This was the eleventh solo single from Larry's Rebels ex-front man Larry Morris. He had previously released 13 singles, two EPs and one album with Larry's Rebels. As a solo Artist he released a further 12 singles and two albums. He went on to form the Larry Morris Band. Silly Thing was co-written and produced by Billy Kristian aka Billy Karaitiana. Who had played bass for Max Merritt & The Meteors, Ray Columbus & The Invaders, The Keil Isles, Headband and countless other groups and recording sessions.