1972 George Gerdes – Obituary
Obituary is the first solo album by George Gerdes, released in 1972 on United Artists.
George Gerdes (February 23, 1948 – January 1, 2021) was an American singer-songwriter and character actor. In the early 1970s, he recorded two albums, Obituary and Son of Obituary, for United Artists Records. His songs were praised by Joni Mitchell and Terre Roche, among others. His second album was produced by Nik Venet and featured session musicians including Charlie McCoy and Kenny Buttrey.
Tracks
1 Peas Porridge Hot (George Gerdes) 05:00
2 Sweet Janie (George Gerdes) 04:46
3 Real As Rain (George Gerdes) 05:31
4 Lap Of Luxury (Grungie O’Muck) 03:54
5 Backyard Of Your Heart (George Gerdes) 06:07
6 Song Of The Hero’s Heroine (George Gerdes) 03:37
7 Tequila Blue (George Gerdes) 02:48
8 Time Will Let You In (Alan Cauldwell; George Gerdes) 03:22
9 Gardenia Lady (George Gerdes) 04:29
Musicians
| Bass | Joe Osborn |
| Bass | Jimmy Bond |
| Drums | Ron Tutt |
| Drums | Frank Capp |
| Guitar | George Gerdes |
| Guitar | Mike Schwartz |
| Acoustic Guitar | Mike Schwartz |
| Piano | Mike Lang |
| Harmonica | George Gerdes |
| Sax | Steve Douglas |
| Trombone | Herb Harper |
| Tuba | John Thomas Johnson |
| Jug | Fritz Richmond |
| Washtub | Fritz Richmond |
| Background Vocals | Charles John Quarto |
| Vocals | George Gerdes |
Other Musicians
Slide Guitar (Supertone) – Reverend Robert Sportshirt
Simba – Dexter Ross
Liner Notes
Producer – Nick Venet
Engineer – Buck Herring
Photography – Norman Seeff, Rick Braverman
Mastered At Artisan Sound Recorders
Recorded At Sunwest Recording Studios
Copyright United Artists Records Inc