Things changed considerably for
the Manhattans in the early '70s. George "Smitty" Smith left the group and later died tragically.
Gerald Alston replaced him and the group signed with Columbia. The title track of this album was their first huge hit with Columbia, and quickly showed them how much clout a smash on a major-label meant. The single reached number three on the R&B charts, almost made the pop Top 40, and ensured that
Alston's smoother, but equally powerful and declarative voice wouldn't have any problem fitting into their new sound. ~ Ron Wynn