In 1970, Wainman was playing in a mainly-studio group called Butterscotch, who were enjoying chart success with "Don't You Know (She Said Hello)". He was approached by members of the Sweet, who asked him for songs. Wainman had made the acquaintance of a new songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who were looking for an outlet for their work.
In 1970, Wainman was part of a studio-based band called Butterscotch, which was enjoying chart success with the song "Don't You Know (She Said Hello)". He was approached by members of the Sweet to provide them with songs. Wainman had previously met Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who were looking for someone to help them showcase their songwriting.