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
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I have always admired Paul Newman for putting his money to work in such productive ways… his Newman’s Own line is high quality stuff and the proceeds go to good causes too, it’s a win-win