Produced by Tommy Allsup at Sumet-Bernet Studios in Dallas, Texas, it was released on March 14, 1977, as the group's third album on Capitol Records.

Following the release of Wheelin' and Dealin' the previous year, Asleep at the Wheel expanded to an 11-piece unit with the addition of second saxophonist Patrick "Taco" Ryan.

Reviews for the album were generally positive, with critics praising the "fun" nature of the music alongside the high quality of the performances.

An uncredited review of the album in Billboard hailed the record as "Some more first-rate western swing ... from a group that has mastered this form," noting that it features "a powerfully authentic feel for music in the Bob Wills tradition".

[...] Asleep at the Wheel has made a fine record that will appeal to both the average fan and serious students of the Western swing tradition.