Barry provided significant support, writing new songs and reusing old ones for the album, assisting him during the recording process, and, imitating Andy's voice, filling in lines or phrases that were missed.

In 1981, he later performed on Canadian band Flower's "Here Inside", releasing his last single "All I Have to Do Is Dream", a duet with his partner at that time, actress Victoria Principal.

"Desire" was originally a Bee Gees song that was recorded in 1978 on the sessions of Spirits Having Flown with Barry on lead vocals but was later dropped on the album.

The album also features guitar work from famous session musician Hugh McCracken as well as The Brecker Brothers, Randy and Michael.

On VH1's Behind the Music, label founder Robert Stigwood said that he was heartbroken at having to make the decision to drop Gibb, but that his behaviour gave him very little choice.

Erlewine considered that even "if it was clear that Gibb's career would not be able to survive in the post-disco era", the album had a number of "fine moments" that made it "worthwhile" for dedicated fans.