Ten tracks were included on the compilation and were all accompanied by string instruments (hence the album's title).

While she recorded a variety of material, several of her songs included a full orchestra backed by string instruments.

The songs chosen for the package all featured a full orchestra with such string instruments included.

In addition, only four of the album's tracks were previously released as singles: "Where's the Playground, Bobby?," "Big Girls Don't Cry," "Too Much of You" and "He Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye.

It was Anderson's fourth compilation issued in her music career and among her last to be released from the label.