[3] Byrne and Davis had also composed "Honey (I Need Your Love)" for Mighty Dodos which was produced by Barry Kingston and released on the Spark label in 1971.
It was reported by New Musical Express in the week ending October 10 that lead singer Young had left the group to pursue a solo career.
[citation needed] It was noted by Record World in the November 13, 1971 issue that "Stoney Ground" was due for a release.
[17] Along with "Our World" by Blue Mink, "Annabella Umberella" by Consortium and "Beautiful People" by The New Seekers, the song was included on the 1970s Philips compilation, Top Talent Groups.
Noting the group's return to the disc scene and calling the song a potent swinger, Billboard said it had the potential of "Baby, Now that I've Found You".
[19] Also that week, Record World reviewer, Kal Rudman in his Money Music column predicted it would put The Foundations back into the hit scene.
[22] For the week of February 5, 1972, Cash Box reported that it was a Primary Market addition, and along with "Precious and Few" by Climax, added to the playlist of WTIX in New Orleans.
[27] For the week ending February 26, the single made its debut on the Billboard Bubbling Under the Hot 100 chart.