Written and produced by Clarence Reid and Willie Clarke, it was released in November 1971 in the U.S. as a 7" single with "I'll Love You Forever" on the B-side.

The song's distinctive guitar lick was played by Willie "Little Beaver" Hale.

It has sold over two million copies with the RIAA gold disc awarded on December 30, 1972.

2 on the U.S. Black Singles chart and remained in that spot for eight weeks, all behind "Let's Stay Together" by Al Green.

4 on the Cash Box Top 100 singles chart during the weeks ending January 29, 1972 and February 5, 1972.