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 rendition became incredibly popular across Europe. It debuted at number 12 on the German charts (during the week of March 20, 1989), reaching the top spot in its third week and staying there for eight consecutive weeks before being dethroned. The song remained on the chart for a total of 25 weeks.