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This song was written collaboratively by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist. It originated from their third studio album released in 1971. The track achieved significant commercial success in the United States, becoming the band's only major hit in that market, while also reaching the top twenty on the UK charts on multiple occasions. The song has subsequently been included on various compilation releases and solo recordings by both of its writers.
Lyrics ↗What the lyrics are about
A man addresses a woman named Rita and proposes a temporary romantic encounter, stipulating that she must leave before morning.
