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On Golden Pond Music

LICENSING AVAILABLE

Now theatres have an opportunity to heighten the emotional experience with music written by Ernest, along with the legendary Carly Simon, world-renowned fiddler Natalie MacMaster, and internationally-acclaimed composer Joe Deleault.

Ernest is forever gratified to have theatres give his American classic, On Golden Pond, a home and hopes your time on the lake will be as meaningful as it continues to be for audiences around the world.

ON GOLDEN POND*  5:26
Lyrics by Ernest Thompson
Music by Joe Deleault and Natalie MacMaster
Vocals by Emily Flack
Fiddle by Natalie MacMaster
Cello by Matt Brubeck
Guitar by Rob Piltch

On Golden Pond Sample

THE FATHER DAUGHTER DANCE*  3:14
Lyrics by Ernest Thompson
Music by Joe Deleault and Carly Simon
Vocals by Carly Simon
Piano by Joe Deleault
Bass by Brendan Dowd
Guitar/Synth by Randy Roos

The Father Daughter Dance Sample

On Golden Pond CD cover

Buy Christmas is a State of Mind CD by Joe Droukas and lyrics by Ernest Thompson

Carly Simon and Ernest Thompson recording "The Father Daughter Dance" (courtesy photo)
Carly Simon and Ernest Thompson recording “The Father Daughter Dance”
Ernest Thompson, Natalie MacMaster and Joe Deleault in the studio, Fitchburg, MA (courtesy photo)
Ernest Thompson, Natalie MacMaster and Joe Deleault in studio

*Licensing rights must be obtained. For all music licensing inquiries, contact Verdict Music at (508) 444-2242 or by email.

Autographed CDs may be purchased at a 50% wholesale discount for resale at your theatre. To become a reseller, click here.

Ernest Thompson is available for talkbacks and to conduct writing and acting workshops, schedule permitting. To request more information, click here.