The song was written by Craig Fuller and was originally recorded by the band on their 1972 album Bustin' Out, but was not released as a single until 1975, following a suggestion by critic and Patti Smith Group guitarist Lenny Kaye at an RCA release party after gaining popularity on college and commercial radio stations as an album cut.

Its airplay led RCA Records to re-sign Pure Prairie League after having previously dropped them.

"[3] Mike DeGagne of Allmusic called it "a charming little country-pop tune" and "their most memorable," praising its melody and Craig Fuller's lead vocals.

Wesley Willis covered the song to critical acclaim on his 1999 album Greatest Hits Vol.

Garth Brooks covered the song on the "Melting Pot" disc of his four CD boxed set Blame It All on My Roots: Five Decades of Influences released in 2013.