His first smash, 1974's Rock Your Baby inspired the disco soul sound that became prevalent on radios and dance floors of the seventies. Written by Harry Casey and Richard Finch of KC & the Sunshine Band and released on Henry Stone's T.K. label, the song was named Song of the Year by Rolling Stone Magazine, Record World, British's Cash Box and the Dutch Music Poll and sold in excess of 52 million copies.

His follow up, was the double-sided hit I Can't Leave You Alone/I Get Lifted. Other singles followed but couldn't hit the dizzy heights of his earlier success.

He continues to write and perform to sell out concerts around the world.