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Charles McCormick, and it was the first song from the band to enter the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, peaking at number 10 on 21 July 1973. The song also reached number 40 on the UK Singles chart, and was featured on the soundtrack of

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'' (1997).

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In 1992, R&B group

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covered the song in a medley alongside the Originals' "

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". Released as "Baby, I'm for Real/Natural High", the song peaked at number 55 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100.

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