Chart Performance
| Chart (1985) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 8 |
| Canadian RPM Singles Chart | 1 |
| Dutch Top 40 | 22 |
| French Singles Chart | 62 |
| Irish Singles Chart | 5 |
| New Zealand Singles Chart | 5 |
| Norwegian Singles Chart | 3 |
| Swedish Singles Chart | 4 |
| Swiss Music Charts | 4 |
| UK Singles Chart | 6 |
| US Billboard Hot 100 | 1 |
| US Hot Adult Contemporary | 4 |
| US Top Rock Tracks | 2 |
| US Album Rock Tracks | 1 |
| Preceded by "The Power of Love" by Huey Lewis and the News |
Billboard Hot 100 number-one single September 7, 1985 – September 14, 1985 |
Succeeded by "Money for Nothing" by Dire Straits |
| Preceded by "Crying Over You" by Platinum Blonde |
Canadian RPM Singles Chart number-one single September 14, 1985 – September 28, 1985 |
Succeeded by "Dancing in the Street" by Mick Jagger and David Bowie |
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