News reporter Josh Grossberg described it as one of King's biggest hits.

[4] However, there is one line which Perone does regard as personal, when King sings about having kids and building a life in the country.

[4] Perone feels that this line refers to King's daughters and her move to Idaho.

[4] But Tim Crouse of Rolling Stone describes the song as a disappointing throwaway.

"Sweet Seasons" has been covered by several musicians, including The Isley Brothers (1972), Frances Yip (1973) and Micky Dolenz (2010).