Released in 1982, it was the third single from the group's debut album, Shuttered Room.

[2][3] Cash Box called it "a sailor's and dancer’s delight," praising the "haunting and dreamy synthesizer effects," steady beat" and "powerful vocals.

"[8] Mark Spinn of the Orange County Register called it "the best of the band's moodier material.

"[9] Bill Locey of the Los Angeles Times complimented the song's "memorable chorus".

[10] According to drummer Adam Woods, MCA Records requested that the band re-record the song for their 1987 React album.