i think there are hints of what might have worked with BW. agree that, as it is, it wasn't the best choice for a single. you're correct in that there really isn't as strong of a hook and the melody is too all over the place. combine that with the fact that the group was stone cold with radio and you have the recipe for a flop

i do think the funkier sound and approach was refreshing and something that would have been an interesting reimagining of the group's sound and style.

But Jimmy Webb destroyed their recording reputation, which was already shaky.