In 1989 the song was nominated for Song of the Year and Best Male Pop Vocal Performance at the 31st Annual Grammy Awards.

Former Police bandmate Andy Summers played guitar on the track.

[2] The track has since appeared on The Best of Sting: Fields of Gold 1984–1994 compilation album among others.

It was only released as a single in Japan, South Africa, Australia, Canada & United States.

[5] The music video for the song was directed by Candace Reckinger and her husband Michael Patterson.