It was released as a single in 1977 via MCA Records and became a major hit the following year.
"Head to Toe" was recorded on December 6, 1976 at Bradley's Barn, located in Mount Juliet, Tennessee.
Killen would continue producing Anderson until his departure from MCA Records.
[3] The song spent 13 weeks on the Billboard Hot Country Singles before reaching number six in June 1977.
[4] In Canada, the single reached number four on the RPM Country Songs chart in 1977.