It was Greene's debut studio album as a recording artist after playing in the band of Ernest Tubb for several years.

Its biggest hit was the title track, which topped the country charts in 1966 and helped jump start Greene's music career.

[5] In addition, it peaked at number 66 on the Billboard 200 albums list in April 1967, becoming one of two releases by Greene to enter this chart.

[8] The third and final single was the title track, which topped the Billboard country songs chart in December 1966.

[9] The single would remain at the number 1 position for nearly two months and help Greene win the Country Music Association's Male Vocalist of the Year award.