[5] Record World called it "a rhythm-wide, soul-deep song...which is soulful and contemporary".

[6] "Soul Deep" became the group's final U.S. Top 40 entry.

Regionally, it peaked at No.3 on KHJ (Los Angeles) on 30 July[7] and on WLS (Chicago) on 18–25 August.

[8] "Soul Deep" was also part of the title of the group's 1996 anthology.

Arnold had a Top 40 Country as well as Adult Contemporary hit with the song in both the U.S. and Canada.