George Benson's original version was not a massive hit in the United States upon its release. Instead, it saw its primary success in Europe and Asia:

: True to Benson's signature sound of that era, the song is an R&B-inflected soul ballad featuring his smooth, refined vocals and melodic guitar work. Initial Reception

: It was released as a single exclusively in Europe in 1985, where it reached #29 in Belgium and #43 in the Netherlands.

: Medeiros’s version eventually topped the charts in the UK, Canada, France, Ireland, and Spain, making it one of the most recognizable love songs of the 1980s.