Demon in Disguise is an album by David Bromberg. His second album, it was released by Columbia Records in 1972. It was released as a CD by Wounded Bird Records in 2005.
Demon in Disguise contains some songs that were recorded in the studio, and some that were recorded live. The musicians on the songs "Sharon" and "Demon in Disguise" include five members of the Grateful Dead — Jerry Garcia, Phil Lesh, Bill Kreutzmann, Keith Godchaux, and Donna Jean Godchaux.
"Sharon" was sampled by the Beastie Boys for the song "Johnny Ryall" on their album Paul's Boutique.
Track listing Side one: "Hardworkin' John" (David Bromberg) – 4:00 * "Sharon" (Bromberg) – 6:07 Medley of Irish fiddle tunes (traditional, arranged by Bromberg) – 2:10 * "Diamond Lil" (Bromberg) – 6:26 Side two: "Jugband Song" (Bromberg) – 4:24 * "Demon in Disguise" (Bromberg) – 5:08 "Tennessee Waltz" (Pee Wee King, Redd Stewart) – 3:06 * "Mr. Bojangles" (Jerry Jeff Walker) – 7:30 * "Sugar in the Gourd" (Tut Taylor) – 1:44 *
*recorded live
Personnel Musicians David Bromberg – guitar, vocals Joshie Armstead – vocals Steve Burgh – bass, vocals Jerry Garcia – guitar Donna Godchaux – vocals Keith Godchaux – keyboards Jeff Gutcheon – keyboards Hilda Harris – vocals Kenny Kosek – fiddle Bill Kreutzmann – drums Jack Lee – vocals Phil Lesh – bass Andrew McMahon – vocals Tracy Nelson – vocals Will Scarlett – harmonica Tom Sheehan – bass Andy Statman – mandolin, saxophone Jody Stecher – mandolin, vocals Tash Thomas – vocals
Production Producer: David Bromberg Engineering: James Green, David Brown, Stan Tonkel, Buddy Graham, Stan Hutto Remix engineers: Tim Geelan, Don Meehan Cover design: Sarina Bromberg, Hiroshi Marishima Photographs: Jim McGuire
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