It was released in March 1969 on RCA Victor Records and was produced by Chet Atkins and Danny Davis.

While West had previously recorded with Jim Reeves, Gibson had not professionally cut duets with another performer.

[3] Dottie & Don spent a total of 12 weeks on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart before peaking at number 21 in July 1969.

[5] Spending 17 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, it reached number two later in the year.

[5] Additionally, "Rings of Gold" reached number one on the Canadian RPM Country Singles chart.

[5] The song became a top 40 hit later that year, reaching number 32 on the Billboard country chart.

With two such names -- Dottie West and Don Gibson -- doing duet versions of great songs, this must melt off the shelves," staff writers commented.