Two recordings and various mixes of the song were made in the studio. Songwriter Shane MacGowan and producer Elvis Costello clashed over the final mix of the song, with MacGowan preferring a mix featuring a cornet, and Costello preferring a version with oboe.
During recording sessions, two versions of the song were created, along with various mixes. Songwriter Shane MacGowan and producer Elvis Costello had differing opinions on the final mix, with MacGowan favoring a track incorporating a cornet, while Costello preferred an arrangement featuring an oboe.