Power pop from Idle Kings, the Los Angeles based group that launched the careers of Norman Kelsey, Montana Shane Deskins and drummer Larry Doran. Originally released on the Idle Kings' "Kicking Down Walls" EP in 1998. Currently out of print. 

Lead Vocal, Bass & Keyboards: Norman Kelsey. 
Lead Guitar, Vocals: Montana Shane. 
Drums: Larry Doran

Henry V

Power pop from Idle Kings, the Los Angeles based group that launched the careers of disco mystic Norman Kelsey, alt-country rocker Montana Shane Deskins, composer David DeMarco and drummer Larry Doran. Originally released on the Idle Kings' "Declaring The Truths" LP in 1997. Currently out of print.

Co-Lead Vocal, Guitar: Montana Shane. 
Co-Lead Vocal, Bass: Norman Kelsey. 
Lead Guitar: David DeMarco.
Drums: Larry Doran.

Beautiful Wonderful Things

A paean to peace and love. A guitar-driven R&B throwback and the closing track from "A Talent For Loving." Released in 2007.

A Talent For Loving

Love Someone

For your GRAMMY Consideration. "Sun Rose" has been accepted into the competition for the 61st GRAMMY Awards. Thank you for listening and for your support!

"Sun Rose" 

Written and performed by Norman Kelsey featuring Jason Berk on lead guitar and multi-instrumentalist and producer Adam Marsland. Recorded at Karma Frog. Mastered by Earle Mankey. 

"Sun rose today and so should I 
I better make the most so I 
Can say I did and not I tried.

Some castles fade and some survive
But they are haunted by the lives
That couldn't see the world outside"

Lyrics reprinted by permission. Copyright Norman Kelsey, 2018. The song is available for purchase now at CDBaby http://store.cdbaby.com/cd/normankelsey6 and at iTunes 
https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/sun-rose/1422585030?i=1422585031

Norman Kelsey Collected Songs 2018

Sun Rose

Written and performed by Norman Kelsey featuring Jason Berk on guitar and multi-instrumentalist and producer Adam Marsland. Recorded at Karma Frog. Mastered by Earle Mankey.

Available via CD Baby https://store.cdbaby.com/cd/normankelsey6 and iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/when-i-say-i-love-you/1422585030?i=1422585032

Sun Rose EP

8/3/18

When I Say I Love You

The eponymous, lead track from Norman Kelsey's 2008 album A TALENT FOR LOVING. A burst of California Sunshine Funk recorded at Monnow Valley Studio, Monmouth, Wales. Produced by James Rix. Available for digital download globally. For more details visit www.normankelsey.com

"Supermodels With Gatling Guns" is the seventh track on Norman Kelsey's new CD, ON THE REBOUND. A song that has been a live favorite for some time finally gets its due. This rocking affair features the drumming of LA veteran DJ Bonebrake (X) and wild guitar stylings from Bryan Farrar. It was produced by Adam Marsland at Karma Frog, Reseda, CA. For more information visit www.normankelsey.com.

Supermodels With Gatling Guns

"Can't Endure Any More" initially appeared on the Dutch Powerpop compilation "Made in California, Vol.1" in 1999. It was subsequently released on the out-of-print debut from Bat Country, "Entertainment Now" in 2000. 
Personnel: 
Norman Kelsey - Vocals, Bass, Piano 
David DeMarco - Guitars
Larry Doran - Drums, Percussion

Music & Lyrics by Norman Kelsey, ©️1999

Entertainment Now

Can't Endure Any More

Norman Kelsey is an L.A. based singer-songwriter. He has released two solo albums, "A Talent for Loving" and "On The Rebound," and the EP, "Sun Rose." He also recorded with Pacific Soul Ltd. and Idle Kings. Norman has also played bass with Bobby Bognar's Handsome and in 2023 reunited with fellow former-Idle King, Montana Shane to form the Canyon Band.

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