'To Be Loved' features four original songs, all co-written by Michael and ten standards. The album was recorded in Vancouver and Los Angeles with producer Bob Rock. The album features appearances from actress Reese Witherspoon on 'Something Stupid', Naturally 7 and The Puppini Sisters, and includes covers of songs such as the Bee Gees' 'To Love Somebody', Dean Martin's 'Nevertheless (I'm in Love with You)', the Miracles' 'Who's Loving You', Jackie Wilson's 'To Be Loved', and Elvis Presley's 'Have I Told You Lately'.