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MavisEllen Jackson

by MavisEllen Jackson

I am a retired nurse that discovered that she could write songs. To my surprise after writing my first song at 58 years old I found I was able to write lyrics for a variety of genres and make up melodies. By then singing the words to musicians/music director/producers the backing tracks are then made and vocalists record. I do not wish to be a performer. I love writing songs and am lucky enough to have met many very talented musicians and singers who are willing to work with me.

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Episodes

  1. Malcolm The Mischievous Monkey

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  2. 'Micky' The Dog That Couldn't Bark

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  3. Archie The Anteater Who Wouldn't Eat Ants

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  4. The Ugly Spider With No Name

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  5. Claude The Cat

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  6. Larry The Lazy Lion

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  7. Harry The Runaway Hedgehog

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  8. D Is For Desmond And Donkey

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  9. Freddie The Fox With A Cunning Plan

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  10. Geraldine The Giraffe With Short Legs

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  11. Cara The Caterpillar Who Wished She Could Fly

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  12. Leo The Rabbit With Long Ears

    An album of twelve story songs for children. Each is a tale of serendipity with a happy outcome. An accompanying book packed with beautiful illustrations and lyrics is also available, so you and your little one can read or sing along to these songs.

  13. 'Singalong Songs: Animals (volume 1)' - medley

    A medley of the twelve songs on my first 'Singalong Songs' album.

  14. Shaken Spice - 'New Ground' - medley

    A medley of the 10 songs on the third Shaken Spice album 'New Ground'.

  15. Shaken Spice - Burn Your Boats

    Shaken Spice - Burn Your Boats by MavisEllen Jackson

  16. Shaken Spice - Cloud Nine

    Shaken Spice - Cloud Nine by MavisEllen Jackson

  17. Shaken Spice - Cut To The Chase

    Shaken Spice - Cut To The Chase by MavisEllen Jackson

  18. Shaken Spice - Heart On Your Sleeve

    Shaken Spice - Heart On Your Sleeve by MavisEllen Jackson

  19. Shaken Spice - New Ground

    Shaken Spice - New Ground by MavisEllen Jackson

  20. Shaken Spice - Spin

    Shaken Spice - Spin by MavisEllen Jackson

  21. Shaken Spice - Stand Together

    Shaken Spice - Stand Together by MavisEllen Jackson

  22. Shaken Spice - The Dotted Line

    Shaken Spice - The Dotted Line by MavisEllen Jackson

  23. Shaken Spice - The Rough With The Smooth

    Shaken Spice - The Rough With The Smooth by MavisEllen Jackson

  24. Shaken Spice - Back Against The Wall

    Shaken Spice - Back Against The Wall by MavisEllen Jackson

  25. I'm Gonna Lay My Troubles Down - James Gladson

    I'm Gonna Lay My Troubles Down - James Gladson by MavisEllen Jackson

  26. A Grain Of Sand - James Gladson

    A Grain Of Sand - James Gladson by MavisEllen Jackson

  27. Strength To Believe - James Gladson

    Strength To Believe - James Gladson by MavisEllen Jackson

  28. When It's Not Easy - James Gladson

    When It's Not Easy - James Gladson by MavisEllen Jackson

  29. Is This World What You Meant It To Be? - James Gladson

    Is This World What You Meant It To Be? - James Gladson by MavisEllen Jackson

  30. Remembering To Pray - James Gladson

    Remembering To Pray - James Gladson by MavisEllen Jackson

  31. I've Got A River - James Gladson

    I've Got A River - James Gladson by MavisEllen Jackson

  32. When One Door Closes

    When One Door Closes by MavisEllen Jackson

  33. James Gladson - 'Strength To Believe' - medley

    A medley of the eight songs on my worship album 'Strength To Believe'.

  34. Amanda Boyd - Locked Down, Lifted Up - album medley

    A medley of the eight songs on the album 'Locked Down, Lifted Up', written during lockdown by Mavis Jackson and sung by Amanda Boyd.

  35. Make Your Own Music - sung by James Gladson

    This song was written for me by Janette Skinner, a close friend and fellow member of A Lilt Of Songwriters, my songwriting group in the Bournemouth U3A.

  36. The Brineriders - With A Pinch Of Salt - album medley

    A medley of the eight songs on The Brineriders' debut album 'With A Pinch Of Salt', written by Mavis Ellen Jackson and sung by Karen Boyle and Amanda Boyd.

  37. The Watching Child - Amanda Boyd

    The Watching Child - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  38. Outside In - Amanda Boyd

    Outside In - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  39. Spring Is Sprung - Amanda Boyd

    Spring Is Sprung - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  40. Different Times - Amanda Boyd

    Different Times - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  41. Certain Uncertainty - Amanda Boyd

    Certain Uncertainty - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  42. Pretend It's Like A Game - Amanda Boyd

    Pretend It's Like A Game - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  43. It's So Complicated - Amanda Boyd

    It's So Complicated - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  44. Better Than Any Broom - Amanda Boyd

    Better Than Any Broom - Amanda Boyd by MavisEllen Jackson

  45. I'm Missing The Sea - The Brineriders

    I'm Missing The Sea - The Brineriders by MavisEllen Jackson

  46. Sea Picture - The Brineriders

    Sea Picture - The Brineriders by MavisEllen Jackson

  47. The Moods Of The Sea - The Brineriders

    The Moods Of The Sea - The Brineriders by MavisEllen Jackson

  48. Across The Sea - The Brineriders

    Across The Sea - The Brineriders by MavisEllen Jackson

  49. The Donald Mackinnon Story - The Brineriders

    The Donald Mackinnon Story - The Brineriders by MavisEllen Jackson

  50. Love Is Left Behind - The Brineriders

    Love Is Left Behind - The Brineriders by MavisEllen Jackson

About this show

I am a retired nurse that discovered that she could write songs. To my surprise after writing my first song at 58 years old I found I was able to write lyrics for a variety of genres and make up melodies. By then singing the words to musicians/music director/producers the backing tracks are then made and vocalists record. I do not wish to be a performer. I love writing songs and am lucky enough to have met many very talented musicians and singers who are willing to work with me.

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Frequently asked questions

How many episodes does MavisEllen Jackson have?

MavisEllen Jackson has 254 episodes on PodParley. The most recent episode was published on April 4, 2025.

What is MavisEllen Jackson about?

I am a retired nurse that discovered that she could write songs. To my surprise after writing my first song at 58 years old I found I was able to write lyrics for a variety of genres and make up melodies. By then singing the words to musicians/music director/producers the backing tracks are then...

How often does MavisEllen Jackson release new episodes?

MavisEllen Jackson publishes every two weeks, based on its 254 episodes since April 2012.

Who hosts MavisEllen Jackson?

MavisEllen Jackson is created and hosted by MavisEllen Jackson.
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