The song was written by Michael Lovesmith and Brian Holland (formerly of the popular songwriting team of Holland-Dozier-Holland).

The song was originally issued as a B-side to the Jackson 5's disco version of the Supremes' "Forever Came Today" in June 1975.

Record World described the song as "a moving love ballad incorporating [the Jackson 5's] distinctive blend and a sitar sound.

[5] Produced by Chuckii Booker, their version was released by Atlantic Records and reached number-one on the R&B singles chart on June 30, 1990.

46 on their list of The 100 Greatest Boy Band Songs of All Time, calling their rendition "near-definitive; with its lush, layered harmonies, gauzy production, and molasses-slow sway, imbuing every lyric with the rose-colored daydreaminess you'd expect from a song with this title and chorus.