It reached number 1 on the Record Retailer chart (subsequently the UK Singles Chart) in January 1966 and beat off a rival recording by David and Jonathan, whose version was produced by George Martin and featured arrangements by Tony Hatch.
The song reached number one on the Record Retailer chart (which later became the UK Singles Chart) in January 1966, surpassing a competing track by David and Jonathan, which had been produced by George Martin and arranged by Tony Hatch.