Will Work for Food (feat. Mario Carboni)

by Ernest D. Lewis
www.ernielewismusic.com
Copyright 2011, BMI

I Need You So Remix with Dobro

Here's a song to go along with the Pokémon Go craze.

Single Release

The Pokémon Go Blues

David Couch was born and raised in Bakersfield.  He is a graduate of Bakersfield High School and later earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from San Jose State University.  With over 30 years of experience working in the oil and finance industries, David brings an understanding of private enterprise to public office.

In 1998, David was elected to the Bakersfield City Council and continued to serve as the Ward Four Councilman for over thirteen years – serving twice as Vice-Mayor.  In 2012 David was elected to the Kern County Board of Supervisors Fourth District and served as Chairman of the board in 2015.

David’s service in public office has been characterized by a notable willingness to listen.  He appreciates the opportunity to meet with, listen to, and talk with constituents over a cup of coffee or in his office. 

This song was David's campaign jingle.  He won the election again in 2016. 

Vote for David Couch

Election Day is coming.
It's time to make a choice.
Pick the one who is tested, tried, and trusted.

Vote for David Couch.
David Couch
Let him be your voice.

David Couch Election Jingle

“At Wildwood” came to me in the summer of 2018, while visiting Wildwood, NJ, during a family vacation. I was fortunate enough to marry into a wonderful family that has roots along the east coast. Many of those individuals spend time down the shore during the summer, and my wife, Marge, and I love visiting them. We spend a great deal of our days riding waves, enjoying the sights at the beach, riding bikes, and walking on boardwalks or “the boards,” as they are affectionately known.

Wildwood NJ, is known for its rich history of Rock ’n Roll that dates back to the introduction of Bill Haley and the Comets, Chubby Checker, and Bobby Rydell. In fact, Bill Haley launched his hit single, “Rock Around the Clock,” in Wildwood, in 1954. Chubby Checker did the same with his hit, “The Twist,” at Wildwood’s famous Rainbow Club in 1960. Nonetheless, it was Bobby Rydell who won the hearts of Wildwood fans in 1963 with his Wildwood hit, “Wildwood Days.” The song is still proudly played over the speakers on the boards today. 

“At Wildwood” is my tribute to the early Rock ’n Roll era in Wildwood, NJ, and to what Wildwood is today, an amazing Jersey shore vacation spot for anybody seeking fun in the sun. Along with the help of my east coast brother-in-law, Jim Owens, I was able to write the song.

During the creation of "At Wildwood," I needed help during the recording process, so I called upon two very good friends who had no problem belting out pure vocal lines, David Zent and Jim Reed. David is known for his work as a Melodrama actor, his skill in stage-production, his talents in music composition and writing, and his powerful voice, and did I mention that he had throat cancer and won! Jim Reed has been involved in Gospel quartets and trios for many years. He managed and sang bass for The RSV Quartet, a west coast Gospel favorite, for many decades. It was an honor to work with both gentlemen on the project.

"At Wildwood" is available on ITunes, Amazon, CDBaby, and more.

See the video on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ernie.lewis/videos/10218329979427806/?q=Ernie%20Lewis%20at%20wildwood

At Wildwood - Single

At Wildwood

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In 2016, Marge, John Owens, my brother-in-law, Jim and Helen Reed, and I took an extended road trip to Yosemite National Park, in California, and we had a blast. I left the park with a love and respect of nature that I had never felt before. In the end, I wrote a song about Yosemite. Last, but not least, I thank Rick Reno Stevens for working with me during the lyric phase.

By the way, if you have never visited Yosemite, I suggest going. The scenery is breath-taking.

Yosemite

To pay tribute to the month of February and Valentine's Day, I re-recorded my song, "Be My Valentine." From my family members to yours, we wish you and your loved ones a wonderful month of love. Enjoy and please share.

Love

Be My Valentine

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The ukulele is an amazing, inspirational instrument. I never know what to expect once I start writing a song with one. "My Heart - My Love" came to me while strumming my Pono concert ukulele. It's a tune about my wedding day and my life with wife, Marge.  It's a personal song, but it might be one that you can relate to - hope so.

My Heart - My Love

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New Music

I wrote another love song this week, "I Love Only You" and have created a video to go along with it. Most of my originals are love songs. I can't help it. Anyway, I hope that you enjoy the tune. Happy Valentine's month!

I Love Only You

Presents stacked under the tree, it’s Christmas.
Tags that say from you to me, it’s Christmas.
The house is warm and strung with lights.
We’ll snuggle in our bed tonight.
Oh what a joyous sight.
It’s Christmas.

Spending time with those we love, it’s Christmas.
Angels watch from up above.
It’s Christmas.
Christmas songs on the radio.
The fireplace gives a flickering show.
While neighbors play out in the snow.
It’s Christmas.

Thanking God for what we have.
It’s Christmas.
Spreading cheer to those in need.
It’s Christmas.
We celebrate the birth of Christ.
The choir sings Silent Night.
All is calm - all is bright.
It’s Christmas.

We celebrate the birth of Christ.
The choir sings Silent Night.
All is calm - all is bright.
It’s Christmas.

I’ll hold you in my arms tonight.
It’s Christmas.

It's Christmas

Renowned for playing multiple instruments, Ernie Lewis has been called a "renaissance man" in his field. Ernie is a singer and song writer who enjoys performing many genres of music.

Ernie was born in Ft. Leonard Wood, MO, where he spent his childhood in the early 1960s playing in the woods, picking boysenberries, and learning his first tunes on his brother's Harmony acoustic guitar. He moved with his family to Bakersfield, California, in 1966, and since then he has performed in a number of established California-based groups.

In 1979, Ernie joined the company of Tom Hunnicutt, who - at that time - was the leader of a Folk/Bluegrass band, the Honeybee Ridge Gang. The gang performed at a variety of functions, one of which was hosted by Buck Owens.

In 1981, the Honeybee Ridge Band disbanded, and Ernie found a new home as a member of the Moosehead Band, the brain child of Kenny Walters who asked Ernie to give his band a try, and that he did.

The Moosehead Band performed up to 2009, and during the band's 28-year run, the group had the opportunity to compete in the Seagram's 7 Battle of Bands in Nashville, Tennessee, where the members represented Southern California and took 3rd place in 1983. In addition, the group opened for such greats as John Anderson, Asleep at the Wheel, the Bellamy Brothers, the Flying Burrito Brothers, and Bailey and the Boys. The band also performed with Jim Hager from the Hager Brothers, Mayf Nutter, legendary Roy Nichols of Merle Haggard and the Strangers, and Mark Herndon from the Country group Alabama.

After the Moosehead Band separated, Ernie did some soul searching and discovered that he enjoyed playing Bluegrass again, and in December 2009, Ernie accepted an invitation to be a member of Highway 65. Currently, Ernie is working on his original music and is enjoying meeting new friends along the way. His enthusiasm is contagious. 

Ernie Lewis

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