Betty Everett’s version for Vee-Jay Records of Chicago became the first hit version, in November 1963. The single peaked at number 51 on the Billboard Hot 100, and at number 5 on “Cashbox’s R&B Locations” chart.. Vee-Jay’s head A&R man Calvin Carter found the song while visiting New York City in search of material for his label’s roster and he originally intended to cut “You’re No Good” with …

