The album was recorded at Royal Recording Studios in Memphis, Tennessee, under the production of Willie Mitchell. It reached number 1 on the Billboard Top Soul Albums chart and number 4 on the Billboard 200.
The lead single, 'I'm Still in Love with You', became a number 1 hit on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart and number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100. The song 'Love and Happiness' was also released as a single and is considered a soul classic.
The album solidified Al Green as one of the most important figures of 1970s soul, blending romantic ballads with orchestral arrangements and Willie Mitchell's signature production.