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Ellen Shipley (born March 24, 1949, in New York City, New York, United States) is an American musician and songwriter.
| A major contributor to this article appears to have a close connection with its subject.(July 2019) |
Ellen Shipley (born March 24, 1949, in New York City, New York, United States) is an American musician and songwriter.
At sixteen years old, Shipley got a NYC Cabaret license. She performed a duo act in Greenwich Village in the early 70's with Steve Fields. [1] Shipley was noticed by a Tommy Mottola associate, in a jazz club in NYC, Pearl’s Place, and signed to Mottola's company. [2] Nowels [3] approached Shipley in a Woodstock, NY cafe, asked Shipley write with him for a Belinda Carlisle solo album. [4]
"It was Stevie Nicks who matched Belinda (Carlisle) with songwriters Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley and changed her life." [5] [6] [7]
Shipley is best known for her work with Rick Nowels. [8] Together they have written for Kim Wilde and worked on the Belinda Carlisle [9] [10] albums Belinda , Heaven on Earth , Runaway Horses , and Live Your Life Be Free . Shipley has also done solo work, collaborated with Ralph Schuckett, and appeared on 13 December 1980 on Saturday Night Live. [11] [12] In 1994, Great Performances episode September Songs: The Music of Kurt Weill featured David Johansen, Ellen Shipley, Ralph Schuckett, and Bob Dorough singing "Alabama Song" in a beat-up old pickup truck in search of whiskey. [13] [14] She, with Nicky Holland, [15] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20] [21] co-wrote "Will We Ever Learn", and it was recorded for Oleta Adams' Circle of One album.
"My Song Was Played 3.1 Million Times on Pandora. My Check Was $39..." [22] [23] [24] [25] [26]
Paste magazine archived, for playback, a 12-song performance, at the Paradise in Boston, MA, from 1980-10-17. [27]
In 2008, Shipley directed, for the stage, Desert Sunrise, in Los Angeles. [28] [29] [30]
Shipley is from Canarsie, Brooklyn, [4] and married Ralph Schuckett. [34] [35]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "I Surrender" |
| 4:24 |
| 2. | "Man of the World" |
| 3:35 |
| 3. | "Catch the Cobra" |
| 3:45 |
| 4. | "Heroes of Yesterday" |
| 5:08 |
| 5. | "Good Thing Goin'" |
| 3:31 |
| 6. | "I'm Jumping Out of My Skin" |
| 2:54 |
| 7. | "Little Sister" |
| 3:01 |
| 8. | "Last Tears" |
| 4:22 |
| 9. | "Stray Dog" |
| 4:34 |
| 10. | "Over the Edge" |
| 3:33 |
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heart to Heart" |
| 3:39 |
| 2. | "Fotogenic" |
| 3:32 |
| 3. | "Jamie" |
| 3:25 |
| 4. | "This Little Girl" |
| 3:32 |
| 5. | "Talk Don't Shout" |
| 3:43 |
| 6. | "Solo" |
| 4:04 |
| 7. | "Lost Without Your Love" |
| 5:50 |
| 8. | "Promise to Keep" |
| 4:03 |
| 9. | "Living for the Tenderness" |
| 7:00 |
Reissued on CD in 2018 with five bonus tracks: [38]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Heart Out of Time" |
| 4:08 |
| 2. | "Love's Out On the Line" |
| 4:08 |
| 3. | "Stranded" |
| 4:25 |
| 4. | "I Come Undone" |
| 3:58 |
| 5. | "Look the Other Way" |
| 3:12 |
| 6. | "Call of the Wild" |
| 4:25 |
| 7. | "Let Me Take You Under" |
| 3:56 |
| 8. | "He's Not There" (The Zombies cover) | 3:44 | |
| 9. | "Fugitive Kind" |
| 4:13 |
Reissued on CD in 2018 with eight bonus tracks: [40]
“Live Forever”, Midge Ure, Breathe (1996)
"Hunter" is a song by British singer Dido from her debut album, No Angel (1999). The song was released as the third single from the album in the United States on 18 June 2001. "Hunter" reached number 17 on the UK Singles Chart and peaked within the top 50 in Australia, France, Greece, Ireland, and New Zealand. In the US, it entered the top 20 on two Billboard charts.
"On the Horizon" is a song released by British singer-songwriter Melanie C. It was written by her along with Rick Nowels, Gregg Alexander, and produced by Nowels and Alexander for her second studio album, Reason (2003). Selected as the album's second single, the song reached number 14 on the UK Singles Chart. Melanie C performed the song during the Reason Tour.
"Heaven Is a Place on Earth" is a single by American singer Belinda Carlisle from her second studio album, Heaven on Earth (1987). Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, the song was released as the lead single from the album on September 14, 1987, and it reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 on December 5, 1987, becoming Carlisle's only US chart-topper. A month later it peaked at number one in the United Kingdom, where it held the top spot of the UK Singles Chart for two weeks. In Australia it peaked at number 2. It is considered to be Carlisle's signature song.
"Circle in the Sand" is a song recorded by American singer Belinda Carlisle for her second studio album, Heaven on Earth (1987). It was written by Rick Nowels, who also produced it, and Ellen Shipley. "Circle in the Sand" was the third single released from Heaven on Earth in May 1988. It reached number seven, becoming Carlisle's fourth and last top-10 hit in the United States. It also charted at number five in Canada, ending the year as the country's 69th-most-successful single.
"(We Want) The Same Thing" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle. Written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, it was produced by Nowels for Carlisle's third album, Runaway Horses (1989). In Japan, it was released simultaneously with "Leave a Light On" as the album's lead single on October 21, 1989, while in the United Kingdom, it was issued as the album's fifth single in October 1990. To help promote the single in the UK, Virgin Records released a deluxe 12-inch vinyl box set with free stickers and a picture disc single on CD, in addition to standard formats. The single peaked at number six on the UK Singles Chart and spent 10 weeks in the top 75.
Heaven on Earth is the second solo studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle. It was released on October 5, 1987, by MCA Records. Three singles reached the top 10 of the US Billboard Hot 100, including the number-one single and Carlisle's signature song "Heaven Is a Place on Earth". The album has been certified triple Platinum in the United Kingdom and Platinum in many countries, including the United States.
Runaway Horses is the third solo studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released on October 3, 1989, by MCA Records. The album features songs written by Rick Nowels, Ellen Shipley, Charlotte Caffey and a song co-written by Carlisle herself. The album contains an array of guest artists, including George Harrison and Bryan Adams.
Live Your Life Be Free is the fourth studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released in 1991 by MCA Records in the United States and Virgin Records in the UK. This was the first of Carlisle's albums not to chart on the Billboard charts The album was also the last of hers to produce a U.S. Billboard Hot 100 single. The album fared better in the UK, where it peaked at number seven.
Real is the fifth studio album by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released on September 29, 1993, by Virgin Records. The album has a genre of mainly pop songs written by Charlotte Caffey, Thomas Caffey, Ralph Schuckett and half co-written by Carlisle. It was the second Belinda Carlisle album where Rick Nowels had no writing or producing credits and was also Carlisle's first album where she contributed to the producing. The album cover was designed by Tom Dolan and is a departure for Carlisle, who presented a glamorous look on all her previous covers, choosing a "jeans and tee shirt" look instead this time without make-up. The album features a cover version of the Graces' song "Lay Down Your Arms". Former Germs guitarist Pat Smear, as well as Redd Kross members Jeff and Steve McDonald, and The Bangles' Vicki Peterson appear on the record.
"Leave a Light On" is a song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, produced by Nowels for American rock singer Belinda Carlisle's third solo studio album, Runaway Horses (1989). It was released as the album's lead single in September 1989; in Japan, "(We Want) The Same Thing" was issued as the lead single concurrently with "Leave a Light On" the following month. The single narrowly missed the top 10 in the United States, peaking at number 11. It fared better elsewhere, reaching the top five in several countries, including Australia, Austria, Canada, Ireland, and the United Kingdom. The song's music video was directed by Peter Care.
"I Get Weak" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle from her second studio album, Heaven on Earth (1987). Written by Diane Warren and produced by Rick Nowels, the song was released as the second single from Heaven on Earth in January 1988. "I Get Weak" reached number two on the US Billboard Hot 100, behind "Never Gonna Give You Up" by Rick Astley, number four on Canada's RPM 100 Singles chart, and number 10 on the UK Singles Chart. The track features background vocals by Carnie Wilson of Wilson Phillips.
"In Too Deep" is a song written by Rick Nowels and produced by Andrew Farriss for Jenny Morris's fourth studio album Salvation Jane (1995). It was released as the album's fourth single but was not successful, peaking at number 143 on the Australian ARIA Singles Chart.
"Big Scary Animal" (titled "It's Too Real (Big Scary Animal)" in the United States and Japan) is a song written by American singer-songwriter Belinda Carlisle with Charlotte Caffey and Ralph Schuckett, and produced by Schuckett for Carlisle's fifth studio album, Real (1993). The song was released on September 13, 1993 by Virgin Records, as the album's lead single. The CD single includes two B-sides: "Windows of the World", also from the Real album, and "Change", which is an eight-track demo. "Big Scary Animal" peaked at number 12 on the UK Singles Chart, reached number 26 in Iceland, and became a minor hit in Australia, Canada, and Germany. Three music videos were produced for the song.
"Live Your Life Be Free" is a song written by Rick Nowels and Ellen Shipley, and produced by Nowels for American singer Belinda Carlisle's fourth album, Live Your Life Be Free (1991). Released on September 16, 1991 by Virgin and Offside, the single reached the top 20 in Australia, Sweden, and the United Kingdom. The song's music video was directed by Nick Egan.
"Runaway Horses" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle. It was released as the fourth single from her third album, Runaway Horses (1989), in February 1990. "Runaway Horses" reached the top 50 in Australia and the United Kingdom. The music video was directed by Greg Masuak.
"Vision of You" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released as the fifth single from her third solo album, Runaway Horses (1989). The song was released on May 14, 1990, in the United Kingdom and reached number 41. A year later, it was remixed and re-released on 12-inch vinyl with a live version of "Heaven Is a Place on Earth", but this release charted lower, at number 71.
"Do You Feel Like I Feel?" is a song by American singer Belinda Carlisle, released as the second single from her fourth studio album, Live Your Life Be Free (1991). It became Carlisle's last single to chart on the US Billboard Hot 100, peaking at number 73.
"Little Black Book" is the fourth and final single from American singer Belinda Carlisle's fourth studio album, Live Your Life Be Free (1991). Released on August 17, 1992, it was Carlisle's first single containing a co-writing credit from her. American singer-songwriter Sheryl Crow performs the background vocals under the name "Cherryl Crowe". One of the single's B-side, "The Air You Breathe", was originally performed by Stéphanie in 1991 under the title "You Don't Die from Love".
"Always Breaking My Heart" is the second single from American singer Belinda Carlisle's sixth studio album, A Woman and a Man (1996). The song was written by Per Gessle from Swedish band Roxette, and a demo of the song recorded by Gessle was later released as a B-side of his single "Do You Wanna Be My Baby?", as well as the 2009 reissue of Crash! Boom! Bang! (1994). Released on September 9, 1996, "Always Breaking My Heart" peaked at number eight on the UK Singles Chart and number 50 in Australia. It remains Carlisle's final UK top-10 hit.
The American singer and songwriter Donna De Lory has released eleven studio albums, five extended plays (EPs), two live albums, four remix albums, 25 singles, three promotional singles and seven music videos.
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