Happy State of Mind (album)

Happy State of Mind was recorded in August 1968 at Bradley's Barn studio in Mount Juliet, Tennessee. The sessions were supervised by the studio's owner, Owen Bradley, Anderson's long time producer. The record's production marked Anderson's tenth studio album to be recorded. The album contained 11 tracks. Six of the album's tracks were composed by Anderson, including the title track. Happy State of Mind also included cover versions of songs previously recorded by other performers. The third track on side two of the record was a cover of Merle Haggard's "Today I Started Loving You Again". "Did She Mention My Name" was previously written and recorded by Canadian folk artist Gordon Lightfoot. Another album track, "The Unicorn" was first cut by The Irish Rovers. Although not a cover, "I Still Believe in Love", would later be recorded by Jan Howard in 1969 and released as a single. ==Release and reception==

Happy State of Mind was released in September 1968 on Decca Records. The record's title track was the only single issued. It was released in July 1968 and peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in October 1968. The single also became his first to chart on the RPM Country Songs chart in Canada, where it reached number one. The album would later be reviewed from Allmusic who gave it 2.5 out of 5 possible stars. ==Track listing==

All tracks written by Bill Anderson, except where noted. ==Personnel==

All credits are adapted from the liner notes of Happy State of Mind. Musical personnel • Bill Anderson – lead vocals • Harold Bradley – guitar • Ray Edenton – guitar • Roy Huskey – bass • The Jordanaires – background vocals • Jimmy Lance – guitar • Grady Martin – guitar • Len Miller – drums • Hal Rugg – steel guitar • Jerry Smith – piano Technical personnel • Owen Bradley – record producer • Hal Buksbaum – photography ==Chart performance==