The song was written, sung, and recorded by Peter Shelley, using the glam rock name Alvin Stardust. Although he had already appeared as the original Alvin Stardust on the Lift Off television programme, Shelley was surprised when the record went straight into the chart the following week.
The song was created, performed, and broadcast by Peter Shelley, utilizing the glam rock persona Alvin Stardust. He had previously appeared as the original Alvin Stardust on the Lift Off television program, yet he was surprised when the record rapidly rose to the top of the charts the following week.