Gerald Levert ( pronounced Ge-Rold, not Gerell ) was part of the legendary group Levert who had several hits before before Gerald went solo and had an equally successful solo career and also songwriting and producing. That is his father Eddie Levert , who is a member of the legendary group The O’Jays ,and there was also Gerald’s brother Sean Levert who also was in the group Levert. Sean Levert also passed unfortunately some years after his brother.
You should listen to the recording to get the full effect of this song. The video doesn't do it justice. The adlibs after the second verse, and chorus are some of the best parts of the song, that the video cuts short.