It was released in August 1984 as the lead single from the band's second studio album, Big Music.

The song peaked at number 14 on the Australian Kent Music Report, becoming the band's first top 20 single.

[1] The song appeared in the film Ruthless People and was included on the soundtrack.

At the 1984 Countdown Music Awards, the song was nominated for Best Australian Single.

[2][3] Cash Box magazine said, "A power packed dance track from Australia's Machinations just right for progressive CHR and modern-leaning AOR.