Flower of Love

Flower of Love featured songs Anderson originally released while recording for Chart Records in the 1960s. Most of the songs included on the compilation are cover versions of the originals by other artists. Examples of this include Connie Smith's "Once a Day," Tammy Wynette's "Stand by Your Man," Dottie West's "Paper Mansions" and Merle Haggard's "Okie from Muskogee." In the original recording sessions, these songs were produced by Slim Williamson, Anderson's longtime producer at Chart.[2] A total of ten tracks were included on the album. This included some tracks first written by her mother, Liz Anderson, such as "Lie a Little" and a "Penny for Your Thoughts."[1]

Flower of Love was released in November 1973 via Pickwick Records. It was her first release for the label.[2] Flower of Love was originally issued as a vinyl LP, containing five songs on each side of the record.[3] Like some of her previous compilations, the record did not reach any chart positions on Billboard upon its release. This included the Top Country Albums chart.[4] It was later reviewed by Greg Adams of Allmusic, who gave it 2.5 out of 5 stars. He found the package to be a "budget" release and found some cover versions to be "too close to the originals." "Because these songs are duplicated on earlier albums, Flower of Love is of limited value," he concluded.[1]

All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Flower of Love.[2]

Musical and technical personnel

• Lynn Anderson – lead vocals
• John Sturdivant, Jr. – liner notes
• Slim Williamson – producer