The track first appeared on the seminal Virgin Records compilation Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit .
Grey initially performed her vocals for Saunderson over the phone to confirm they were a fit. Inner City - Big Fun
It hit #1 on the Billboard Dance Club Play chart, the first of five toppers for the group. The track first appeared on the seminal Virgin
Reviewers from AllMusic noted that while the production was "decidedly high-tech," Grey’s expressive, big-voiced performance gave the record a "passionate singing" quality that stood out from the era's thinner dance vocals. Chart Dominance and Legacy " Grey’s expressive
It reached #8 on the UK Singles Chart, transforming dance music from a "club basement" secret into a national phenomenon.