Although recorded in August 1970 the song was not released until January 1971 due to the 1970 radio ban, which was a dispute between radio stations and major record labels over payments for songs being broadcast. Chris Löfvén went on to direct the video for Daddy Cool's debut single "Eagle Rock" which also peaked at #1 later in 1971. The Launching Place Festival was a minor festival held on 31 December 1970 at Launching Place 60 km east of Melbourne, other acts included Wendy Saddington, Billy Thorpe & the Aztecs, Healing Force and King Harvest. Spectrum recorded "Launching Place Part One" and "Launching Place Part Two" to promote the festival.