niversity of Central Florida and had this to say in a press release: “What I like about Shirley Sheppard’s lyrics is the natural, conversational quality they have.  There is no sense of forced rhyme or an awkward phrase thrown in just to complete a verse, but instead a smooth flow of words as natural as conversation.  To my way of thinking, good lyrics must first of all be believable.  When combined with a great melody, her songs are terrific.”

Mike “Ironman” Curtis, Hollywood, California: 