Originally released in early 1972, it flopped on its first release. It was picked up in Belgium and used on a current affairs programme, and became a hit there, reaching number one in the Belgian singles chart. Decca, encouraged by this success, re-released it and with the backing of then BBC Radio 1 DJ Noel Edmonds, it finally became a hit in the UK, spending four weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in October 1972.
Initially released in early 1972, the song failed on its initial release. It was later picked up for use on a Belgian current affairs program and became popular there, reaching number one on the Belgian singles chart. Decca, encouraged by this success, re-released it with support from BBC Radio 1 DJ Noel Edmonds, finally achieving success in the UK, spending four weeks at the top of the UK Singles Chart in October 1972.