The song was co-written by Joseph B. Jefferson, Bruce Hawes and Charles Simmons and was produced by Thom Bell.
Recorded at Philly's Sigma Sound Studios, the house band MFSB provided the backing.
Bobbie Smith and Philippé Wynne rotate lead vocals during the first half of the song, with Wynne taking over completely for the final two and half minutes.
[3] During live performances by the Spinners, the song was often used to showcase Wynne's exceptional ad-lib ability.
[4] Todd Rundgren (A Cappella, 1985) and Phil Perry (A Mighty Love, 2007) are among artists who have covered the song.