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Song Descriptions

A Fireplace, A Christmas Tree, And You ©1985 Gordon Ellis

A romantic Christmas song.

A Love At First Sight Love ©2001 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

Holding out for the real thing (“Half a love just ain’t no love at all”).

All The Good Ones Are Taken ©1987 Gordon Ellis

Sometimes it seems that the only ones we want are unavailable, and we just have to bide our time.

Anger And A Gun ©2012 Gordon Ellis

This song poses the question, “Ain’t There Something We Can Do”, regarding gun violence. While it doesn’t advocate for any one particular situation, it clearly states that enough is enough, and “Something’s Gotta Change.”

Another Side of Susan ©1990 Gordon Ellis

A woman who shows her tough side in the business world, but reveals her tender side at home.

Back When We Knew It All ©2006 Gordon Ellis

Part 60s nostalgia–part social commentary. We had high ideals, but did we blow it?

Before My Life Is Done ©1994 Gordon Ellis

The desire to really love, be loved, make a mark on the world, and make a difference before it’s all over.

Between The Dream And The Truth ©1988 Gordon Ellis & Georgia Yates

A historical story tracing 3 generations (ending with the singer), as they struggle to fulfill the American Dream.

Brand New Lease On Love ©1986 Gordon Ellis & Barbara Finnicum

A “Thanks for dumpin’ me” song.

Chain Of Fear ©2007 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

A poignant song about how a legacy of anger and pain can be handed down from father to son, but also expressing the determination of one man to end the legacy with his own children.

Christmas Isn’t Christmas (‘Til Somebody Cares) ©1993 Gordon Ellis & Woody Woodard

A young boy’s poem leads to a Christmas Dinner invitation for an old, lonely neighbor, and all are blessed.

Don’t Go Back ©1991 Gordon Ellis

The singer’s plea to his partner, not to go back to the man who mistreated and dumped her.

Every Day Hero ©1988 Gordon Ellis & Georgia Yates

A song about the unsung, every day working person who simply does his job well and takes care of his family. Not famous, but a hero to those who depend on him.

Eyes Of The Man In The Moon ©1997 Gordon Ellis, Scott Randall Rhodes & Marty Rainone

The moon in this song is a metaphor for the emotions of the singer, which change as the relationship does.

For All The Times ©2001 Gordon Ellis & Laura Landress

We never know how much time we will have with the ones we love. That’s why it’s so important to forgive, to let go of small grievances, and to express our love. Tomorrow may be too late.

Full Speed Ahead ©1993 Gordon Ellis & Carol Hashe-Rainone

A fun song about leaving a bad relationship and the freedom to go anywhere on the map.

Go Where The Action Is ©1985 Gordon Ellis

Fatherly advice: If the one you want isn’t interested in you, choose someone else who is–go where the action is, my son.

God Bless The Hearts ©1998 Gordon Ellis & Scott Randall Rhodes

A wish, a hope, a prayer, that those who seem to be without the love they need, not give up hope.

He Used To Look Like Me ©1994 Gordon Ellis

A true look at what it’s like to watch a parent lose themselves, as their memory slowly slips away.

I Can ©2009 Gordon Ellis

A uplifting song that expresses the belief that we can do anything if we believe we can.

I Give Myself Permission ©2006 Gordon Ellis & David Dwortzan

A song about tearing down those walls we built around us and giving ourselves permissions to be who we really are.

I Should, But I Don’t ©2006 Gordon Ellis & David Dwortzan

This song is about the delicate situation of telling a valued friend that you care for them, but don’t have the same romantic feelings that they have for you.

I Will Always Take Care Of You ©2001 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

The promise from a mother, a spouse, and God: I Will Always Take Care Of You”

I’ll Remember You ©2008 Gordon Ellis & Ed Tossing

The story of a man who is losing his ability to remember things, and the promise from his wife, “I’ll remember you, when you’ve forgotten me.”

I’m A Better Me ©2010 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

A song about how having someone believe in you, can change your attitude from a negative outlook on life to a positive one.

I’m Just Here For The Beer ©2002 Gordon Ellis & Bill Warrington

She’s not interested in dancing or talking (or me). A tongue in cheek song about rejection, with a bit of a twist at the end.

I’m Still Here ©1997 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

A working person’s anthem that insists on respect from those in power toward those “—on the lines, where the job is gettin’ done.”

In Your Dreams ©2005 Bill Warrington & Gordon Ellis

A “No way am I taking you back” song

Is She Just Shining ©2002 Gordon Ellis & Bill Warrington

The dilemma of being attracted to someone that a friend is dating, getting possible signs that the feeling is mutual, and wondering what to do about it.

Let The Girl Come To You ©1991 Gordon Ellis

Advice from my father, about not trying too hard.

Mama Gotta Hit It ©1995 Gordon Ellis

A day in the frenetic life of a single working mother.

Memory Machine ©1997 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

A man held captive by a juke box and all the memories it holds inside.

Milk The Moon ©1998 Gordon Ellis & David Dwortzan

Using the magic of the moon and the moment to win a girl’s heart.

Movin’ In Or Movin’ On ©1986 Gordon Ellis

Sometimes you reach a crossroads in a relationship: You need to either move to the next level or move on.

Oh Heart ©1998 Gordon Ellis & Scott Randall Rhodes

A man trying to convince his heart to trust and love again.

One Family ©2002 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

A song about a family at odds that came together in time of need; a nation that did the same, and a vision that some day the whole world will become one family.

One God ©2002 Gordon Ellis & Bill Warrington

Most religions believe that there is only One God, so why do countries go to war to fight for their view of God? “If there’s one God, we ought to be united.”

One Woman ©1995 Gordon Ellis

An eloquent depiction of unrequited love, in the style of Roy Orbison.

PDQ (The Acronym Song) ©2007 Gordon Ellis & Bill Warrington

How many acronyms can you throw into a song?

Perfect Contradiction ©1997 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

About a woman whose many sides seem like a contradiction, but “She’s perfect for me”.

Promises and Tears ©1991 Gordon Ellis & Susie Taylor

Will that old routine work this time?

Rover ©1988 Gordon Ellis

The semi-autobiographical story of a boy struggling to learn to accept himself the way he is, despite his imperfections, and to turn childhood hurts into grownup triumphs.

She’s Country Through and Through ©1988 Gordon Ellis & Woody Woodard

“—natural as can be–she don’t put on aires–what you get is what you see.”

Signals Always Changing ©1988 Gordon Ellis & Ellen Crandell

A lighthearted look at how giving mixed signals to someone can drive them crazy.

Storm Chaser ©1997 Gordon Ellis & Marty Rainone

A metaphor (born of my fascination with storms), for chasing a woman who is “wild as a twister touchin’ down”.

Strong Stuff ©1988 Gordon Ellis

A father’s words of encouragement to his son during times of hardship, are returned many years later.

A fun tune about anticipating being back with the one you love back home.

A woman who has recurring nightmares about the spousal abuse she had experienced, is comforted by the new man in her life.

A fun song with lots of plays on words.

After realizing that being self-centered has caused the loss of a relationship, a vow to learn from it and do better next time.

Sometimes we guys make fools of ourselves (women too?), when trying to impress someone we are very attracted to. Then we think, “If only she knew the real me.”

A “tongue in cheek” traditional country ballad: Is your partner cheatin’ and lyin’? Want to do something about it? Write your congressman!

She’s not my type. We have nothing in common. We’re two different people. So what IS it about her!

An ambiguous phone message from a lover causes much anxiety on the way to the plane to pick her up. She needed time to think — now, is she back, or is it over?

A mix of country, doo-wop, and Orbison (Note the high “C” at the end), with perhaps a bit of Beach Boys style vocal arranging at the end, this is a song of romantic love, now and everlasting.

A song about longing for love on a warm summer night, when the moon is full and the stars are bright (“A night surely meant for two”).

“Don’t give up tomorrow for yesterday’s memories, when I’m here to love you today.” Kinda says it all.

Sometimes we get all bent out of shape about something, only to look back later and wonder what the big deal was.

A song about learning tolerance of others’ beliefs.

A romantic ballad, encouraging a woman to awaken to her own beauty and see herself the way her man sees her.

Some hard lessons learned about drinking and driving, and hanging out with the wrong crowd.

“Scissors on the table, paper on the floor; remnants of our love being swept right out the door.”

Memory Machine

Like a river gently changing course, this CD flows from the traditional country swing title cut, a tongue in cheek song about a guy held captive by a juke box, to the more rockin’ “Mama Gotta Hit It”, about a day in the life of a single mother, to the powerful, rangy Orbison-like ballad “One Woman”, an eloquent depiction of unrequited love.

These are songs we can all relate to. Songs about people and situations we recognize. The working men and women in “I’m Still Here” and the ones that love has left behind in “God Bless The Hearts”

Gordon Ellis may not sound like the artists on country radio these days but his songs are sung with power and passion about those things in life that matter to us. That is what country music is all about. Read testimonials of “Memory Machine” below.

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A few comments on “Memory Machine’ from reviewers:

EXCERPT FROM NOVEMBER, 2000 ARTICLE ABOUT COUNTRY MUSIC
Reviewer: Mike Dunbar, Country Music Plus: “One of my favorite “unknowns” is Gordon Ellis. Gordon writes songs with a story and a message. He writes country and pop songs in the style of Roy Orbison or Jimmy Webb.”

JORIS SMITS — DJ ON RADIO NOORDENVELD, HOLLAND
“Gordon Ellis is a very good singer-songwriter, good songs sounds pretty with the original country-instruments like the steel-guitar and the fiddle. Good to know that in the poppy-country scene will been artists who playing real country music. All the songs are good and I will give the CD airplay”

MARCUS THELL, SWEDEN
“4 hats (5 hats is the best you can get!). I don´t know anything about Mr. Ellis and there´s no info on when this CD was released, but I’ll guess it was released during year 2000. He´s a good traditional singer, with some really good songs! The best songs of the 10 on this CD are: “Memory Machine”, “Eyes Of The Man In The Moon”, “Mama Gotta Hit It”, “Storm Chaser” and “I’m Still Here”. If you like traditional country music then you should get this album!”

JOLENE LAVEAUX — JOLENE’S KITCHEN
“…He also seems to have found the perfect blend of writing songs that are appealing to both Country and Contemporary music listeners. Fans around the world identify with ‘Mama Gotta Hit It’, ‘One Woman’, Storm Chaser’, ‘God Bless the Hearts’, and ‘Memory Machine’. ——-Get your copy.