The song became Williams' second number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on May 26, 1984, also topping the dance and R&B charts, and peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart, behind "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!. It was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Original Song, and was certified platinum in the US and gold in Canada and the UK by the Recording Industry Association of America, Music Canada and the British Phonographic Industry, respectively.
The song's success included a second number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart, topping both dance and R&B charts, reaching number two in the UK Singles Chart behind "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!, an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song, and platinum certifications in the US and gold certifications in Canada and the UK.