Jody Miller had recently moved to Los Angeles, California and then signed with Capitol Records as a folk performer.

[4] The recording sessions were backed by The Wrecking Crew, a group that featured Billy Strange and future artist Glen Campbell.

[5] Cash Box magazine gave the disc a positive review in June 1963, calling her "a talent to watch".

The magazine further commented, "The lark has a rich, deep, vibrant wide-range voice and a distinctive feelingful style of phrasing.

"[1] The album helped Miller secure an opportunity to promote material on Tom Paxton's folk television show in 1963.