It was originally recorded by British rock group Dire Straits on their self-titled debut album but not released as a single.
Ken Tucker in Rolling Stone described the song as a "heavenly number" combining humor with bitterness, despite having a typical messed-up romance theme.
[1] Carly Darling in Billboard Magazine praised the song's rockabilly guitar but criticizes the lyrics.
[2] The song appeared on Eric Clapton's 1980 double live album Just One Night, with Albert Lee singing lead vocals.
[3] Albert Lee also covered the song on his album Hiding, with backing harmonies sung by Don Everly.