Question: who sang love the one you're with first

title: Love the One You're With
text: `` Love the One You 're With '' is a song by folk rocker Stephen Stills . It was released as the lead single from his debut self - titled studio album in November 1970 . The song , inspired by a remark Stills heard from musician Billy Preston , became his biggest hit single , peaking at No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1971 . David Crosby and Graham Nash , Stills ' fellow members of Crosby , Stills & Nash , provide background vocals on the song . The song was also covered by a number of artists , including The Isley Brothers , Bucks Fizz , and Luther Vandross . 

Answer: answer: `` Love the One You 're With '' is a song by folk rocker Stephen Stills . David Crosby and Graham Nash , Stills ' fellow members of Crosby , Stills & Nash , provide background vocals on the song . The song was also covered by a number of artists , including The Isley Brothers , Bucks Fizz , and Luther Vandross .