The track was certified Platinum by the RIAA and nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song. He also wrote the song "Did You Hear Thunder" with Pitchford for the George Benson album While the City Sleeps... (1986).
The song received Platinum certification from the RIAA and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Song.  He also co-wrote "Did You Hear Thunder" with Pitchford for George Benson's album, While the City Sleeps... in 1986.