It was one of his most important singles during his Atlantic period , where he dominated the R&B singles chart , and influenced him to recruit a singing group he later called the Raelettes .
It was his third number - one single on the Billboard R&B singles chart .
single was one of his most important singles during his Atlantic period , where he dominated the R&B singles chart , and influenced him to recruit a singing group he later called the Raelettes .
It was his third number - one single on the Billboard R&B singles chart .