Alan and Veg wrote this song back when they wrote "Bang! Bang!" and "Take Me Home Tonight". Veg even recorded it as one of his solo cassette tape projects. Veg recommended it during the first get together of the newly reconstituted Rickets. It was good but Ed wanted something different for the bridge, so, he decided to rewrite it with input from Veg. The following session was used to work out the version you hear today.
The first recording was done with Bobby on drums, Ed on piano, Veg on guitar, and Alan providing a guide vocal. Alan went back to lay down the main vocal and a bass track was added by either Veg or Ed. Ed also recorded the vocals for the refrain. Veg added a second power chord guitar part and some lead licks at the end of the song. The Rickets got together to layer harmonies on the choruses and at the end. Veg added the coaching vocal part on the refrain.
At a later session Ed added in the organ part and created the reverse dream sequence at the start. Les and Ed mixed the final version at 5AM and added the alarm clock at the beginning.