The title track from B.J. Thomas's 1978 album became one of his most enduringly popular songs, a breezy, optimistic tune that defied the era's prevailing trends.
- "Happy Man" reached number 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 10 on the Adult Contemporary chart.
- The album was released on the Curb | Word label, a joint venture known for country and gospel music, signaling Thomas's shifting career focus.
- The song was co-written by prominent Nashville songwriter Bruce Burch.
B.J. Thomas was a Grammy-winning pop singer from Houston, Texas, known for a string of late 1960s and 1970s hits. In 1978, he was transitioning from his peak chart success to a more adult contemporary and country-oriented sound.
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