''Doctor Hook'', later released as ''Sylvia's Mother'', is the debut studio album by American country rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show, released in 1972.

Track listing

All songs written by Shel Silverstein except where noted.

Personnel

;Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show *

Ray Sawyer Ray Sawyer (February 1, 1937 – December 31, 2018) was an American percussionist and vocalist with the 1970s rock band Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show. Though primarily a backing vocalist and occasional percussionist on congas or maracas, he sang ...

– lead vocals, guitar *

Dennis Locorriere Dennis Michael Locorriere (born June 13, 1949; Union City, New Jersey, United States) is the American lead vocalist and guitarist of the country rock group Dr. Hook (formerly Dr. Hook & the Medicine Show).Bonitto, Brian (2014)Hooking up with D ...

– lead vocals, rhythm guitar, bass * George Cummings – steel guitar, lead guitar * Billy Francis – keyboards, backing vocals * Jay David – drums, backing vocals

Production

*David Brown – engineer *Ron Coro – art direction, design *George Engfer – engineer *Ron Haffkine – producer *Glenn Kolotkin – engineer *Mike Larner – engineer *Tom Lubin – engineer *Roy Segal – engineer *Ken Walz – photography

Charts

Release history

Certifications

References

External links

Dr. Hook & The Medicine Show - Dr. Hook (Album)
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