Greetings, I'm so very pleased to be able to share this new re-release of this "inspired" 2nd Album, "Apple of God's Eye". There is a whole new anointing on this album. It's been waiting all this time for the Lord's Time and it has finally happened! The reports we are getting of the hearts and lives that are being touched through these blessed songs from the Heart of the Lord to a hurting world, are just incredible! And, that is what it is all about. Allowing the Lord to bless and giving Him All of the Glory! Newly digitally re-mastered, "Apple of God's Eye" was originally recorded between 1981 and 1984 with a fantastic group of now very well-known musical friends such as Rick Krive, Ed Calle, Reed Arvin, Tony Lavender, Jorge Casas, Rey Sanchez and many others! The acoustic authenticity is there as you hear all of the "live" instruments and an intimate vocal setting. I hope that this glorious music blesses you and encourages you to know that you are not alone in this world, that the Lord will never leave you or forsake you because you are The Apple of His Eye. Joy and Blessings, Cathy Website: www.efmproductions.com Brief Bio: Cathy Ellis has been a believer since 1972 and has had hit songs out there since 1978 beginning with "Child", which was the number one Contemporary Gospel Song on the National Gospel Charts that year. Cathy gives all of the Glory to the Lord for these precious songs. A graduate of the University of Miami's School of Music, Cathy received both her Bachelor's and Master's Degrees in Music from the UM. She is President of EFM Productions, Inc. and has been involved in many aspects of the Music and Film Industries including as Artist, Producer, Choreographer, Writer, Director and Author. Most recently, her first hard bound book, "My Life With Mom" was released to rave reviews. As producer, she, and her Mother, Esther, have co-produced Nancy Haywood's "Brand New World" CD and Kyle Bielfield's "In My Father's House" CD and Music Video. Currently in production are three more albums and the film musical, "Fernando & Me", which premiered in June. About the songs: Some of these songs were Nominated for Billboard Awards and for Grammys. Even though this is nice, the most important thing is that hearts and lives are touched for and by the Lord through these songs. Be blessed! Track 1: "BUTTERFLY" The symbol of the Butterfly is very significant in Christiandom. As you listen you will hear via Ed Calle's incredible flute the Butterfly emerging from the cocoon and being born again! Track 2: "FRIEND" No greater Friend do we have than the Lord! Track 3: "A LITTLE BIT MORE OF HEAVEN" This song happened after attending a gathering of 40,000 Christians all worshiping the Lord together under the stars. It really felt like Heaven! Track 4: THE FIRST TO GIVE" Once had a Pastor say, "Did you have to hit me so hard?". Well, it was the Holy Spirit "hitting him hard". We are supposed to follow the One Who Gave First! Track 5: "I DID IT ALL FOR YOU" Jesus did it all for you! If you were the only person on Earth, He still would have come and died on the Cross for you! Track 6: "THE COMFORTER" The Lord has sent us a Comforter! He IS the Lord, the Precious Third Member of the Holy Trinity! Track 7: "IF YOU WANT IT ALL" This song is for all those who are greedy of gain and try to push us around in our lives, including those unscrupulous in the Music Industry who try to steal our birthrights, our copyrights. Hear what God says about 'if you want it all'. Track 8: "THE SCAR" It is interesting how you get a scar from a wound, yet when it becomes a scar, it's actually stronger than the original skin. Scars make us stronger! So, turn your scars into stars! Track 9: "NOW IS THE TIME" The vision may tarry, but it will surely come! And now that it is here, NOW IS THE TIME to claim it! Track 10: "APPLE OF GOD'S EYE" We ARE the Apple of God's Eye. Imagine that! He Loves us so! The Gorgeous Piano playing on this beautiful song is by pianist extraordinaire, Reed Arvin! Many dear friends joined in making this CD. They are: Keyboards : Reed Arvin, Rick Krive & Cathy Ellis Saxophones & Flutes : Ed Calle Bass : Jorge Casas Guitars : Rey Sanchez & Billy Poe Synthesizers : Reed Arvin & Rick Krive Drums : Rob Echelman & Tony Lavender Background vocals : Cathy Ellis, Rick Krive, Rey Sanchez & Tony Lavender Original Mixing and engineering: Jan Eugenides Digital remastering: Cathy Ellis Executive Producers: Esther Ellis and Cathy Ellis