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: Although Sledge contributed significantly to the song's creation, the official songwriting credits were given to Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright , members of his band (The Esquires), who helped him refine the arrangement. Legacy & Covers

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: Sledge passed away on April 14, 2015, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, after a battle with liver cancer. : Although Sledge contributed significantly to the song's

: The song was a massive hit, reaching #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the R&B singles charts . : It holds the distinction of being the

: It holds the distinction of being the first song from Atlantic Records to top both of these major charts.

The song has been reimagined in numerous genres, including country, rock, and jazz.