Hasselhoff's version became a huge success across Europe. It debuted at number 12 on the German charts (during the week of 20 March 1989), reaching the top spot on its third week, spending eight consecutive weeks at number one, and remained on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.
Hasselhoff's version achieved immense popularity throughout Europe. It debuted at number 12 on the German charts (during the week of 20 March 1989), topping the chart in its third week, holding the top spot for eight consecutive weeks, and remaining on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.