Single Premiere: Dennis Ellsworth - "Made For You"

Dennis Ellsworth is a songwriter, performer and producer from Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island. His resume includes collaboration with Josh Finlayson and Andy Maize of Skydiggers, Gord Downie of The Tragically Hip, and Joel Plaskett. His 2019 album, Common Senseless, was critically acclaimed and on June 26th he is preparing to release a companion EP to that wonderful release.

Today the Cups N Cakes Network is pleased to give you an exclusive premiere of the track “Made For You.” This song was co-written with Donovan Woods who says this about the track:

"I went to Charlottetown a week before a music festival to participate in a writing camp with some local kids. I was instead paired with Dennis who had released albums, had a publishing deal and was already a hugely competent and committed songwriter. I remember feeling jealous that Dan Mangan got a bunch of kids that he could bestow his wisdom upon and I got a guy who was probably better than me." 

"I remember a news crew watched us write this song, and then I actually saw it on the news," said Woods. "I can’t remember what we were writing about but I’ve always loved the first line: 'I dream about you so often, I don’t even mention it now.' I think about that line all the time because I think it’s a really good first line. It’s capacious. It could go anywhere, but you definitely know what it’s about. A true gem of Canadian songwriting, I’m honoured to officially be involved with one of his records."

Listen to “Made For You” below then follow the players built-in link to pre-order Common Senselessness. If you’re unfamiliar with the 2019 releases, Common Senseless, there is also an option to purchase a “deluxe” version of that album that is comprised of both releases.