The song later became a success in the United States, peaking at number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100.
In 2006, "Too Shy" was ranked number 27 on VH1's 100 Greatest Songs of the 80's.
The track was ranked number 9 on VH1's 100 Greatest One Hit Wonders of the 80s.
United Kingdom (BPI) Gold certification with 500,000 sales.
France (SNEP) Gold certification with 893,000 sales.