The album was created over a period of eighteen months and contains an assortment of Harper's live favourites e.g. "One of those days in England", "Highway Blues" and "One man Rock and Roll band".

[3] The album also contains a live performance of "Short and Sweet", a song by David Gilmour and Roy Harper.

The original version of this track were released on David Gilmour and, featuring both musicians, on Harper's The Unknown Soldier.

Initially released on vinyl and cassette, the album's length was reduced when converted to CD by omitting the last track, "Hangman".

The album was dedicated to Derek Jewell, British writer, broadcaster and music critic.