Her version was originally released with her hit song "Lucky Number" as a B-side. Lovich recorded the song after contacting the radio presenter Charlie Gillett, who helped her get signed by Dave Robinson of Stiff Records.
The initial release of Lovich's version of "Lucky Number" was as a B-side to another song. Her recording came about after she contacted Charlie Gillett, who facilitated her signing with Stiff Records' Dave Robinson.