The Tremeloes first got together in 1958, when the original members were all in their teens. They were closer in years and background to early British beat bands like The Shadows than to the British Invasion bands with which they subsequently became associated. They auditioned for Decca Records on New Year's Day, 1962. At the time, Decca was looking for a new rock & roll act, and The Tremeloes were up against a relatively obscure Liverpool quartet called The Beatles. Decca executives Dick Rowe and Mike Smith were in charge of the auditions, with Rowe reportedly leaving the choice up to Smith. The latter chose The Tremeloes, reportedly based on the fact that they were based in London and, thus, would be more accessible than The Beatles. The signing had a range of consequences for the band and its future. At the time, it was routine for groups to have a featured member, Cliff Richard & The Shadows being the prime example; thus, the label insisted that the band be signed as Brian Poole & The Tremeloes. "Good Lovin'" was released as a single in 1965 but failed to impact on the charts.
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