from Dover, Newfoundland released a new CD entitled, Great Big Moose (in the middle of the road) in late 2004. This CD by far according to Atlantic Seabreeze, is A. Frank Willlis's best work to date. A. Frank wrote most of the 11 songs on the CD. Bob Porter wrote the song, My Name Is (A. Frank Willis) and co-wrote with A. Frank, 3 others namely; Gypsy Blood, Oh Jenny and 649. The song entitled, Marathon Breakdown was co-written by A. Frank and his brother Carson Willis.Here are the other song titles all written by A. Frank; 15 Feet Tall-Anniversary Waltz-Great Big Moose-Clance's Waltz-Dust On The Pillow and Ol' Deaf Jack.
Arrangements on the CD by: Dave Fitzpatrick (originally with The Fables)-Carson Willis and A. F. Willis. The music is by: Carson Willis, piano, strings, bass & keyboards-Dave Fitzpatrick, drums, lead guitar, rhythm guitars. bb. vocals & keyboards-A. Frank Willis, guitar, bodhran, mandolin, banjo, accordion, bouzouki, harps (harmonicas) and bg vocals- Clyde Wiseman (formerly with The Fables), bg vocals, oversee..er and Steve Pitre, lead guitar, steel guitar and dobro.
The title song written by A. Frank, GREAT BIG MOOSE (in the middle of the road) will certainly be a song as a trademark of A. Frank's as its such a catchy song with its lyrics and music. Two great all music tracks are Anniversary Waltz and Clance's Waltz. The music is outstanding and will be long-time favorites.
This CD is a must for East Coast Music lovers. Atlantic Seabreeze give the album high ratings. To purchase the CD, check your area music stores or Newfoundland stores or contact A. Frank at the above posted website and e-mail addresses.