The Stylistics' record sold over one million copies globally, earning the band their first gold disc;[4] the award was presented by the RIAA on January 3, 1972.

[4] Group member Airrion Love sang only the opening harmony with Russell.

The actual background vocals were done by Russell, producer Thom Bell, Carl Helm, Bunny Sigler, Kenny Gamble, and Phil Hurtt.

The rest of the Stylistics never sang on the first three albums that Thom Bell produced, as Russell explained in several interviews.

Another version of the song was recorded by one-time Motown singing duo, Diana Ross & Marvin Gaye.