It peaked at number 2 on the UK Singles Chart and was a top-ten hit in numerous other countries.

The single's B-side "Give It Time" was also used in the film and the Middle of the Road members also featured in it.

[5][6] Middle of the Road also recorded and released a version in Spanish and the song was also later re-recorded and released as a single in Czechoslovakia in February 1972 for the annual song contest Bratislavská lýra.

French pop singer Sheila released a French-language version of the song titled "Les Rois mages", referring to the Wise Men.

[34] Sheila also recorded a Spanish-language version, titled "Los Reyes magos", which was also released as a single, becoming a hit in several Spanish-speaking countries.