Spheeris' 1972 debut album, "Isle of View," garnered a devoted following and FM radio airplay, most notably for the song "I Am the Mercury." His 1973 album, "The Original Tap Dancing Kid," was followed by a period of extensive concert touring. Spheeris returned to the recording studio in 1975 with "The Dragon is Dancing" and released "Ports of the Heart" in 1976. After "Ports of the Heart," Spheeris had no recording contract. Except for a 1980 single, "Hold Tight," Spheeris released no new material through a major record label.