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.

Demon in Disguise

"Sharon" was sampled by the Beastie Boys for the song "Johnny Ryall" on their album Paul's Boutique.

Demon in Disguise

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

Demon in Disguise

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*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

References

David Bromberg albums

1972 albums

Columbia Records albums

Grateful Dead