NOSTALGIA AIN'T WHAT IT USED TO BE - TRACK LIST 1. Scattered Ashes - Beach towns can change over the years, but not childhood memories of summer vacations. 2. Fitness Protection Program - When a plan to get in shape goes horribly wrong in the juice bar. 3. Dream Preview - Predicting future events by first seeing them in your dreams...It happens! 4. Life Behind Bars - An acoustic version of a song I recorded on my first CD...Dedicated to the bartenders. 5. Inmate of the Month - Do you want to meet powerful and influential celebrities? Try a prison sentence! 6. Fingers Down Your Neck - A love song...that's all. 7. Leaving Her Behind - After much deliberation and personal anguish, he can't believe he's leaving her behind. 8. Nostalgia Ain't What It Used To Be - Were the "Good Old Days" really that great or do we just remember them that way? 9. Hindsight's 2010 - It's about perspective and how that changes as you get older. Here in the year 2012. hindsight's 2010. 10. Dick's Fun Removal Service - Remember at Dick's ... we're not happy until you're not happy! 11. Delta Change - Dedicated to the resilient people of the Gulf Coast, New Orleans and the Mississippi delta. 12. March 4th - Inspired by revolution, recovery and the enduring spirit of hope...March Forth! THE MUSICIANS Eric Ellis - Vocals, Guitars, Bass, Mandolin & Banjo Dave Murphy - Keyboards Rusty Danmyer - Pedal Steel Sasha Ostrovsky - Dobro & Lap Steel Phil Wolfe - Harmonica Las Palmas Mariachis - Mexican Horns Recorded at Studio 213 in Cape Coral, FL and Dog Ear Studio in Nashville, TN Mixed and mastered at Dog Ear Studio in Nashville TN by Eric Ellis & Jamie LaRitz CD production by DiscMakers in Pennsauken, NJ CD Artwork and design by Eric Ellis. Cover photos (L to R) Coming to America - my first road trip Having a beer with dear old Dad The Beachfront Cottage called the "Hi Seas" The Ellis brothers in Ireland late 1920's A very special thanks to all the usual suspects during the writing and recording process. Much thanks to Dave Murphy and Jamie LaRitz for their recording and production advice, Lorraine Mason for her help with the artwork, and of course my family for putting up with the long process. Photography by Teresa Ellis, Lavonne Ellis & the family archives. I also want to thank the musicians who played on these songs - Dave, Sasha, Rusty and Phil. Their contributions were invaluable. Visit my website www.eric-ellis.com for more info and complete song lyrics. All words & music by Eric Ellis copyright 2011.