"Heavy Makes You Happy" was a hit song for Bobby Bloom in 1971.
Other artists who have recorded it include, The Alabama State Troupers, Gladys Knight & the Pips, Claudja Barry, The Solution and Keb' Mo'.
[1] A promo film for the song was aired on BBC1 Top of the Pops on Thursday 21 January 1971.
[2] "Heavy Makes You Happy" debuted in the Melody Maker Pop 30 chart at No.
[6] Backed with a Bettye Crutcher, Bobby Manuel composition, "Love is Plentiful",[7][8] the single was released on Stax STA 0083 in November, 1970.
[9][10] The song had some airplay at Top 40 station WQXI in Atlanta for the week of February 6, 1971.