About Me

        " I believe that songs are small moments of magic, a gift from God to the songwriter  and from the songwriters’ heart to yours"

      Hi ,My name is Ken Shelton. I really appreciate you visiting my web site! Let me begin by saying that I'm not famous nor am I in this to make money. I simply hope that you will hear or read something that will touch you in a positive way.  Some of my songs like Tomcat Love and the Sign came from my imagination ...others like Gypsy Stars and Me had to be lived first before they could be written. Whatever talent I may possess as a songwriter, I believe to be a gift from God. I am and always will be grateful !

                                                                 My Influences

    I would be terribly amiss if I failed to include my influences. There are so many artist from so many genres that I really don't know where to begin !Not surprisingly ,my list is comprised of singer/songwriters.Jimmy Webb,Carol King,Paul Williams and Burt Bacharach/Hal David would most definitely head the list...followed by Jim Weatherly,Dan Fogelberg ,Harry Chapin ,Tom Waits, Kris Kirstofferson and Leonard Cohen and on and on..

                                                               Ragamuffin Music ? 

   My voice is a "raspy mess" caused by too many smokes and nights of being where I shouldn’t have been ! When you couple it with a pretty melody the results are like something you've probably never heard....consider this a "heads up" !  lol Since my music doesn’t easily fit into traditional genres, I decided to create my own, which I call Ragamuffin Music. Since I created the genre, I guess I can define it like I want, right?...so here goes ! Ragamuffin Songs are born in a place somewhere between fairy tales and faded dreams. They very rarely fit in just one genre. Ragamuffin songs are never clearly or easily defined. These songs are often written in either first person or story style about broken or ragged characters. The melody is often bluesy or melancholic, with an occasional country or sometime folksy feel. The majority of my songs most definitely belong in this genre. I am a "Ragamuffin Christian" so it makes sense that I write songs that other Ragamuffin Christians can relate to....maybe someone like you.

    I believe that songs are small moments of magic, a gift from God to the songwriter and from the songwriters’ heart to yours. They have a way of touching us in a way that few things can. I hope one of my songs somehow touches you in a special way. While you're at my site I hope you'll visit the other pages,and where possible participate in the projects.

                                                                                                                         Ken
 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Guestbook

I would love to know that you were here ! I hope that you will sign my Guest Book and maybe if you feel led leave me a comment about my music or site in general.  Hope  you'll share my site with a friend.  God Bless,   Ken

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  • Brenda Chappell List
    Brenda Chappell List Brandon,ms
    Kenny, your music is amazing.thank you for sharing.

    Kenny, your music is amazing.thank you for sharing.

  • Judy Jones
    Judy Jones
    Ken, thank you for sharing your music, it is real and heartfelt.. I enjoy listening and by the way, I like the raspiness of your voice.

    Ken, thank you for sharing your music, it is real and heartfelt.. I enjoy listening and by the way, I like the raspiness of your voice.

  • Pam Swartwood
    Pam Swartwood Martinsburg WV
    I love your music... Never stop!

    I love your music...
    Never stop!

  • Guy Sandidge
    Guy Sandidge Bolton, MS
    Ken, I should have mentioned that some of us have spent a life that at times was like described in Dan Fogelberg’s “Scarecrow’s Dream”. Oh how blessed we are at times step into that zone “Between the World of Men and Scarecrow’s Dreams” Bless you and your songs that come from your heart and touch our hearts. See you down the road dear friend.

    Ken, I should have mentioned that some of us have spent a life that at times was like described in Dan Fogelberg’s “Scarecrow’s Dream”. Oh how blessed we are at times step into that zone “Between the World of Men and Scarecrow’s Dreams”

    Bless you and your songs that come from your heart and touch our hearts. See you down the road dear friend.

  • Guy Sandidge
    Guy Sandidge Bolton, MS
    Ken , We have been friends since our days at MSU back in 1968 and will be for eternity my brother in Christ. These days are dark and storms are coming even more so but Now it is from evil within our borders. But stay strong and keep your music coming. Yes your “Page in History” and River flows to Heaven but not yet - we have battles to fight that are coming. It will be our finest hour. To quote Dan Fogelberg in his song “River of Souls”: To every man the Mystery sings a different song. He fills his page of History. Dreams his dreams and then he is gone.”

    Ken , We have been friends since our days at MSU back in 1968 and will be for eternity my brother in Christ. These days are dark and storms are coming even more so but Now it is from evil within our borders. But stay strong and keep your music coming. Yes your “Page in History” and River flows to Heaven but not yet - we have battles to fight that are coming. It will be our finest hour. To quote Dan Fogelberg in his song “River of Souls”:

    To every man the Mystery
    sings a different song.
    He fills his page of History.
    Dreams his dreams and then he is gone.”

  • Pam Swartood
    Pam Swartood WV, God's Country
    I call you Mr. Raspy.. Lots of people can sing... but only a few have their own Trademark distinction... Love it, don't stop!

    I call you Mr. Raspy..
    Lots of people can sing... but only a few have their own Trademark distinction... Love it, don't stop!

  • Boddie
    Boddie Birmingham, Alabama
    Keep it up raggamuffin!! Been one all my life without all the smokes. Lol. Love ya man. Love your music and your style.

    Keep it up raggamuffin!! Been one all my life without all the smokes. Lol. Love ya man. Love your music and your style.

  • Carolyn Parks
    Carolyn Parks
    Ken , I think I am a rag muffin. I have become a hermit since I get out like I use to. I have enjoyed your songs since you started. Love you my friend.

    Ken , I think I am a rag muffin. I have become a hermit since I get out like I use to. I have enjoyed your songs since you started. Love you my friend.

  • Frankie Johns
    Frankie Johns Louisville, MS
    Love your music and always have, Ken!! You are a great composer of good music!! I know your sweet mom is smiling down on you. She loved you so much. She sat by me in the choir and talked about you often! Keep on keeping on!!❤️

    Love your music and always have, Ken!! You are a great composer of good music!! I know your sweet mom is smiling down on you. She loved you so much. She sat by me in the choir and talked about you often! Keep on keeping on!!❤️

  • Dan
    Dan New Oxford, PA
    Ken, I've always enjoyed your songs....your singing, songwriting & style. Your story is as inspirational as your songs, especially at this late time in life when I am seeking truth and finally reading the one book I pushed aside for 6 decades. It seemed as though your message was written just to me. Thank you.

    Ken, I've always enjoyed your songs....your singing, songwriting & style. Your story is as inspirational as your songs, especially at this late time in life when I am seeking truth and finally reading the one book I pushed aside for 6 decades. It seemed as though your message was written just to me. Thank you.