Chelsea was inspired by an adoration for Joni Mitchell. As a pure artist she has few rivals. Her true artistry has touched the lives of so many with her eclectic style, deep lyrics and haunting voice. 

Joni has inspired me, entertained me, taught me and uplifted me throughout my musical life. I use her as a yardstick lyrically. It prevents me from churning out meaningless lyric.

Thinking about her trials and tribulations I started to pen a song about her. I quickly departed from Joni as the subject and…

I was very lucky during the 1990's to be invited to play bass for Chris Cain who was touring Australia for the very first time and needed a pickup band. Chris is regarded by his peers as a giant in blues and it was my good fortune to play, tour and learn from him over many years.

"Hands down my favourite blues player on the scene today. He’s an absolute blinder of a guitarist, with the voice of B.B. King and the chops of Albert King." JOE BONAMASSA - Blues Guitarist.

I can't remember exactly when I got the idea to write "Working On The Chain Gang", but I do know that I was inspired by Chris and his incredible talent and understanding of the Blues. I wanted to write a tune that showcased the guitar and B3, two instruments that Chris played well and that features in many blues tunes.

Bebe is a name my daughter called our toy poodle when she first began to put words together. Our little black bundle of fluff (the dog, not my daughter) was named Frankie after my Father, Francis. In way of background, the little black dog had a white tough of fluff on her bottom chin that looked like a little white goatee. My father had a Frank Zapper style moustache and goatee so the name fitted perfectly.

Bebe in French means baby. I didn't know that until just now when I did an internet search. When I adapted this feminine name for my lyric I thought it sounded like it could be a nickname for Beatrice as in Bea or Bea-Bea. Again as I research the internet, Bebe is quoted as a suitable nickname for Beatrice so that's fortunate.

The subject matter for Bebe was inspired not by a fictitious girl but by a fella I once knew. The persons short life and story that inspired this lyric was not dissimilar to many troubled souls. A life full of hope and promise but sadly short and unfulfilled.