Dave Thompson of AllMusic said "One Man in My Heart" "could have been a total throwaway, a gloopy little love song without a single redeeming quality, beloved by grannies and tweenies, gag-inducing for those outside those age parameters.
Dave Thompson of AllMusic said "One Man in My Heart" "could have been a total dud, a cheesy little love song without any notable charm, adored by seniors and pre-teens, off-putting to those outside those age groups.