First of all, I’m a big huge jerk. I got a CD in the mail from The Gay Blades months and months ago (maybe even a year ago). It had a post-it note on it that said, “TGB + EJ 4 Fun Times” inside a big heart-shape. It contained a delightful collection of what they call “trash pop”. I was moved. Then, I forgot about the CD and The Gay Blades and their heart-shaped post-it note.

It was at this point when it should have occured to me: I had unintentionally trampled on their heart as if it were merely, say…a gall bladder or a pancreas.

To make matters worse, I have carted their sticker around on my hard drive for at least that long. I have listened to said CD a number of times. I have failed them inasmuch as they’ve provided me with good music to listen to that I like. I want to be the first to apologize to them for being a big huge jerk by gladly posting this tribute that one (or both) members recorded in tribute to the late Paul Newman.

The note which came attached will explain everything I think:

Hi…

I’m a huge fan of Paul Newman and I’m going to miss knowing he’s out there, so I recorded this today. Its way sadder when he sings it in Cool Hand Luke though…dig it.

Clark Westfield
The Gay Blades
http://thegayblades.rcrdlbl.com

Now, if you please, enjoy this quick ditty with my thanks to Clark and The Gay Blades for the … enjoyment they have brought me these many months. You can get some more good stuff from them by visiting them at RCRDLBL.

The Gay Blades - Plastic Jesus