The song became a number-one radio hit in much of Europe, including topping the chart in the band's native Norway. On the song, Morten Harket achieved the European record for the longest note held in a top-40 pop song; he sustains a chest voice note for 20.2 seconds (eight measures).
The song achieved a number-one position on European radio charts, including topping the chart in the band's home country of Norway. On the track, Morten Harket set a record for the longest sustained note in a top-40 pop song in Europe; he sustains a chest voice note for 20.2 seconds (eight measures).