The album has more of a rock & roll influence than Crowell's debut, Ain't Living Long Like This.

The song "Queen of Hearts" was first recorded in 1979 by Welsh rock musician Dave Edmunds for his album Repeat When Necessary.

"Ain't No Money" was covered in 1982 by Crowell's then wife, Rosanne Cash on her album, Somewhere in the Stars.

"On a Real Good Night" was written by Crowell but was first recorded by Bobby Bare for his 1978 album Sleep Wherever I Fall.

Guy Clark would later record his own version of "Heartbroke", which he wrote, on his 1981 album South Coast of Texas.