some fact checking dates ruscha's use of the phrase to this 1983 painting
which predates the death valley single with that song on the b-side... i've always been a huge fan of sy's relationship with artists like gerhard richter, mike kelley, richard pettibon, etc etc not to mention their lyrics inspired by philip k dick and william gibson.
but i have to admit i'm just a tiny bit disappointed to find out that they didn't think of this one themselves.....