It reached number one on Billboard magazine's Hot 100[2] and Adult Contemporary chart[3] and was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals.

Grant’s harmonies perfectly compliment Cetera’s trademark ballad stylings in this strong duet.

We had his voice in mind, but Paul and I were unaware that he was leaving Chicago at that time, and when we heard the news our hopes were dashed.

However, a short time later, I got a call at home from Cetera himself who stumbled upon our demo cassette tape of the song in producer/arranger David Foster's office.

"[10] After the song was recorded, a music video was filmed at the Park Plaza Hotel in downtown Los Angeles, California, under the direction of Dominic Sena.

[11] The clip consists of shots of Cetera and Grant's lip-syncing that are interwoven with footage of the movements of a large group of dancers.

[12] "The Next Time I Fall" debuted on the Hot 100 in the issue of Billboard dated September 20, 1986, and remained on the chart for 21 weeks, one of which was spent at number one.