Ellen Foleyis an American singer and actress whose range of talent and experience has spanned edgy rock, mainstream pop, standard Broadway, sitcom television, and Hollywood. She has released three albums on her own but she is perhaps best known for her collaborative work.
Her debut album from 1979, Nightout is the most memorable, evoking the classic girl group sound of the 1960s, notably Phil Spector's Wall of Sound. The record was produced by Ian Hunter and Mick Ronson. Her two other solo albums were titled "Spirit of St. Louis" and "Another Breath".
She can be heard on The Clash album Sandinista! in the song "Hitsville UK". All four members of The Clash appeared on her 1981 album The Spirit of St. Louis and Mick Jones and Joe Strummer co-wrote a number of songs for the album. The Clash's hit song "Should I Stay or Should I Go" from the Combat Rock album, was about the turbulent relationship they shared. It was written and sung by Mick Jones.
The Alvin Terry Bandwas a rocking good band with one great song writing team, Alvin and I. At one point the band even had Brendan O’Brien on 2nd guitar and bass on some of our studio recordings.