The album features compositions from three series of recordings made in 1958 and 1959.

[1] The review of Cash Box magazine emphasized that MacRae interprets the songs, demonstrating impeccable style, and sings with feeling and drama, and the album itself, in their opinion, should become a big hit among MacRae fans.

[3] Record World noted that this is "a great group of standards done to just the right turn by Carmen.

"[4] Ken Dryden in a retrospective review for AllMusic stated that the singer is as eloquent as possible, conveying the emotions of each song in a sweeping manner.

He also noted the touching performance of the song "Angel Eyes", where McRae accompanies herself on the piano, and "The More I See You", where she restores an often missed verse, supported by a delicate arrangement by Luther Henderson.