NME said the track has 'considerable plusses' including a 'glorious melody', but expressed reservations about its commercial prospects, feeling it was destined for 'chartless oblivion'. The song was perceived by some as a gay anthem as such, it was banned from being played on popular BBC1 children's programme Swap Shop.
ĭespite its subject matter, the single was released at a time of strong anti-nuclear sentiment in Britain.
This, according to the BBC, helped it become an 'unlikely hit'.
