The song was produced by Hal Davis and recorded at Motown's Hitsville West studios in Hollywood.

[2] Released to select European countries, it also found success, reaching number five in the UK.

[3] The song was composed as a pop ballad with soul and soft rock elements.

R&B group Black Ivory recorded a version on their 1972 debut album entitled, "Don't Turn Around", which peaked at No.

A cover version of the song by Chaka Khan from her eponymous fourth solo album reached #5 on the R&B Charts in 1983.