Although not a hit in the UK or in the US, it went to #1 in Germany, France, the Netherlands and Switzerland. In 1998, the song entered the German Top 10 again when covered by rapper Pappa Bear.
Despite failing to reach the top of charts in the UK or US, the song achieved number one status in Germany, France, the Netherlands, and Switzerland.  In 1998, it was re-popularized in Germany when rapper Pappa Bear performed a cover version.