Her final release on Ode Records, it was produced by Lou Adler, who had been her collaborator since Tapestry (1971).

The track "Only Love Is Real" was released as a lead single from the album, and became her 4th and final chart-topper on the U.S.

"High Out of Time", a song featuring David Crosby and Graham Nash on vocals, was also released as a single.

Cash Box called "High Out of Time" "a sweet ballad, filled with Carole King's expected but always exciting melody hooks.

"[4] Record World called "High Out of Time" a "thoughtful and moving story as only this songstress can relate.