The version became more successful in other countries. In the United States, Palmer's version reached #14 on the "Billboard" Hot 100, #10 on the "Cash Box" Top 100, and #1 on the Canadian "RPM" chart in 1979. The Palmer version was remixed with heavier guitars and drums for his greatest hits collection "". The song was nominated for Best Male Rock Vocal Performance at the 22nd Annual Grammy Awards. In the Netherlands, it reached #2 on the Dutch Top 40 chart on 4 August 1979, five weeks after its debut (7 July) on the chart. In New Zealand, it reached #20 in the Top 40 Singles Chart on the week of 7 October 1979, five weeks after its debut at #43 on the chart (9 September).