Released as a single on October 25, 1985, the song was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal and the accompanying video won an MTV Video Music Award for Best Stage Performance.

[3] It was the sixth and final single from Adams' album Reckless (1984) and was included on Tina Turner's live album Tina Live in Europe (1988), as well as being added to both artists' greatest hits compilations: Adams' Anthology (2005) and Turner's All the Best (2004).

"[5] The video is a live clip from Tina Turner's 1985 Private Dancer Tour.

It begins with Turner in her trademark black leather minidress and jean jacket, introducing Bryan Adams.

and Keith Urban performed the song at the 2021 Rock and Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony in honor of Tina Turner.