Managed by Tommy Mottola, New York songstress ELLEN SHIPLEY debuted in 1979 on the New York International label with an album boasting a host of hot session players. Contributing musicians included guitarists G.E. Smith, RICK DERRINGER and NETWORK's Richie Cerniglia, bassist John Siegler, drummers Jerry Marotta and Joe Franco and the likes of the girls from DESMOND CHILD AND ROUGE and also the duo of HALL & OATES on backing vocals.

The album was co-produced by UTOPIA keyboard player Ralph Shuckett and Ed Sprigg.

Ellen signed to Capitol for her sophomore effort, 'Breaking The Ice Age'.

1983's 'Call Of The Wild' saw contributions from Richie Cerniglia, Ralph Shuckett, DESMOND CHILD and Maria Vidal.