[9] The song's music video, directed by Bob Dyke, was widely aired at the time on MTV and elsewhere.

It featured the band performing while surrounded by standing, but seemingly sleeping, women who were dressed in lingerie, pajamas, and other sleepwear.

The Romantics' single was unsuccessful in the United Kingdom, but in August 1984, the song became well-known when pop group Bucks Fizz covered it.

It was also released as a limited-edition EP, which included the live tracks "Twentieth Century Hero" and a cover of Chris de Burgh's "Don't Pay the Ferryman".

The B-side, "Don't Think You're Fooling Me" was written and produced by band member Bobby G. 7" vinyl 12" vinyl Limited edition EP Canadian singer The Weeknd interpolated the chorus of "Talking in Your Sleep" in his song "Secrets" from his 2016 album, Starboy.

[35] The song also appears in the season 2 premiere of the television series Stranger Things, where it is heard playing on the radio inside Steve's car.