: Beyond its chart success, the song is remembered as a "tearjerker" and remains a staple on 80s-themed tours and playlists.
: Young’s "soulful delivery" helped the song stand out during a summer dominated by standard pop hits. His ability to "inject passion and warmth" into his readings of classics is cited as his greatest strength. Paul Young - Everytime You Go Away (Official Video)
: On platforms like Discogs , the single maintains a high average rating (approx. 4.05/5 ), with users often calling it his "best piece of music, hands down". : Beyond its chart success, the song is
The official music video, which earned the award at the 1986 Brit Awards, is noted for its evocative and artistic presentation. : Beyond its chart success