Ian Ballard
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Measure of a Man Measure of a Man
A song about picking yourself up from a loss.
11/14/2013 Country General
Silvery Moon Silvery Moon
A country song I wrote about a disasterous relationship. Recorded with Brian Donner-D'Ambrosia on drums, Marc Weller on steel, and the fabulous Mort Marker on lead guitar.
11/14/2013 Country General
A Day Late And A Dollar Short A Day Late And A Dollar Short
Just a song about a guy who has wasted a lot of time.
11/14/2013 Country General
Look At Her Look At Her
I wrote this song for my daughter's wedding. I feel it was the perfect song for us to dance to and to tel everyone that I adore her. It was recorded with my friends Dan Berens on drums, Tom Griffin on bass, and Marc Weller on steel and guitar.
11/14/2013 Country General
Around The Turn.mp3 Around The Turn.mp3
I wrote this song when I felt betrayed by an old friend.
2/23/2012 Country General
The Long Road.mp3 The Long Road.mp3
This is a song about old friends I lost touch with many years ago but I can still close my eyes and see them and hear their voices.
2/23/2012 Country General
Hank's Cadillac.mp3 Hank's Cadillac.mp3
This is a story about the ghost of Hank Williams driving around the old forgotten highways of America.
2/23/2012 Country General
Back When We First Met.mp3 Back When We First Met.mp3
A song about how I felt when I first met my wife.
2/23/2012 Country General
Talking To The Floor.mp3 Talking To The Floor.mp3
I was sweeping the floor one day and found myself talking to my dear late friend Johnny Dennis. I actually felt a little mad at him for being gone but I was just talking to the floor.
2/23/2012 Country General
If You See Kaye.mp3 If You See Kaye.mp3
I sort of stole this idea from my good friend Gary Fishell. I didn't realize it until he played his version at a shared bill gig one night. Oops. At least I gave him credit and he said he likes it.
2/23/2012 Country General
The Big Nowhere.mp3 The Big Nowhere.mp3
2/23/2012 Country General
You Can Thank Me Now You Can Thank Me Now
An upbeat song in 4/4 about a philandering creep who meets up with his ex and her new love.
9/2/2007 Country General
It's Over It's Over
A song about a guy who's had enough. Recorded live with studio chatter and all.
9/19/2005 Country General
Years Ago Years Ago
This is a serious country song about a self destructive alcoholic/drug abuser.
3/22/2004 Traditional Country
Please Take Me With You Please Take Me With You
This is a song about a man saying that his lover, who is leaving him, can have everything as long as she takes him too.
3/13/2004 Country General
Winds of Change Winds of Change
This is a song about the cyclic nature of a long term relationship. Sometimes it's hot and somtimes it's cold. This is about the beginning of a downswing into a cold spell.
3/13/2004 Country General
Now and Then Now and Then
This is a song about a man who was in love with a woman who married someone else for his money but still called on the main character for love now and then.
3/9/2004 Country General
Let It Burn Let It Burn
This is a song about a man whose lady is cheating on him. He doesn't have any proof but he knows and he wants no part of her anymore.
2/24/2004 Alternative Country
Farmer John Farmer John
This is a song about the plight of farmers vs. corporate farms in America.
2/16/2004 Alternative Country
