The song was written by , a frequent collaborator who also penned their hits "Midnight Train to Georgia" and "Neither One of Us".
It was first recorded in 1973 by actor/singer Danny Thomas as a personal Christmas gift for his wife. Gladys Knight The Best Thing That Ever Happened To Me
The single reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and topped the Hot Soul Singles (R&B) chart for two consecutive weeks in April 1974. The song was written by , a frequent
The song also became a significant hit in the United Kingdom, peaking at #7 on the UK Singles Chart . Origins and Songwriting The song was written by