version omitted the introduction, plus the first two lines of the repeated refrain. Chart performance Smokie version In 1980, Smokie released a version of the song, which spent seven weeks on the UK Singles Chart, reaching No. 34, while reaching No. 10 on Austria's Ö3 Hit wähl mit chart, No. 15 on the Irish Singles Chart, and No. 18 in West Germany. It was later released on their 1981 album Solid Ground. Other versions Dion recorded a version of the song, which was released on his November 1961 album Runaround Sue. Although Dion's version was released after Bobby Vee's version, Dion's was the first version to be recorded. The song was covered by The Beatles during their audition at Decca Records on January 1, 1962, with George Harrison on lead vocals. Gary Lewis & The Playboys recorded a cover version, which was released on their 1966 album, She's Just My Style. Donny Osmond released a version of the song on his 1972 album Too Young. As Dick Brave and the Backbeats, German pop star Sasha released a version in 2003, which reached No. 21 in Germany and No. 52 on the Ö3 Austria Top 40. Answer songs An answer song, titled "I'll Take Good Care of Your Baby", was recorded by Ralph Emery. It was released as a single on Liberty F-55383, in 1961. Another answer song, titled "You Should Know I'm Still Your Baby", was recorded by Sammi Lynn. It was released as a single on Sue Records 45-752, in 1961. Notes References 1961 singles 1968 singles 1973 singles 1980 singles 1961 songs Bobby Vee songs Dion DiMucci songs Bobby Vinton songs The Beatles songs Smokie (band) songs Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles Cashbox number-one singles Number-one singles in Canada Number-one singles in New Zealand Songs with lyrics by Gerry Goffin Songs written by Carole King Song recordings produced by Snuff Garrett Song recordings produced by Billy Sherrill Liberty Records singles Epic Records singles United Artists Records singles RAK Records singles