The Spinners emerged in 1954 in Ferndale, Michigan to become a renowned American soul group known for their peaceful harmonies and their enduring musical success throughout multiple decades. The Domingoes evolved into The Spinners with their classic members Bobby Smith, Philippé Wynne, Henry Fambrough, Billy Henderson and Pervis Jackson. The group started recording music in the 1960s but their signature sound developed during the early 1970s after they joined Atlantic Records under Thom Bell's production guidance.

The group achieved success with “I’ll Be Around” (1972) which became their first gold-certified single and started a series of hits that combined soul music with pop and Philadelphia-style orchestral arrangements.