[2][3] Continuing the band's commercial decline on both the American and Canadian Country Singles Charts, "You Can Go Home" failed to reach the Top 40.

[7] Although the album initially gained active play,[8] "You Can Go Home" suffered commercially from a lack of airplay in comparison to the band's earlier releases.

The press release stated "The first single illustrates this unique combination of elements with a thoughtful truism expressed as a traditional country hook line: "You can go home (but you can't go back).

[13] The 7" vinyl featured the True Love album track "Glory and Power" as the B-side,[2] which was written by Hillman and frequent collaborator Steve Hill.

They commented: "This cut is pure Desert Rose Band with its rootsy vocal harmony, country-pop melody and breezy tempo.

[22] Billboard commented: "Set to an assertive beat, the band takes a trip back home - but finds only memories intact.