Don't You Want Me was released in the UK on 27 November 1981. The B side was "Seconds" another track lifted straight from the "Dare" album. Like previous singles, a 12" version was also issued featuring the original version of "Don't You Want Me" and "Seconds" on the A side and an "extended dance mix" lasting seven and a half minutes on the B side. This mix is also features on the "Love and Dancing" album released under the name of The League Unlimited Orchestra in 1982. To the amazement of the band (and especially Oakey), it entered the UK Singles Chart at No.9
You Make Me Want to Be a Man as an electronic and dance-pop song, it contains numerous elements including J-pop and techno. Upon its release, "You Make Me Want to Be a Man" garnered positive reviews from music critics. Many critics commended the song's composition, lyrical content, and Hikaru's vocal and production delivery. Minor criticism was directed towards the song's production. Despite being released promotionally in North America and Japan, it failed to place on any of their record charts. Released in the United Kingdom, it failed to reach inside the top 100, peaking at number 277. "You Make Me Want to Be a Man" is her only