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Barry Ryan performed this song, which was written by his twin brother Paul Ryan. Released in 1968 on the MGM label, the track exceeded five minutes in length and incorporated robust orchestral arrangements along with emotionally intense vocal delivery and a quieter middle section. The song achieved significant commercial success, selling approximately three million copies globally. It reached second place on the UK Singles Chart according to Record Retailer, though it topped charts published by NME and Melody Maker. The song also became number one in seventeen countries across Europe and the Southern Hemisphere.
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