The song was a massive commercial success, particularly in Europe and Oceania:
Donovan described the recording as "pop singing by numbers," as he recorded different sections on different days. He initially viewed it as a potential album track rather than a major hit. Jason Donovan - Too Many Broken Hearts -
Notable for its departure from standard SAW "Hit Factory" intros, it begins with an electric guitar lick rather than a drum roll. Chart Performance The song was a massive commercial success, particularly
Reached Number 1 on the UK Singles Chart in March 1989 and held the position for two weeks. Australia: Peaked at Number 7 . Chart Performance Reached Number 1 on the UK
While popular with fans for representing "hope," the video faced some media ridicule for the "rock star" guitar scenes, including a parody on Hey Hey It's Saturday and criticism from Boy George. Legacy and Critical Reception