As a songwriter he has written or co-written hits for Big Ben Atkins, Clarence Carter, Billy Crash Craddock, Terri Gibbs, The Osmonds, and Spencer Wiggins.
It has seven songs on it that were produced at Muscle Shoals Studio by Rick Hall and Mickey Buckins between 1972 and 1973.
[8][9] Buckins was enlisted by Rick Hall to produce Bobby Hatfield's 1971 album, Messin' in Muscle Shoals.
[10][11] Buckins and Sonny Limbo produced the self-titled album for Eddie Middleton who was discovered by A&R man, Steve Popovich.
[13] On the week of May 20, "We Don't Live Here, We Just Love Here" made its debut on the Record World Country Singles Chart at no 89.
[18] Together with Barbara Wyrick, Buckins wrote the song "Tell Me a Lie" which was a hit for Janie Fricke.
[19] Buckins was part of an ensemble set to appear on July 28, 2018, at Florence's Shoals Theater, backing Travis Wammack in a tribute concert for Rick Hall of Fame Studios.