Paul Newman was a rare human being: a creative talent with a perfect face and a kind and giving soul. Through his company Newman's Own, he gave over $250 million to charity and as a philanthropist he donated his time, money and name to many organizations. I was very sad to hear of his recent passing and was reminded of this song, Plastic Jesus, which Mike and I had just talked about as a fitting song for this week's somewhat prison inspired picks. Now that Newman is gone, it's even more appropriate.
In the classic anti-conformist film Cool Hand Luke, Newman sings this song when he learns his mother has died; Ernie Marrs lent his voice for another version in the film but the folk song was originally recorded and written by Ed Rush and George Cromarty.
But what do you think?