This song was a surprise number one hit, topping charts in late 1963. It was a rare example of a folk song achieving such mainstream success at the time.
- The song was originally written by Gus Cannon in 1930. The Rooftop Singers' version was produced by Bob Halley. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1963.
- The group consisted of Jean "Sky" Williams, Milton "Badge" Kellem, and Margie Hendry. Their cover version was released on Redwood Records. This was the only Top 40 hit for the group.
- The song's success marked a moment when folk music began to cross over into the pop charts. It was a key track on their album of the same name. The album also charted, but did not reach the same heights as the single.
The Rooftop Singers were a folk music trio formed in the early 1960s. They are best known for their unexpected chart success with a cover song.
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