Thanks for the hits, Phil Gernhard

I've met record execs and artists who worked with him, but I never got to meet Phil Gernhard. I've sure loved some of the songs he helped bring to the world, though. In particular "Spiders & Snakes," one of my favorite 70's hits ever.

What a parade of hits: "Gernhard's legacy included producing Maurice Williams and the Zodiacs hit "Stay," Dion's "Abraham Martin and John," Lobo's "Me and You and a Dog Named Boo," Jim Stafford's "Spiders And Snakes" and the Bellamy Brothers' "Let Your Love Flow." He also produced and composed "Snoopy vs. the Red Baron" by the Royal Guardsmen."

He was also involved in the careers of many contemporary country artists.

Thanks for the music, Phil.