Released in January 1967, it is a collection of songs written by Country Music Hall of Fame singer/songwriter Don Gibson who, like Orbison, often wrote about the loneliness and sorrow that love can bring.

[3] The album was also included in the 2015 box set The MGM Years 1965–1973 – Roy Orbison.

It was a reasonable decision since, as with "Too Soon to Know," a widescreen romantic lament, Gibson's writing style suited Orbison's taste in heartbreak ballads".

"[10] Cashbox gave the album a positive review, saying that it "shows off his singing ability to good advantage.

"[11] Disc and Music Echo said that the album showed "Roy's super-dramatic delivery suits them well"[12] All songs written by Don Gibson.