The song was co-written by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore , lead vocalist Joe Lynn Turner , and keyboardist David Rosenthal .
The 1984 video was directed by Dominic Orlando and filmed in New York City. Its visual style was inspired by the 1920 silent horror film The Cabinet of Dr. Caligari . Personnel Ritchie Blackmore: Lead & rhythm guitar Joe Lynn Turner: Lead & background vocals Roger Glover: Bass guitar, Producer David Rosenthal: Keyboards Chuck Bürgi: Drums rainbow_cant_let_you_go
Produced by bassist , the track is known for its polished, "AOR" (Album-Oriented Rock) sound, which was a shift from the band's earlier heavy metal roots toward a more commercial, radio-friendly style. Key Production Details The song was co-written by guitarist Ritchie Blackmore