Murdoch and Me

Last year, I was invited to play the All Things Digital conference. My opening act was... Rupert Murdoch -- how many female singer-songwriters can say that? Now as most people know, I am a bit of a lefty -- my record company is "Pinko Records", so it was somewhat disarming to get a nice warm hug from the man responsible for Fox News and even worse... the new MySpace. He was really nice and reminded me, in one strange flash, of my father -- except my dad was not a megalomaniacal media mogul; he was a veterinarian.

Last night at D, the billing was the same: Rupert, then one song from me. I was asked by the hosts (Walt and Kara), about an hour before "showtime", if I would write a song for Rupert. They said I could not be mean; he is their boss, you know. This was a tall order. Here's what I came up with:

Comments

[Grin-and-tell]

So cool and awesome, Jill S.

You have such a wry sense-of-humor and an empathetic-voice (if that's a correct usage of the Zeitgeist-­influenced Lebowski-ian nomenclature).

I'm gonna play your duet with Warren Zevon on Johnny Cash's "Jackson" now (to extend the feeling). 3/18/00 Philly's Club Bene, b.t.w.

Oh, and I'm finally gonna go out and buy all your CD's (as I'd be lying if I said I currently owned any).

Ah, the simple sweetness of redemption-deferred (and "you don't even know the half-of-it").

[Steve Holloway]

Cheers, Jill, brilliant work!!!

It's very possible that Rupert can be shown the light by bright souls like you. And even if not, you make the world a happier place for the rest of us.

[RJII]

Murdoch k*lled american journalism.

[AGarcia]

That was awesome!

[SEQUOIABISON]

Fearless, in your face lyrics, well done.

[peachfuzz]

she's so good

[rf-hawaii]

Cool.

[David Wild - Huffpost Blogger]

If you enjoyed this post, you will love Jill's new album -- it's one of the best of the year. And if you haven't ever seen her live, take it from this aging rock critic, and do so any chance you get.

[underoath]

Awsome

[wtheman]

jill, that was terrific. Thanks!

[LeeCalif]

I wish that song about Murdoch was true !

Enjoyed both songs !

[Michael Pastore]

Bravo! That was great! ... I'll get your new CD. Thanks, Jill.

[lulamaebroadway]

I've been a Jil fan for over a decade - she's the best! So smart, so funny, such a kick ass guitarist! She's one of the good guys, so support her and buy her new album via her website: www.jillsobule.com. The whole thing was financed by fans and it's terrific!

Way to go Jill! And I love that dress!

[gluvox12]

Love it!

[nammy50]

I bought your new cd California Years... awesome!

Thanks for being so funny.