It was 1949 when R&B musician Ivory Joe Hunter composed and recorded "I Almost Lost My Mind". As a songwriter many are familiar with his tunes "Since I Met You Baby", "My Wish Came True" and "Ain't That Lovin' You Baby". His career was eclectic going from country and appearances at the Grand Ole Opry to appearances at the Monterey Jazz Festival.

Pat Boone had the hit in 1956 reaching number one, yet it wasn't on an album until 1957 release "Pat's Great Hits".