This single, a cover of an old music hall song, became the band's first No. 1 hit, holding the top spot for three weeks. It was their debut release and established their early success.
- The song was originally recorded by The Applejacks, but their version was never released. Gerry and the Pacemakers' rendition was produced by George Martin. The single was a massive commercial success, topping the UK Singles Chart for three consecutive weeks in early 1963.
- The B-side, "Away from You," was an original composition by the band's lead singer, Gerry Marsden. The single's success helped propel Gerry and the Pacemakers to international fame, establishing them as major stars of the British Invasion.
- Following the success of "How Do You Do It?", Gerry and the Pacemakers released a string of hit singles, including "I Like It" and "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying." The band's early career was marked by an unprecedented run of chart success, with their first three singles all reaching number one in the UK.
Gerry and the Pacemakers were a Liverpool band associated with the Merseybeat scene. They were the second act ever signed to manager Brian Epstein's newly formed management company.
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