Corona
Minutemen
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The people will survive In their environment The dirt, scarcity, and the emptiness of our south The injustice of our greed The practice we inherit The dirt, scarcity and the emptiness of our south There on the beach I could see it in her eyes I only had a Corona Five cent deposit
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About Minutemen's "Corona"Corona" by Minutemen is an upbeat punk rock song from their fourth album "Double Nickels on the Dime," released in 1984.
- The song was written by the band's lead vocalist and guitarist, D. Boon, inspired by a trip to Mexico and observing inequalities and poverty.
- In popular culture, the track gained prominence as the theme song for the MTV show "Jackass".
- The song's chord progression contains a distinctive Mexican folk music influence.
- The band Minutemen disbanded in 1985 following the tragic death of D. Boon in a traffic accident. Their song "Corona" remains a definitive piece of their legacy.
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About Calexico's Cover of "CoronaCalexico, an indie rock band known for its distinct sound blending of American country-rock and Latin influences, covered "Corona" in 2006.
- The Arizona-based band included their version on the compilation album "Cantina El Camino," which features covers of several Latin and southwestern-style songs.
- Calexico's rendition of "Corona" stands out due to it featuring trumpet solos, maracas, and more pronounced Latin rhythm section.
- Although Calexico's version has a slower tempo than the original, it retains the song's strong political commentary.
- Calexico's cover is not as widely recognized as the Minutemen's original version, but it is appreciated by fans for its distinctive Southwestern and Mexican flavor.
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