Various other versions topped the charts in France (Marcel Amont), Belgium, the Netherlands (The Jumping Jewels) and West Germany (Billy Vaughn).
One story suggests that it was written by Stephens and Torres of the String-A-Longs, who were called the Leen Teens in their early days.
[4] In 1964, the parties agreed to share the credit, subsequently the Broadcast Music copyright agency recorded all three as the composers.
[4][8] Another version of the origin of "Wheels" credited Norman Petty as the writer of the hit instrumental rather than Stephens and Torres.
[20] It is remembered also as the music to the Naked Ballon Dance, later used when bodybuilder Tony Holland flexed his muscles and won Opportunity Knocks.
[21] The song became popular in France where it was recorded by Marcel Amont with French lyrics under the title "Dans le cœur de ma blonde".
The Dutch group The Jumping Jewels had a number-one hit single in the Netherlands with their version in 1961.