Young New Mexican Puppeteer
Toots Thielemans, Tom Jones
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In a town near Albuquerque Lived a most concerned young boy He said lately I have noticed Folks don't live with peace and joy With frowns and worry on their faces They're lost and don't know where to go He said I'll get the people straightened By putting on a puppet show The young New Mexican puppeteer He saw the people all lived in fear He thought that maybe they'd listen to A puppet telling them what to do You know he got some string and he got some wood He did some carving and he was good And folks came running so they could hear The young New Mexican puppeteer First he carved out young Abe Lincoln Abe will teach 'em civil rights Then a king named Martin Luther So they'd recall his peaceful fight Old Mark Twain, his wit and wisdom Will surely show them life is fun But he smiled with satisfaction When the prince of peace was done The young New Mexican puppeteer He saw the people all lived in fear He thought that maybe they'd listen to A puppet telling them what to do You know he got some string and he got some wood He did some carving and he was good And folks came running so they could hear The young New Mexican puppeteer Now his puppet shows were clever And he made the people laugh When he got across the message To walk along life's open path They built him his own puppet theater Decked out with spotlights yellow and red And then they wrote him up in all the papers And this is what the story said It said The young New Mexican puppeteer He saw the people all lived in fear He thought that maybe they would listen to A puppet telling them what to do You know he got some string and he got some wood He did some carving and he was good And folks came running so they could hear The young New Mexican puppeteer
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Written by: EARL SHUMAN, LEON CARR
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12 facts about this song
Artist Information"Young New Mexican Puppeteer" is sung by Welsh singer Tom Jones, who is renowned for his powerful and unique voice, and his charismatic stage presence.
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Era of ReleaseThe song was released in 1972, a period when Tom Jones was at the height of his popularity worldwide.
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Album Details"Young New Mexican Puppeteer" is featured on the album of the same name, which is the 16th studio album by Tom Jones.
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Genre ClassificationThe song, like many of Tom Jones' tracks, falls under the genre of Pop and Blue-Eyed Soul.
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Song InspirationThe song was inspired by a young puppeteer from New Mexico. The lyrics highlight the puppeteer's attempt to change the world through his puppets by spreading social and political messages.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #6 on the UK Singles Chart but did not make a substantial impact on the U.S Billboard charts.
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Songwriter Information"Young New Mexican Puppeteer" was written by Earl Shuman and Leon Carr, who are notable songwriters in the music industry.
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Notable PerformanceTom Jones performed this song on "The Tom Jones Show," where he used real puppets on stage for a dramatic performance.
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Cover VersionsWhile the song is not as covered as some of Jones' other hits, it has been remade by several artists, showcasing its enduring popularity.
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Message of the Song"Young New Mexican Puppeteer" sends out a positive message about the power of art (here symbolized by puppeteering) to inspire social change.
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Musical StyleThe song incorporates a mixture of pop orchestration with a solid beat, providing it a very commercial and accessible musical style of the early 1970s.
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Critical ReceptionAlthough "Young New Mexican Puppeteer" is not as well-known globally as some of Tom Jones' other hits like "Delilah" or "It's Not Unusual," it is still revered by fans and critics for its unique subject matter and Jones' powerful vocal performance.
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