Ian Ballard
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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.
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.
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.
Around The Turn.mp3 Around The Turn.mp3
I wrote this song when I felt betrayed by an old friend.
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.
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.
Back When We First Met.mp3 Back When We First Met.mp3
A song about how I felt when I first met my wife.
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.
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.
The Big Nowhere.mp3 The Big Nowhere.mp3
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.
It's Over It's Over
A song about a guy who's had enough. Recorded live with studio chatter and all.
Years Ago Years Ago
This is a serious country song about a self destructive alcoholic/drug abuser.
Crazy bi Crazy bi***
Everybody knows one (or two for that matter). You can only be offended by it if you are one!
Dreams of a Fool Dreams of a Fool
This is a song about an old man who never fulfilled his ambitions of making it big in the music business.
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.
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.
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.
