Mexican Radio
Wall of Voodoo
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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? Radio radio...
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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."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1983, making it the band's biggest hit.
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Lyrics InspirationAccording 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.
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Band's DisbandmentThe success of "Mexican Radio" caused tension in the band, which eventually led to their break up in 1983.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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InstrumentationThe song is noted for its mix of new wave and traditional Mexican music elements, including the use of a mariachi trumpet.
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Cover Versions"Mexican Radio" has been covered by numerous other artists, including Celtic punk band The Pogues and industrial metal band KMFDM.
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Cultural ImpactOver the years, the song has been used in several films and TV shows and is considered an iconic example of 1980s new wave music.
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SongwritingThe song was co-written by all the members of the band - Stan Ridgway, Marc Moreland, Joe Nanini, Chas T. Gray, and Bruce Moreland.
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Album's SuccessPowered 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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