In 1974, Douglas was recruited by Midland International Records via an ad in "Showbiz" magazine: label vice president/record producer Eddie O'Loughlin had heard the UK hit single "Doctor's Orders" by Sunny and was seeking a female vocalist to cut the track for the U.S. market. Douglas's audition led to a five-year contract and her version of "Doctor's Orders" became a hit, reaching #2 on "the Billboard" disco chart, #9 R&B, and #11 on the Hot 100; the single also reached #4 in France.