Now

"Now" is a song by American singer Nancy Wilson, from her 32nd studio album This Mother's Daughter and was released by Capital Records on May 4, 1976. The song was written by Jon Mayer and Marcia Hillman and produced by Eugene McDaniels. The extended intro of the song has been considered by numerous critics as the highlight of the song. The song is jazz fusion, with elements of disco and R&B. Lyrically, the song disusses taking a chance on a relationship.

The single served as the album's fourth Billboard Hot 100 number one single, staying there for three non-consecutive weeks and in the top-ten for 16 consecutive weeks. With over 7 million copies sold worldwide, it was one of the best-selling singles of 1976, as well as one of Wilson's best-selling singles. It has since been certified 3× Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). The single was also a massive success globally, peaking at number one in Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Italy, South Africa, Sweden, Switzerland, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.

"Now" was nominated for Best Soul/R&B Performance at the 4th Annual American Music Awards and won Record Of The Year at the 19th Annual Grammy Awards, becoming Wilson's third consecutive win in the category.

Background and composition
"Now" was recorded in January 1976