A misheard lyric from 40 summers ago

“Take It Easy” introduced a lot of us to The Eagles, in 1972.

My high school friend, Jim, misunderstood one of the lyrics of that set-in-the-Southwest song.

But before we get to the mildly off-color details, let me tell you something about Jim. He would grow up to become the supervising sound editor for one or two of the “Star Trek” spin-off series. I think he won awards and what not.

So you would assume his hearing was adequate.

Nonetheless, he thought the Eagles were singing “Lookin’ for a lover who won’t blow my rubber.”

Vivid, certainly. Edgy? No doubt. But not the most elegant phrase, I’m sure you will agree. And let’s not even entertain questions of possible meaning.

Jim revealed this misapprehension outside Ann Wick’s house, where a party was underway.

I cannot recall if I was the one who noted that the actual line was “Lookin’ for a lover who won’t blow my cover.”

But I am quite sure that, at Jim’s expense, a good time was had by all.

If there is one thing 17-year-old boys love it is evidence that they aren’t the only idiot in the conversation.