Tijuana Jail
The Kingston Trio
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We went one day about a month ago (a-ha-ha) To have a little fun (a-ha) Mexico We ended up in a gambling spot (oh yeah) a-ha-ha Where the liquor flow-owed and the dice were hot So here we a-are in the Tijuana Jail Ain't got no friends to go our bail So here we'll stay ‘cause we can't pay Just send our mail to the Tijuana Jail I was shootin' dice, rakin' in the dough (long green) And then I heard the whistle blow We started to run when a man in blue Said "Señor, come with me ‘cause I want you." So here we are in the Tijuana Jail Ain't got no friends to go our bail So here we'll stay ‘cause we can't pay Just send our mail to the Tijuana Jail Just five hundred dollars and they'll set us free I couldn't raise a penny if ya threatened me I know five hundred don't sound like much But just try to find somebody to touch So here we are in the Tijuana Jail Ain't got no friends to go our bail So here we'll stay ‘cause we can't pay Just send our mail to the Tijuana Jail So here we are in the Tijuana Jail Ain't got no friends to go our bail So here we'll stay ‘cause we can't pay Just send our mail to the Tijuana Jail
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10 facts about this song
History"Tijuana Jail" is a song by American folk and pop music group The Kingston Trio. The single was released in 1959.
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Chart SuccessThe song was an immediate hit, climbing the Billboard Hot 100 chart and placing as high as #12.
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Ban in the U.S.Despite its success, the song faced controversy in the U.S. and was banned from play on a number of radio stations due to its implied content about illegal activities.
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InfluenceThe track's catchy rhythm and humorous lyrics played a significant role in maintaining the popularity of the Kingston Trio during the late 1950s.
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GenreThe song reflects The Kingston Trio's characteristic style, which mixes traditional folk music with elements of pop and country, wrapped up in a distinctive, energetic vocal style.
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LyricsThe song tells the story of a night of carousing that ends with the narrator and his companions stuck in a Tijuana Jail, suggesting a cautionary tale about the dangers of reckless adventure.
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Popular CultureOver the years, the song became integral to The Kingston Trio's live performances and is still considered one of their signature tunes.
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SongwritersThe song was written by Denny Thompson, a Hollywood musician and songwriter, who also wrote other songs for The Kingston Trio.
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InterpretationThe song is often interpreted as a symbolic representation of the youth rebellion and social unrest that would characterize the 1960s.
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Commercial SuccessDespite the controversy and radio ban, "Tijuana Jail" remained popular and sold excellently in record stores, making it one of The Kingston Trio's biggest hits.
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