<P> In 1975, Esther Phillips recorded her version of the song . Her comeback record had a disco feel to it . The Esther Phillips version reached number two on the disco charts . Her version also did well on the US soul and Top 40 charts . Phillips performed the song on Saturday Night Live, during its first season . </P> <Table> <Tr> <Th> Chart (1975) </Th> <Th> Peak position </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> US Hot 100 </Td> <Td> 20 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> US Billboard Hot Soul Singles </Td> <Td> 10 </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs </Td> <Td> </Td> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> U.S. Billboard Easy Listening Chart </Td> <Td> 33 </Td> </Tr> </Table> <Tr> <Th> Chart (1975) </Th> <Th> Peak position </Th> </Tr> <Tr> <Td> US Hot 100 </Td> <Td> 20 </Td> </Tr>

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