In Billboard magazine's Critics' Choice at the end of 1986, Kim Freeman chose the song as number seven in his top ten countdown, describing it as "a rare ballad that isn't too sappy to enjoy" [REF].
In his assessment of the song for AllMusic, François Couture claimed: "This love song featured heartfelt vocals, a simple piano accompaniment, and Mike Rutherford's trademark rhythm guitar, plus a very catchy chorus.