upon the release of the album in 1986, "i know what i like" peaked at number 25 on the billboard album rock tracks chart in september 1986. when released as a single in 1987, the track re-entered the chart but topped out this time at number 31.

the song is in major and uses the rare minor dominant (v) chord, lacking a leading-tone. a sheltered site with moist but well-drained soil is recommended. her novel the first violin sold particularly well. during the night of 8 september 1861, a fire started in the flour mill next door to the church, and both buildings burned down. 