Young covered the song for his 1985 album The Secret of Association . His version transformed the original into a "lush mid-80s pop ballad" with a smoother, soul-pop production .

Producer Laurie Latham added an electric sitar and Spanish acoustic guitar , both played by John Turnbull, which contributed to the song's "fluttery" and unique melodic texture .

It reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in July 1985 and No. 4 in the UK . It also won Best British Video at the 1986 Brit Awards . Musical Analysis & Technical Details