The song became a hit in 1968 through a recording by , made that January at American Sound Studios in , with and producing.
This version peaked at No.
It's hard to look right At you baby But here's my number So call me, maybe? I threw a wish in the well Don't ask me, I'll never tell I looked to you as it fell And now you're in my way I'd trade my soul for a wish Pennies and dimes for a kiss I wasn't looking for this But now you're in my way Your stare was holdin' Ripped jeans, skin was showin' Hot night, wind was blowin' Where you think you're going, baby? Jackson, Mississippi: University Press of Mississippi.
The recording also earned Newton a Grammy nomination, in the same category as Rush's 1968 hit.
And all the other boys Try to chase me But here's my number So call me, maybe? In 1978, a release by reached No.
In 1970 a rendition by reached No.