The song has a feel reminiscent of Phil Spector-produced pop music from the early 1960s, with prominent piano, female backing vocals, and a time signature of 12/8.

"[2] In Australia, after the song was played by mistake (instead of "X Offender") on the nationally broadcast music program Countdown, it was well received by the viewing audience.

[3] Chrysalis Records re-released the song as a single in Australia, again with "Man Overboard" as the B-side.

When it reached number two on the Kent Music Report in November 1977,[4] Australia became the first territory in which Blondie achieved a hit single.

The song was covered by fictional band Low Shoulder in the 2009 film Jennifer's Body.