The Little Willies
(mind out of gutter please)
I went to Barnes & Noble tonight to pick up their second album (also known as a CD to the youngins.) I asked the guy at the counter and he knew exactly what I was looking for and was sure they had some in stock, but after looking it up he had none nor were there any on order.
I paid $14 and change to have it special ordered and delivered to my house via UPS; shipping charges waived. They’re likely losing money on this transaction but I’m not a stock holder, so I really don’t care, although I did buy a book with a markup that I’m sure will make up the difference.
I mentioned to the sales guy, and he agreed, if the Little Willies were marketed as the Little Willies featuring Norah Jones, they’d have 20 copies in stock.
I give her big props for going under the radar and doing what her heart told her to do after becoming a superstar … of course massive success gave her that opportunity, but she ran with it instead of turning into a tool of the recording industry.