It also reached number one on the European and Australian charts; Quatro achieved her most consistent success throughout her career in these markets.

It was re-released as a single in the UK, with "Devil Gate Drive" as the B-side, in 1984, but failed to chart.

[7][8][9] This, Quatro's second solo single, was released after she moved from the United States to Britain.

[11] For "Can the Can," Quatro had organized her own band, which had toured the United Kingdom as the warm-up act for Slade and Thin Lizzy, and they had new songwriters/producers Mike Chapman and Nicky Chinn.

"[13] The song "Ain't Ya Something Honey," with which "Can the Can" was backed, was written and composed by Quatro and produced by Mickie Most.