The song “Love Potion Number 9” was originally written and performed by the Clovers in 1959. However, it became more popular when the Searchers recorded it in 1964. The Searchers’ version reached number three on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on Cash Box during winter 1965. The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, and it’s not related to the popular series “The Searchers.”

The song describes a man’s attempt to use a love potion to regain his place in the dating scene. He visits a gypsy, Madame Rue, to buy the potion. The mysterious elixir’s effects can lead to unintended consequences and a loss of control. The lyrics confirm that the man purchases a love potion from Madame Rue.