In a widely quoted statement by Barry Fantoni, 1960s celebrity and friend of the Kinks, the Beatles and the Who, he recalled that it was also an influence on The Beatles: "I remember it vividly and still think it's a remarkable pop song.
I en ofte citeret udtalelse fra Barry Fantoni, kendis fra 1960'erne og ven med The Kinks, The Beatles og The Who, genkalder han, hvordan sangen også fik betydning for The Beatles: "Jeg husker den ganske tydeligt og synes stadig, den er en helt speciel popsang.