In 2003, Andrew Collins described the song as a "bland redress" for the subject of homelessness in the New Statesman.
The last number one single from Phil Collins and also the last number one single of the 1980's.
It was also a worldwide success, eventually becoming one of the most successful songs of Collins solo career.
It won Collins and Padgham the Grammy Award for Record of the Year at the 1991 awards ceremony.
It was nominated for Song of the Year, Best Pop Vocal Performance, Male and Best Music Video, Short Form.