The Goldcoast Singers, Plastic Jesus (1962)
Details
| Title | The Goldcoast Singers, Plastic Jesus (1962) |
| Author | folkarchivist |
| Duration | 4:48 |
| File Format | MP3 / MP4 |
| Original URL | https://youtube.com/watch?v=aRVK1FzC_Wk |
Description
The Goldcoast Singers, Plastic Jesus (1962):
THE GOLDCOAST SINGERS often go to church socials in order to relax, sometimes they are called upon to sing by their friends and neighbors. At one of these socials they were called upon to sing before a film short. During a reel change an old parishioner approached them and remarked that she liked the song and thought that they showed good taste in their radio-listening. However, "Plastic Jesus" was not well received by several educators who have called it blasphemous. It is felt that the only thing objectionable about this song is that the manufacturers of these icons might feel that it cheapens their product. It is assumed that the educators involved have at one time purchased one of these items to decorate their automobiles. (Note: these icons are no longer manufactured in Del Rio, Texas, but due to expansion problems have moved to Chicago.)
