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Ellsworth Thomas Brown

Ellsworth T. Brown 1925-2010

Radio Officer, Merchant Marine WWII. Philadelphia-born musician, most excellent composer, lyricist, educator and performer. Father to Dartanyan, Kevan and Don. Grandfather to Jaimeo, Marisha, Eriq and Lia.

“If It’s Music, It’s Love” —E.T.B.

Staten Island photo: 2003 - Ellsworth (seated) with his sons (Don (L) Dartanyan (2nd from Right) and Kevan (right). Grandkids Eriq (2nd from left) and Marisha and Jaimeo (behind Ellsworth). not pictured Granddaughter Lia off at Hamilton College

“Every Day’s A Holiday” Lyrics and music from our father Ellsworth

recorded in New York City circa 1977

Special Thanks to Julie Gammack and special, special thanks to the Iowa Writers Collaborative community without which this work would feel lonely indeed. Big love to all of you.

…..and to my growing number of subscribers, I appreciate your attention and $upport more than you’ll ever know. More to come….