Hangin Around The Observatory is the debut solo studio album by American singer-songwriter John Hiatt. It was released in 1974 through Epic Records. Recording sessions took place at Columbia Recording Studios in Nashville. Production was handled by Glen Spreen. The song "Sure As I'm Sittin' Here" was covered that same year by Three Dog Night on their album Hard Labor, and was a top 20 hit. Track listing Personnel John Hiatt – songwriter, arranger, design Glen Spreen – producer, remixing Gene Eichelberger – recording engineer Stan Hutto – recording engineer and remixing Ron Reynolds – recording and technical engineer Mike Figlio – recording engineer Ed Hudson – technical engineer Jerry Watson – technical engineer Charles Bradley – technical engineer Freeman Ramsey – technical engineer Lou Bradley – remixing Bill Barnes – design Peggy Owens – design Wilbur "Slick" Lawson – photography References External links 1974 debut albums John Hiatt albums Epic Records albums