The original version of the song appeared on the Life Support album in 1979 and was released as a single in Australia, reaching number 13 on the Kent Music Report.

Despite being short of money, Russell went on a retreat to South Australia, where he felt the solitude would help him to write new material.

[3] Cashbox described it as "soft rock, with elegant acoustic guitar work, glistening harmonies, light rhythm and electric piano touches.

One, an official video, has Air Supply singing on a blue background, while their entire band of additional personnel play their music for them.

A country music version of "Lost in Love" was recorded later in 1980 by singers Dickey Lee and Kathy Burdick.

7" single Mercury 6000 601 (1980, Italy) In 1998, "Lost in Love" was covered by New Zealand pop group Deep Obsession.