The song was co-written by Leonard Caston Jr., Anita Poree and Frank Wilson, the same songwriting team that had composed "Keep On Truckin'", Kendricks' first major hit as a solo artist.
[1] It just missed becoming his second straight #1 on the Billboard Pop Singles Chart, peaking at number two for two straight weeks, behind "Seasons in the Sun" by Terry Jacks.
[2] However, it was Kendricks' second #1 single on the Cash Box Top 100 chart.
Credits adapted from The Billboard Book of Number One Rhythm & Blues Hits.
[3] Van McCoy & the Soul City Symphony recorded a version of the song which was released on Avco 4868 in 1974.