[4] When Lattisaw signed with a different label, American singer and musician Anita Ward was asked to sing it instead, and it became her only major hit.

[9] The song is noted for its innovative use of the Synare electronic drum, playing a decaying high-pitched tom tone on the first beat of every bar.

The lyrics concern a woman encouraging her partner to relax with her after a hard day at work.

[10] Songwriter Frederick Knight, however, said that he deliberately avoided any overly suggestive lyrics, wanting to project a clean-cut image for Ward.

"Ring My Bell" was covered by New Zealand-born Australian pop singer Collette.