Released in November 1984, the song became the British-American band's first and only No. 1 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, a milestone that remains unmatched in the group's long career.
The song climbed to the top of the Billboard Hot 100 on Feb. 2, 1985, where it stayed for two weeks. It also became a chart-topper in the United Kingdom, Canada, Australia, Ireland, New Zealand, Norway and Sweden, turning the emotional ballad into a global success.
British-American rock group Foreigner posed for a photo in New York on Feb. 7, 1977.British-American rock group Foreigner, New York, USA, 7th February 1977. Clockwise from far right: drummer Dennis Elliott, keyboard player Al Greenwood, singer Lou Gramm, rhythm guitarist Ian McDonald, lead guitarist Mick Jones and bassist Ed Gagliardi (1952 - 2014).
Foreigner scored 22 songs on the Hot 100 chart, including nine Top 10 hits, but only one reached the summit.
The track featured lead vocals from Lou Gramm and memorable backing vocals from the New Jersey Mass Choir, giving the song its powerful and emotional finish. Singer Jennifer Holliday also contributed backing vocals and arrangements, while Thompson Twins frontman Tom Bailey provided keyboard work.
Commercially, the ballad continued to perform well decades later. It achieved double-platinum certification in the United Kingdom in 2023 and remains one of Foreigner's most streamed and recognizable recordings.
The band's connection to the song also continues during its milestone anniversary celebrations. Foreigner is currently marking 50 years since its formation in 1976 with an expanded 2026 tour that includes more than 90 concerts.
The group was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2024, adding another major achievement to a career that has sold more than 80 million records worldwide.
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