The video was shot in London and features Hartman (as a fortune teller) and Chevy Chase (as his film character Fletch).

[4] Speaking of the video to The Billings Gazette in 1985, Hartman commented, "I play a wizard foretelling the future.

"[5] On its release, Cash Box described "Get Outta Town" as "a techno dancer with plenty of rhythm" and "slick and rough with a spanking hook".

[6] Jerry Smith of Music Week wrote, "The fact that this is the main featured song from the hit movie Fletch should mean that this should do just as well despite being a repetitive, rather lacklustre funk number.

"[7] Tom Hibbert of Smash Hits commented, "Dan Hartman doesn't make very good records, does he?