The song was not an original Ellis composition; it was a soulful cover of the 1967 hit by .
Alton Ellis 's rendition of is a quintessential piece of reggae and rocksteady history. Originally recorded in 1970 , this cover remains one of the most celebrated works by the artist often referred to as the "Godfather of Rocksteady". Origin and Songwriting The song was not an original Ellis composition;
: Before Ellis's version, the song became a massive jazz-rock hit for the band Blood, Sweat & Tears in 1969, reaching #2 on the Billboard Hot 100. Sweat & Tears in 1969
: The track was co-written by Brenda Holloway, her sister Patrice, producer Frank Wilson, and Motown founder Berry Gordy. her sister Patrice