It was the thirteenth studio collection released in Frickie's career and spawned three singles: "Where Does Love Go (When It's Gone)", "I'll Walk Before I Crawl" and "Heart".

[2] According to the liner notes, Saddle the Wind was inspired by several of the album's musicians who helped her create a "Texas swing" musical style.

This included Bob Wills' "Sugar Moon", Jeannie Seely's "Don't Touch Me", Don Williams's "I'm Not That Good at Goodbye", Willie Nelson's "The Healing Hands of Time"[6] and Patsy Cline's "Crazy Dreams".

[2][8][9] In its initial release, Saddle the Wind spent nine weeks on America's Billboard Top Country Albums chart, peaking at number 64 in September 1988.

[1] Saddle the Wind spawned three singles that became minor hits on the North American country charts.

[14] On Canada's RPM Country Songs survey, only "Where Does Love Go (When It's Gone)" charted, climbing to the number 47 position in 1988.