Houston's version of "Saving All My Love for You" garnered positive critical response, with reviewers praising its melodious production, her vocal performance, and picked it as one of the album's highlights. The song became a global success and represented a commercial breakthrough for Houston, topping the charts in four countries and reaching the top 10 in various other regions. It became her first song to top the US "Billboard" Hot 100, staying there for two weeks, and is certified Platinum by the RIAA for sales of over 1 million copies. At the 28th Annual Grammy Awards, it won for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance.