The first artist to record on a Motown label back in '59, Johnson had UK Chart success on other labels in the UK during the early 60's. After the unexpected UK chart success of his 'Ill Pick A Rose For My Rose' in '69, Motown dug around for items in Johnson's Motown back-catalogue to follow it up with. This one was a successful find when released it went to No 25 UK in the same year.