Released in 1987 as the theme for the romantic comedy Mannequin , became one of the most enduring power ballads of the 1980s. Performed by Starship , the track reached #1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles Chart. Key Facts & Background
: At the time, lead singer Grace Slick was 47, making her the oldest woman to have a #1 single in the U.S. (a record she held until Cher’s "Believe" in 1999).
The song is a duet between Mickey Thomas and Grace Slick, portraying two lovers determined to stay together despite external pressure or "naysayers".
: It was the first #1 hit for prolific songwriter Diane Warren , who co-wrote it with Albert Hammond. Meaning & Themes