Atlantic 2253 (original) USA, Sep. 1964
Words & Music by: Side A – Artie Resnick, Kenny Young; Side B – Bert Russell
Musicians: Johnny Moore (lead vocals), Charlie Thomas (vocals), Gene Pearson (vocals), Johnny Terry (vocals) and an orchestra conducted by Teacho Wilshire
Recording sessions: Produced by Bert Berns in New York, NY; Side A - Aug. 4, 1964; Side B - May 21, 1964
Highest chart positions: Side A - US #33, US R&B #21; Side B - US #115
This single was preceded by one of The Drifters' biggest international hits, "Under the Boardwalk". This release failed to be as successful, but it did ok in the States. The next single "Saturday Night at the Movies" was again an international success (US #18, US R&B #8, UK #3).
The flip was recorded in the same session as "Under the Boardwalk". One Drifter, Rudy Lewis had died the day before the session.
The title song was in the same recording session with "Saturday Night at the Movies".
List price: Very Good+ is $6, Near Mint is $12
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