In 2009, Rolling Stone described the track as "a prime early example of what would become the Dan's trademark vibe, marrying a sardonic kiss-off to an ex to a bouncy shuffle groove, and adding on some white-hot guitar dazzlement courtesy of Elliott Randall to bring the whole thing home."

[4] It has been rated by Led Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page as his favorite solo of all time,[5][6] and he scored it 12/10.

[8][9] The four-channel quadraphonic mix of the recording has extra lead guitar fills not heard in the more common two-channel stereo version.

"[12] Record World said that "Another winner from their Can't Buy A Thrill LP should reel in whopping sales.

"[13] Disc Magazine stated the song "is the most instantly likeable of the package and would made a strong single".