Bolton was aided in production by Babyface and Tony Rich, and among the songwriters are Bolton, Diane Warren, Babyface, Lamont Dozier, Gary Burr, and Tony Rich.

Bolton recorded the pop version of "Go the Distance" for the soundtrack to the animated film Hercules.

The song was nominated for both the Academy Award for Best Original Song and the Golden Globe Award for Best Original Song, but ultimately lost both to Celine Dion's hit "My Heart Will Go On" from Titanic.

[6] The song was also included on the All That Matters album.

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.