Melba Montgomery had recently reached success as a solo artist after years of duet recordings.

[2] It was then announced that Montgomery would sign with United Artists Records and begin working under the production of Larry Butler.

[5] The album's ten tracks featured diverse instrumentation from steel guitars, along with strings and background vocals.

[5] Two songs were penned by Nashville songwriter and artist, Linda Hargrove: "You Sure Saved Me from Myself" and "Hope for Your Happiness".

[6] The single reached number 83 on the American Billboard Hot Country Songs chart that year.