Words & Music by: Side A – Jack Nitzsche, Sonny Bono; Side B – Robert Richards, Mark Anthony (Tony Hatch)
Musicians: Tony Jackson (lead vocals and bass), Michael Pender (vocals and lead guitar), John McNally (vocals and rhythm guitar), Chris Curtis (vocals and drums)
Recording sessions: UK, 1963
Highest chart positions: US #13, UK #1
This was The Searchers' second #1 hit in the UK and their first Top 40 entry in the States. Also, this was the first big hit for songwriter Sonny Bono, who later found more fame in Sonny & Cher.
The title song was originally recorded by Jackie DeShannon in early 1963.
The flip was covered by a Finnish rock bassist, Cisse Häkkinen, on his debut solo album "Teendreams" in 1976.
List price: Very Good+ is $5, Near Mint is $10. Another variant (with same label & number) has "Ain't That Just Like Me" on the flip side. That one is $12 for a Near Mint.
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