[2][5] It was written by John with Bernie Taupin under the pseudonyms "Ann Orson" and "Carte Blanche", respectively, and intended as an affectionate pastiche of the Motown style, notably the various duets recorded by Marvin Gaye and singers such as Tammi Terrell and Kim Weston.

In NME, Phil McNeill stated that "they're both quite good singers, but it's a pity that Orson and Blanche didn't write a more memorable song than this, which jogs along harmlessly".

[12] In Record Mirror, Rosalind Russell wrote that it was "not the stunner I'd expected from two ace singers", but that "the arrangements (strings and things) were good and the two voices go well together".

"[14] Record World called it "a duet of rare simplicity and charm with James Newton-Howard's strings practically dancing out of the grooves.

[citation needed] In June 2013, 37 years after its original release, the single reached one million sales in the UK.

It was produced by Giorgio Moroder and released on 14 February 1994 by Rocket and MCA as the third single from John's first collaboration album, Duets (1993).

[63] Larry Flick from Billboard wrote that John recreates his classic Kiki Dee duet with "the world's favorite drag queen.

Revamped quasi-rave/hi-NRG version of the track is way stronger than the less-than-pleasing mix on John's current collection, rendering it a formidable contender for action on both dancefloors and radio.

"[64] Dave Sholin from the Gavin Report commented, "Thanks to producer Giorgio Moroder, there's a few more beats per minute, as well as a hilarious video, and a super performance of a great tune.

[69] Charles Aaron from Spin wrote, "If I'd known he was gearing up for world domination, I never would've given Ru so much guff for his café au lait complexion, blond ambition, and cosmetic tinkering.

"[70] A music video was produced to promote the single, featuring Elton John and RuPaul, directed by Randy Barbota.

The musical comedy troupe the Capitol Steps recorded a parody of the song, in which then-President George W. Bush is told by his wife Laura, "Don't go faking you're smart".