Starr appears as the album's main character, Scouse the Mouse, who emigrates from Liverpool to the United States.

Other characters are played by Adam Faith (“Bonce the Mouse”) and Barbara Dickson (“Molly Jolly”).

", "A Mouse Like Me", "Living in a Pet Shop", "Scouse's Dream", "Running Free", "Boat Ride" and "Scouse the Mouse") were recorded in July 1977, produced by Hugh Murphy, at Berwick Street Studios.

[1] An animated television version of the story was planned for airing on ITV, but it was delayed due to a strike and ultimately shelved.

[nb 1][3] The album, which was the third and final release in Starr's three-album deal with Polydor Records, was not issued in the United States.