"Love Train" entered the Hot 100's top 40 on January 27, 1973,[5] the same day that the Paris Peace Accords were signed.

The song's lyrics of unity mention a number of countries, including England, Russia, China, Egypt and Israel, as well as the continent of Africa.

Record World said of the single release that the "tune chugs right along with a Gamble and a Huff" and could become the biggest hit from the Back Stabbers album.

In 2006 Mötley Crüe drummer Tommy Lee performed "Love Train" for the ending credits of Final Destination 3.

[citation needed] "Love Train" was sampled in the 1973 break-in record, "Super Fly Meets Shaft" (US #31).

[18][better source needed] Australian children's music group The Wiggles covered the song for their 25th studio album, Racing to the Rainbow.