Produced by Jon St. James, the EP features an early version of her hit song "Two of Hearts", which would later peak at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 and become one of the highest-selling singles of 1986.

Other songs on the EP include "Dancing Nowhere," later featured, along with the updated version of "Two of Hearts," on her debut album Better Than Heaven (1986) and "Dancing in the Dark", a cover version of Kim Wilde's song.

After the release of the album Playback (1983) with the band SSQ, Swain began working with Jon St. James on her solo material.

The song was originally intended for Sue Gatlin who co-wrote it with John Mitchell and Tim Greene.

After being signed by Atlantic Records, "Two of Hearts" was included on her debut album Better Than Heaven (1986).