On a television program interview, Ingram stated that this song was a $50 demo done by ATV Music, composed by Barry Mann and Cynthia Weil. Quincy Jones called back and wanted Ingram to sing on his album.
The song is composed originally in the key of C major. The bridge modulates to the key of A flat major, moves to B major, then to D major for the last chorus and the coda. The song ends with a single unexpected B major 7th chord, which can be seen as musically signallng a fresh sign of hope for the uncertain relationship portrayed in the song's lyrics.[citation needed]
The song was featured prominently over the final scene of the 1982 film The Last American Virgin.
The song was referenced in Quest for Ratings, the 11th Episode of the 8th Season of South Park when Stan says "We gave it our best" to which teacher Mr. Meryl responds "And I guess your best wasn't good enough".
