It was released in April 1969, as the group's first single, and was produced by Jerry Meyers and Alan Klein.

Billboard called the record a "driving rhythm ballad by a potent group, given an exceptional vocal workout,"[1] while Record World wrote of it, "Teens will be feeling fine when they hear this pick-me-up rock.

[2] Cashbox described it as "pretty kind-of-an-oldie, with an easygoing beat and fine vocal showing that gives the newcomer act a solid piece of hit material.

It also charted in several other countries, including Canada, Australia, Brazil, the Netherlands, and the Philippines.

However, they did reach the Bubbling Under chart with a few future releases, following the success of "My Pledge of Love."