His follow-up single, a cover of Adam Faith's UK number-one "What Do You Want?", charted in the lower reaches of the "Billboard" pop chart in early 1960. His fourth release, a revival of the Clovers' doo-wop ballad "Devil or Angel" (U.S. number six), brought him into the big time with U.S. buyers. His next single, "Rubber Ball" (1961, U.S. number six, Australia number one), made him an international star. He has cited as influences, producer Snuff Garrett and his personal manager, Arnold Mills. Vee's recording of "Take Good Care of My Baby" went to number one on "Billboard" magazine's U.S. pop chart in the summer of 1961 and number three in the UK Singles Chart.