Recording and reception
It was recorded around July 1968 in IBC Studios, London. The backing track was created by Barry Gibb, Maurice Gibb and Colin Petersen, with an orchestral arrangement by Bill Shepherd. Colin plays the same percussion effect as on "I've Gotta Get a Message to You". The song exists only in a mono mix.
The song was the biggest hit they had in their short-lived career. [1] It entered the UK chart at number 24 [2] and eventually peaked at number five on 2 November 1968. [3] In the Netherlands, it reached number three. [4]
Their performance in a French TV of the song was televised on 192TV. [5]
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