During the recording session, a fire broke out in the hotel room above the studio. Producer Bob Crewe reportedly blocked the door to ensure they finished the "perfect take," forcing the band to keep singing while smoke and water seeped into the room.
The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and has since been covered by artists ranging from the Mary Jane Girls to Divine. 2. Books and Memoirs Walk Like a Man
Several authors have used the title for explorations of personal growth and masculinity: During the recording session, a fire broke out