After splitting with his brothers, The Jacksons, in 1975, Jermaine recorded and released three solo albums between 1976 and 1978 that fared poorly.

Needing a success, he enlisted the aid of family friend and labelmate Stevie Wonder, who wrote and produced three songs, including the title track and first single, "Let's Get Serious".

It was one of the featured titles in a major Motown 20th Anniversary television, radio and print campaign.

AllMusic critic John Lowe stated, "The best of his Motown albums features Stevie Wonder's brilliant songs and production.

But when Jermaine's brothers left for Epic Records, this original version was shelved.