It features background vocals from the Dixie Hummingbirds, a Southern black gospel group.

"[5] Paul Simon's version of "Loves Me Like a Rock" peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart the week of October 6, 1973, kept from the summit by Cher's "Half-Breed".

[2] It reached the Top 40 in the United Kingdom, peaking at number 39 on the UK Singles Chart.

Paul Simon made a promotional appearance on The Muppet Show in 1980 in support of his movie and album One-Trick Pony.

[23] The B-Side song "Learn How To Fall" was featured in the last scene of the 2003 film Something's Gotta Give.