Written by Allan Felder and Norman Harris
This is a punchy slice of Philly soul, with funky disco beats and strings supporting soaring girl-group vocals. After beginning with a "calling all cars" clip straight from cheesy cop shows, the singers launch into a description of a slick lothario who breaks hearts, loving and leaving the ladies, often with serious consequences: "The day I gave into his charms, who would think that he would succeed? / Then go on his way, leaving me here with another mouth to feed." The warning to other potential victims comes wrapped in a lush soul sheen, all polish and funky rhythm. I love the line "He might look like the average guy / But he's wanted by the F.B.I."
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