in the mid 1970s, future hall of famer barbara mandrell had had some successful songs but wanted something more. she became a client of collins, changed labels, and things began to improve. in 1975, collins produced her first top five record with the single "standing room only". collins steered her to a more commercial "pop" sound, sometimes referred to as "countrypolitan". collins stated, "we created our own sound and style with barbara mandrell ... she is country ... but she is selling in almost every market existing, having hit billboard's soul, country, pop, and easy listening charts.". collins also said that country music tends run in cycles between more traditional sound and more pop and that "you need to stay just a half-step ahead of the trend".