Mexican Radio

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About Mexican Radio

"Mexican Radio" is a song by American new wave band Wall of Voodoo. Produced by Richard Mazda, the track was initially released on their 1982 album Call of the West and was released as a single in early 1983. With regular airplay on MTV in their native United States, the song had moderate commercial success, peaking at #58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. It did better in other parts of the world, peaking at #18 in Canada, #21 in New Zealand and #33 in Australia. It also reached #64 in the UK.  


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I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
And the touch of a world that is older
Turn the switch and check the number
Leave it on when in bed I slumber
I hear the rhythms of the music
I buy the product and never use it
I hear the talking of the dj
Can't understand just what does he say?

I'm on a mexican radio
I'm on a mexican radio

I dial it in and tune the station
They talk about the u.s. inflation
I understand just a little
No comprende--it's a riddle

I'm on a mexican radio
I'm on a mexican radio

I wish I was in Tiajuana
Eating barbequed iguana
I'd take requests on the telephone
I'm on a wavelength far from home
I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
I dial it in from south of the border
I hear the talking of the dj
Can't understand just what does he say?

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Wall of Voodoo

Wall of Voodoo was an American New Wave group from Los Angeles best known for the 1983 hit "Mexican Radio". The band had a sound that was a fusion of synthesizer-based New Wave music with the spaghetti western soundtrack style of Ennio Morricone. more »

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Written by: CHARLES T. GRAY, MARK W. MORELAND, OLIVER NANINI, STANARD RIDGEWAY FUNSTEN

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"Mexican Radio" by Wall of Voodoo was released in 1982 as part of their album "Call of the West."
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983, making it the band's biggest hit.
Lyrics Inspiration
According to Wall of Voodoo frontman Stan Ridgway, the song's lyrics were inspired by his experiences of listening to Mexican radio stations that could be received in the United States late at night.
Band's Disbandment
The success of "Mexican Radio" caused tension in the band, which eventually led to their break up in 1983.
Music Video
The music video for "Mexican Radio" became an early staple on MTV and is known for its distinctive imagery, including a man cooking bugs in a large stew pot.
Instrumentation
The song is noted for its mix of new wave and traditional Mexican music elements, including the use of a mariachi trumpet.
Cover Versions
"Mexican Radio" has been covered by numerous other artists, including Celtic punk band The Pogues and industrial metal band KMFDM.
Cultural Impact
Over the years, the song has been used in several films and TV shows and is considered an iconic example of 1980s new wave music.
Songwriting
The song was co-written by all the members of the band - Stan Ridgway, Marc Moreland, Joe Nanini, Chas T. Gray, and Bruce Moreland.
Album's Success
Powered by the success of "Mexican Radio," the album "Call of the West" reached the top 100 of the Billboard album chart.

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