By 1979, Margo Smith had two number one singles on the American country charts with the songs "Don't Break the Heart That Loves You" and "It Only Hurts for a Little While."

Her new image transitioned into 1979 album release, Just Margo, which featured Smith wearing a satin bathrobe on the cover.

The sessions were produced by Norro Wilson, who had been collaborating with Smith since her first studio release with Warner Bros. Records in 1976.

It also included covers of previously-recorded material, such as Kris Kristofferson's "I'd Rather Be Sorry" and Janis Ian's "Jesse.

The project marked the seventh studio album of Smith's music career.