Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
### Context:
CREATE TABLE table_name_37 (attendance VARCHAR, date VARCHAR)
### Question:
How many people in total attended the game on 1 november 1997?
### Answer:
SELECT COUNT(attendance) FROM table_name_37 WHERE date = "1 november 1997"