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 became Williams' second number one hit on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart on May 26, 1984, also topping both the dance and R&B charts, and reached number two in 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 achieved platinum status in the US and gold certification in Canada and the UK.