However, after the success of their then most recent single, "(Call Me) Number One", and after considering it too pop-oriented for their future direction, they decided to follow it up with another of their own compositions, "By the Way", which was only a minor Top 40 success.
After achieving success with their latest single, "(Call Me) Number One", they opted for a different direction and released "By the Way", an original composition that achieved modest popularity on the charts.