[3] Produced by Chris Thomas, it was the first of three singles released from the album, with the follow-ups being "Sacrifice" and "Club at the End of the Street".

The song failed to make the UK top 40 during its initial release, as did the follow-up, "Sacrifice".

The double A-side record topped the UK Singles Chart for five weeks starting 23 June 1990, becoming the first solo No.

Cash Box reviewed the single saying that "Elton has gone back to basics, and delivers a great song this time, relying only on a piano and his golden throat to get him through.

"[4] The music video filmed in black and white features John singing with backgrounds singers Jackson, Jenkins and Jeter standing on platforms with black flags waving in back of them and even John in a flag as well.