You can buy Elizabeth Parker, Dave Caruso's 6-song CD single at iTunes, Amazon and CD Baby or you can order by sending a check for $6 (including U.S. S&H) to:

Aural Contact Productions
P.O. Box 535
Trenton, MI  48183-0535

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Raves for "Elizabeth Parker"

"Elvis Costello Alert!  Dave Caruso is an independent alternative-pop songwriter from Trenton, Michigan.  This is an effort that's dated 2004 but we've only just become aware of it - and are we glad we did.  Here's a guy that knows his way around a pop song, and he's not afraid to flaunt it!  He delivers five Brill Building-esque pop nuggets (and a demo of the title track) with relative ease.  Does this guy even break a sweat when he writes these kind of gems?"

Ray Gianchetti / Kool Kat Musik

"Great EP for pure pop fans!  There's six songs here but despite the healthy helping of music, I still wanted more by the end - such is the EP format but the material here is awesome!  Payoff is big if you are a fan of early Costello, some Squeeze and add a dash of Joe Jackson and later-era The Spongetones.  Dave Caruso explores piano-driven Joel-esque balladry elsewhere - and it works!  Generally, I'm not a fan of that as the song quality rarely can approach the high expectations but the music here hints at a special talent for pop fans and yields the hope that more will follow soon."

NotLame Records / NotLame.com

"Dave has been performing for over 30 years with his band CARUSO during the 80's and with this more recent EP he gets to strut his solo stuff.  He sounds similar to Cliff Hillis, Michael Carpenter and Mark Bacino, with sunny, chiming guitar melodies that are instantly catchy and accessible.  The songcraft is top notch, a perfect example is the Elvis Costello sounding title track Elizabeth Parker.  The next gem is I Can't Be On Time, a finely tuned slice of 80's styled power pop. the bossa nova ballad If I Died Today and strong guitar riffs of Letter To My Ex round out the album.  If you enjoy any of the artists above, then this is excellent addition to your music collection.  I would hope Dave will continue to record and a full length is on the way soon.  Highly Recommended!"

Aaron Kupferberg
PowerPopaholic.com

"For over half a decade, Dave Caruso's Elizabeth Parker remained outside the ears of the world. Composed in 2004, the six-song EP may not have had the proper effect at the time of its original release. And now it emerges strong and powerful while remaining gentle and lovable in the hands of this veteran singer-composer from Trenton, Michigan and former leader of the band, CARUSO."

"This EP from Michigan's Dave Caruso bears a 2004 copyright, but only recently emerged on CD Baby and the digital download outlets, so I seriously doubt that more than a handful of AbPow readers have heard of it. Now's the time to remedy that, as Caruso demonstrates pop craft of a high order here. The title track is the standout, a jangly treat that would have fit it perfectly on The Red Button's 2007 album of the year. I Can't Be on Time is no slouch either, 2:13 of Michael Carpenter-esque power pop, and Letter to My Ex follows in the same vein. A couple of demos (including a version of Elizabeth Parker that recalls Elvis C's Veronica) round out the EP. I'm going to have to make a judgment call on whether this one qualifies for the 2009 EP list, because on merit alone it's a gimme."

AbsolutePowerPop.com

"Hi Dave! I just wanted to tell you how much I LOVE your CD, Elizabeth Parker!  Your music is great, fun and upbeat.  I even added one of your songs to my MySpace profile! I look forward to seeing you soon!"

Donna
Wickliffe, OH

"Elizabeth Parker is a wonderfully written song.  It takes me back to when I was 18.  The time when my memories of riding shotgun in my Dad's Corvette conflicted with wanting to get out on my own.  Everyone has an Elizabeth Parker in their lives.  This song is amazing."

Jennie Mae
South Bend, IN

"We both thought Elizabeth Parker sounded really good - it brightened up a dull Tuesday morning.  It was so strange to hear Liz's name being sung -- she was very amused and thanks you very much.  We will give it any publicity we can with full credit.  Thank you from us both."

Robert and Elizabeth Parker
London, England

"I was on your site and read the creative process in the making of Elizabeth Parker.  Wow was that cool, I have never been narrated through a process like that before. Your gift is truly amazing!"

John
Detroit, MI

"Elizabeth Parker is wonderful.  I assumed it would be really poppy but there’s an earthy quality in your voice that really evens it out.  Bottom line -- it sounds great.  Can’t wait to hear the rest of your songs.  If you could see my hand – I’m giving you the 'rock-on' signal!"

Jackie
New York, NY

"You haven't lost a beat with your new stuff.  I really enjoyed the Elizabeth Parker CD.  I have loaded it loaded in my WinAmp at home, work and have the disc in my car.  Everywhere I go I now have CARUSO and Elizabeth Parker."

Todd J.
Brighton, MI

"Thanks for the [MySpace] add, Dave.  My name is Elizabeth Parker, so your song caught my interest.  Nice, catchy tune!"

Elizabeth Parker
Los Angeles, CA

"The CDs are great!  The CARUSO collection brings back a lot of great memories!  However, I am enjoying your new CD just as much if not more.  Elizabeth Parker is so cool - and if anyone grew up downriver, they know exactly what you are singing about!"

Jill
Wixom, MI

"Dave thanks for adding me [on MySpace]. Hope things are well with you.  ...Always did like that Elizabeth Parker!"

Marc
Shelby Township, MI

"Just got an i-pod from my husband as an anniversary gift.  I'm currently bopping to Elizabeth Parker."

Teri
Nashville, TN

"I really love that song I'm not Finished Yet and I have for a long time!!!  I really like Elizabeth Parker, too.  :)

Hailey
Saginaw, MI

"I remember you and your brothers singing back in the 80s.  I'm glad to see you've taken it to the next level and it sounds really good."

Dave
Danbury, CT