[7] Stanton Swihart from AllMusic described it as "gospel-thrusted", stating that songs like "Sweet Thing" "are and will remain timeless slices of soul even after their trendiness has worn off".

[8] Larry Flick from Billboard said that the singer's version is "a faithful rendition of the Chaka Khan & Rufus classic.

A shoulder-swaying rhythm base firmly supports an appealing, diva-style vocal and familiar funk guitar chords."

"[9] The Daily Vault's Mark Millan noted that "Sweet Thing" "is probably the most "pop" of all the songs on offer here.

In 1997, contemporary jazz saxophonist Boney James did another remake of the song; it was included on the album titled Sweet Thing.

Knight's version was recorded for a BBC Radio 2 session and was included as the B-side to her 2004 single "Not Too Late for Love".