This is a song of encouragement for those who seek acceptance and love. It takes me back to  the day I collapsed to my knees while doing the dishes. I knew my marriage was broken and there was nothing more I could do to save it. It was a lonely, empty time in my life. I was recently inspired to record this as an acoustic lullaby of hope. You can hear the weeping of the bass -- like a lost soul, my lost soul, crying out. I dedicate this work  to those who are hurting and in need of healing. To you I say He is here and He loves you. Reach out and touch Him. Don't be afraid. 

Words & Music -- Martin Gore

Lainie Ernst - Vocals
Rob Wessel - Godin 5th Avenue archtop blues acoustic guitar & Ibanez Gary Willis special edition fretless bass

Personal Jesus

This blues tune is the painful story of a lady tossed aside by her man in favor of a “woman” he loves so much more. 

Music: Rob Wessel
Lyrics: Elaine “Lainie” Ernst


Lainie Ernst on Vocals
Rob Wessel on Bass, Guitar
Kevin Brown on Organ
Kirk McFarlin on Drums

Produced and Engineered by: Wessel & Ernst 
I got the idea for this song on a lark, really. I decided it needed to be written after I heard Rob Wessel’s tune “Got My Ol’ Guitar” which you can listen to here: 
http://soundcloud.com/rwzblues/got-my-ol-guitar
This is my freshman attempt at songwriting, singing the blues and recording.  My experience is in background, ensemble, and choral voice work on other people’s music, so this process is new to me.  While I wouldn’t call this my best work, I enjoyed doing it and I’m going to keep working on vocal technique and writing...it’s such a blast! 
Thanks for listening!


Lainie Wessel