The iconic track has been covered and sampled by dozens of artists, most notably by Luther Vandross in 1995.
Barack Obama utilized the song's uplifting message of forward momentum during his historic 2008 presidential campaign.
Reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and #13 on the Billboard Hot 100. 📖 The True Meaning vs. Public Interpretation
Beyond the charts, the song has enjoyed a massive life in sports, politics, and pop culture: