The writing of the composition is credited to keyboardist Steve Weed and the group's manager George Radford, however, it is reported that "Acid Head" actually originated from an outside composer.

Prior to recording, the Velvet Illusions developed their chemistry with extensive rehearsal sessions at group manager George Radford Sr.'s upholstery shop in Yakima, Washington.

[2] Under Radford Sr.'s instruction, the group shortened the tune's climatic instrumental passage to approach the preferred time limit that radio programmers desired.

"Acid Head" is credited to Weed and George Radford on its original release and subsequent appearances on albums; however, in reality, the song was penned by a writer outside the Velvet Illusions' membership named Mike Hayes.

[4] Speaking on the issue in an interview, guitarist Randy "Jimmy James" Bowles said "Not having it played on radio stations definitely hurt sales, because the song remained unheard by the masses.