Recorded in November 1977 at Talent Studio in Oslo, Norway. The album was produced by Manfred Eicher and released in 1978 on ECM Records. It is the third album by Keith Jarrett's European quartet, featuring Jan Garbarek, Palle Danielsson, and Jon Christensen.
The title comes from the central piece of the album, a Jarrett composition that became a jazz standard. The quartet's lineup remained stable since 1974, exploring a lyrical and melodic sound blending jazz with European folk influences.
The album received critical acclaim for its cohesion and beauty. Songs like 'The Journey Home' and 'My Song' stand out for their introspective atmosphere. It is considered one of Jarrett's most accessible and beloved works in the ECM catalog.