LES CARLSEN, DAVID ZAFFIRO: Release Tender Rocker
BLOODGOOD founding members, Les Carlsen and David Zaffiro reunite to create a unique song
inspired by Les’s son, Jeff. Les’s first release since 2022, “Jeff’s Song”, will be released on all
streaming platforms on June 14.
In 1971, Les recorded his 6-year old son singing and banging on cardboard boxes. Jeff has since
passed, but his melody comes alive 53 years later as Les Carlsen and David Zaffiro, founding
members of the Christian Music Hall of Fame metal band, BLOODGOOD, create a musical
arrangement weaving together emotionally charged lyrics, searing guitars and Jeff’s voice.
Most everyone has experienced the loss of a loved one. It is especially difficult when it is a child.
This song captures the depth of a father’s love. It reflects the pain of loss while offering the
hope of healing. It was written to inspire and move you towards the One who can make a
difference.
The pocket CD single which includes an instrumental version of the song will be offered FREE as
part of a Father’s Day promotion at girdermusic.com and will be available on
https://www.lescarlsenmusic.com as well as all streaming platforms on June 14.
Song preview https://lescarlsen.hearnow.com/jeffs-song
ABOUT THE ARTIST:
Les Carlsen is a Christian Heavy Metal solo artist who got his start in the Broadway Musical,
“Hair”. Carlsen has been known worldwide for nearly four decades as the legendary voice of
BLOODGOOD.
QUOTES:
Ron Campbell (Pastor of The Ark Church)- “Incredible!!! Your voice NEVER ages… timeless
Brother!!! Such a cool cool concept for a song… so so special!!! The bullet shots are sweet! A
whole other level of songwriting!!!”
Kenny Ortega (Hollywood Walk-of-Fame Star Recipient)- “So special, touching, and full of heart
and soul…Les, your voice and vocals remind me so much of Bowie! Thanks as always for
sharing. Love & Light!”
Bob Beaman (Sanctuary International)- “I love this song! I’m sure it means the world to you.
What a blessing! I really appreciate you sharing it with me, and I’m very excited for the family to
hear it! Very moving. And perfect for Father’s Day.”
Randy Stonehill (Christian Recording Artist) “Hey Les, the song is powerful and unique, both
painful and hopeful…It’s a hard song to hear during this strange season, but it speaks a crucial
truth that my heart still needs to receive.”
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JEFF’S SONG BACKSTORY:
Father’s Day is coming and I’m excited to share a personal treasure of mine with you.
Many of you know that my son Jeff went home to Jesus unexpectedly in December of 2013.
He had a blood clot that stopped his heart.
Yes, we played football, baseball, and basketball together but on this day when he was just six,
we had a very special father/son day together. He wanted to record some music just like dad
so I set up a microphone and recorded him singing and playing ‘drums’ on a cardboard box. We
even did a couple of phrases in harmony! It was cool, but then it got stuffed away somewhere
in storage.
After he passed, there was a search for any and everything of his to just reminisce and feel
close to him. This recording surfaced and I shared it with David Zaffiro, BLOODGOOD’s original
guitar player. We began writing. David put together some music based on a refrain that came
from a phrase Jeffie sang. We pieced together sections of Jeff’s performance, but then the
project sat, unfinished for several years.
At the 10-year Anniversary of Jeff’s passing, Joyce and I were motivated to work on the song
again. David jumped right back in and the creative process continued.
I came up with lyrics and melody, and Joyce positioned Jeff’s parts so that everything worked
together as one very emotional piece of music. “Jeff’s Song” is the result.
I hope you enjoy this and thank you for being a part of my life, even though we may never have
met personally. You, listening to my music creates a natural bond between us. Girder Music has
been so gracious as to offer this bit of personal history to you directly and I’m honored to have
you listen and connect with me through social media about how this inspired you to count
every moment precious with the ones you love.
MESSAGE TO FATHERS:
One of my greatest joys in life was to hold my beautiful baby boy on my chest while he fell
asleep. I could smell his sweet hair and feel him breathing. He would lift his tiny head and look
at me, then kinda lay it back down and sort of hug me with a little squeeze. He was so secure in
his daddy’s arms.
Fathers, remember holding your children. The first time you hold them there is an unbreakable
connection. No matter the circumstances or timing of their birth you are part of the equation
that God used to create this new life.
Fathers are so strategically important to their sons and daughters. Ultimately, every human
must make their own way and choices, but we can give them a strong foundation. Raise them
up in the ways of the Lord so after they act out their crazy, they can find their way to the Truth.
Weigh every word spoken to them because the impact of your words will shape them.
We make mistakes as parents, but every regret we have concerning our relationships with our
children should be shared in love with them so that healing will take place.
This song is an offering to encourage fathers to savor every moment and cherish every breath.
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