Sue Ennis
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Sue Ennis is a Seattle songwriter whose songs include Classic Rock radio staples Straight On, Even It Up and Dog and Butterfly. She has co-written over 65 songs for the rock band Heart[1] and co-wrote the theme from The Golden Child starring Eddie Murphy with James Bond composer, John Barry, Ann and Nancy Wilson. Her songs have also appeared in Thomas and The Magic Railroad, a feature film from 2000. In 2004, she and co-writer Hummie Mann won a Soundie award (Puget Sound Advertising Award) for their jingle for State Roofing.
Sue Ennis is a member of the band The Lovemongers, formed by Ann and Nancy Wilson, in the early 1990s.[2] They recorded two albums, "Whirligig" and "Here is Christmas," but never officially broke up.
Sue Ennis and composer Hummie Mann have written a musical called "A Slaying Song Tonight" with Minneapolis-based playwright John Olive. In 2009, she and Mr. Olive received a commission from the prestigious Seattle Children's Theatre to write a musical adaptation of the beloved children's book "Art Dog" by Thacher Hurd. (Debuting Fall 2011)
She teaches classes on song writing and music business at Shoreline Community College in Seattle, Washington and serves as President of the Board of Governors for the Pacific Northwest Chapter of the Recording Academy.
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