The Mexican
Babe Ruth
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He's called Fernandez Livin' on a gun Dreams of Santa Anna Fighting in the sun Drums so loud from outside Makes it hard to dream A rain is fallin' hard and fast Makes it all seem real Mornin', come mornin' A Chico's gotta have his share Mornin', sad mornin' Said he must be there Mornin', sad mornin' What a laugh, and I cried And I cry, cry, cry, cry, cried Mornin', sad mornin' Mexican Senorita panning Chico come on home Santa Anna's losing You'll be first to go Sam Houston's laughing Davy Crockett too When Anna takes the Alamo The first to go is you Mornin', come mornin' A Chico's gotta have his share Mornin', sad mornin' Heaven will be there Mornin', sad mornin' What a laugh and a laugh Ha ha ha ha ha
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Written by: ALAN ALBERT SHACKLOCK, ENNIO MORRICONE
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, CARLIN AMERICA INC, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Genre"The Mexican" by Babe Ruth is generally classified as a classic rock song from the progressive rock subgenre.
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Release DateOriginally, this song was released on Babe Ruth's album "First Base" in November 1972.
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BackgroundThe song includes prominent use of Morricone's theme from the iconic spaghetti western film, "For a Few Dollars More." This instance showcases the band's penchant for combining diverse musical elements.
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Transcendent InfluenceThe song became popular among hip-hop enthusiasts in the Bronx, owing to its exciting rhythm pattern. It was later recognized as one of the earliest tracks ever to be remixed and used in a hip-hop context.
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Global Impact"The Mexican" by Babe Ruth had gone on to influence and play a significant role in the development of hip-hop music.
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SamplesElements of this song have been sampled by a wide array of artists. These include the hip-hop group Grandmaster Flash and the Furious Five, the electronica group The Prodigy, and the rapper Nas.
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Band's LineupBabe Ruth's lineup at the time of "The Mexican's" recording included Janita Haan on vocals, Jim Mullen on guitar, Dave Hewitt on bass, Dick Powell on violin and keyboards, and Ed Spevock on drums.
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Legendary StatusDespite not achieving commercial success at the time of its release, "The Mexican" has attained cult status among DJs and collectors due to its popularity in hip-hop and dance music.
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InstrumentationThe song is known for its driving rhythm, bold guitar work, and dramatic violin parts, layered with Haan's powerful vocals.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough the song didn't achieve any notable chart success when it was released, it remains the band's most well-known song due to its ongoing cultural influence.
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