The album was released in 1972 under Capitol Records, during a period when Merle Haggard was solidifying his style within traditional country and the Bakersfield sound.
The title comes from the同名 song, written by Hank Cochran and Glenn Martin, which became a number one hit on the Billboard country charts.
The record features collaborations with The Strangers, Haggard's regular band, and reflects the themes of heartbreak and resilience characteristic of his early 1970s work.