"Going in Circles" is a song written by Jerry Peters and Anita Poree, and originally performed by The Friends of Distinction on their 1969 album Grazin', reaching number 15 on the U.S.

[3] The song has since been covered numerous times by other artists, including Isaac Hayes and Luther Vandross.

In addition, the song's co-composer, Jerry Peters released his own version of the tune on his 1972 solo album Blueprint for Discovery.

In 1970 Detroit blue eyed soul band Flaming Ember led by singer Jerry Plunk recorded a cover for the album Westbound #9.

American R&B/soul singer Luther Vandross released a cover version on his 1994 standards album Songs.