The album spawned one hit single, "Divided Hearts", featuring Phillip Ingram on backing vocals, which peaked at No.

In a review of the lead single, Cashbox described "Divided Hearts" as a "rollicking, bouncing pop tune that disguises the pain of the lyric.

"[2] Billboard described Light House as Carnes' "most accessible" album since 1981, but opined that there was "no follow-up" to rival "Bette Davis Eyes".

"[4] In a retrospective review of Carnes' career for PopMatters, Christian John Wikane described "Black and White" as "a stunning showcase for Jerry Peterson, whose saxophone solo sparkled like a shooting star sailing through the night sky.

In June 1986, Carnes performed "I'd Lie to You for Your Love" and "Black and White" live on The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.