It reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number one on the UK Singles Chart. The song was certified Gold by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) in 1974, and certified silver by the British Phonographic Industry (BPI), also in 1974.
In 1974, the song achieved a position of number two on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart and topped the UK Singles Chart. Certified as gold by RIAA and silver by BPI that same year, it demonstrated significant commercial success.