Colorblind DJ

by Jeff Segal

If you’re up late, say two o’clock

And want to hear some classic rock

Then Clyde’s your man, he’s on the air

From hereabouts to who-knows-where.

But, like many old deejays,

He’s picky about what he plays.

Among the music he’ll avoid:

White Stripes, Black Sabbath and Pink Floyd

Golden Earring, Moody Blues

Elvis singing “Blue Suede Shoes.”

For Clyde, James Brown died years ago,

And Al Green never made the show.

Blue Oyster Cult and David Gray

The Indigo Girls and Green Day.

King Crimson, Tangerine Dream

He cannot even stomach Cream.

Deep Purple may as well be lepers

Likewise, Red Hot Chili Peppers.

Vanilla Fudge and Axl Rose,

On and on the blacklist goes,

But no one really seems to mind –

After all, poor Clyde is colorblind.