Neil Mason of Louder Than War wrote that "Cruel", an instrumental version of "I Don't Depend on You" (a 1979 single released by The Human League under the alternative name The Men) that was released as that single's B-side, laid the formula that would ultimately lead to Love and Dancing.
Neil Mason of Louder Than War suggested that "Cruel", an instrumental version of "I Don't Depend on You" (a 1979 single by The Human League under the alias The Men), which was the B-side to the original song, established the foundation for Love and Dancing.