 It was first released in the UK in May 1959 on the "Serious Charge" (EP) soundtrack before being released as a single in July 1959.It was number 1 on the UK Singles Chart for six weeks from July, becoming the biggest selling single of 1959 in the UK with sales of 770,000.Richard was awarded a Silver Disc on 1 November 1959, on the television show "Sunday Night at the Palladium".