Written by Laurence Weiss and Scott English. Arranged by Al Capps and produced by Snuff Garrett
A much recorded late 60s’ song, with other versions out there by the Toys, the Montanas, Nola York and Lynne Randell. However, no version charted in the UK nor US.
After big hits with Bobby Vee and Gary Lewis & The Playboys, producer Snuff Garrett was head of his own label, Viva, in the late 60s. It covered a wide variety of genres from easy listening to garage bands.
At this time, the writers, Larry Weiss and Scott English were scoring big with the American Breed’s hit version of “Bend Me Shape Me”. Their other compositions included: “Help Me Girl” for Eric Burden & The Animals, “Popcorn Double Feature” for the Searchers and “Hi Ho Silver Lining” for Jeff Beck.
The other side of the Eternal Flame’s “Ciao Baby” was “Happiness In My Heart”, a song also released by label mates, The In Crowd (UK: California In Crowd).
