Down in Mexico

The Coasters

About Down in Mexico

"Down in Mexico" is a song written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller and released by The Coasters on their album, The Coasters. The song reached #8 on R&B chart in 1956. The song has appeared in the film Death Proof, directed by Quentin Tarantino. The version used is a re-recording done in 1973. The song also appears in The Hangover Part III, directed by Todd Phillips.


Year:
2005
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Down in Mexicali
There's a crazy little place that I know
Where the drinks are hotter than the chili sauce
And the boss is a cat named Joe

He wears a red bandana, plays a blues pianna [this is the way he pronounces
It; to rhyme with "bandana"]
In a honky-tonk, down in Mexico
He wears a purple sash, and a black moustache
In a honky-tonk, down in Mexico

Well, the first time that I saw him
He was sittin' on a piano stool
I said "Tell me dad, when does the fun begin?"
He just winked his eye and said "Man, be cool."

He wears a red bandana, plays a blues pianna
In a honky-tonk, down in Mexico
He wears a purple sash, and a black moustache
In a honky-tonk, down in Mexico

All of a sudden in walks this chick
Joe starts playing on a Latin kick
Around her waist she wore three fishnets
She started dancin' with the castanets
I didn't know just what to expect
She threw her arms around my neck
We started dancin' all around the floor
And then she did a dance I never saw before.

So if you're south of the border
I mean down in Mexico
And you want to get straight,
Man, don't hesitate
Just look up a cat named Joe.

He wears a red bandana, plays a blues pianna
In a honky-tonk, down in Mexico
He wears a purple sash, and a black moustache
In a honky-tonk, down in Mexico

Yeah, como est usted senorita
Come with me to the border, south of the border, that is
In Mexico, yeah in Mexico
You can get your kicks in Mexico
Come with me baby, come with me, come with me, crazy, yeah

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The Coasters

The Coasters are an American rhythm and blues/rock and roll vocal group that had a string of hits in the late 1950s. Beginning with "Searchin'" and "Young Blood," their most memorable songs were written by the songwriting and producing team of Leiber and Stoller. Although the Coasters originated outside of mainstream doo wop, their records were so frequently imitated that they became an important part of the doo wop legacy through the 1960s. more »

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Written by: JERRY LEIBER, MIKE STOLLER

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING, BELINDA ABERBACH STEVENSON AGAR REVOCABLE TRUST

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13 facts about this song

History
"Down in Mexico" was the first single released by The Coasters after they changed their name from The Robins.
Songwriter
The song was written by Jerry Leiber and Mike Stoller, the famous pair who wrote hit songs for various artists including Elvis Presley and The Drifters.
Unique Sound
The Coasters were known for their fusion of R&B and comedy, and "Down in Mexico" is a fine example of this unique genre.
Chart Success
While the song did not achieve as great a commercial success as some of their later singles, "Down in Mexico" nonetheless remains one of their more popular songs.
Popularity in Films
The song gained renewed popularity when it was featured in Quentin Tarantino's film "Death Proof".
Release Year
"Down in Mexico" was released in 1956 and became a major hit for The Coasters.
Cover Versions
The song has been covered by a variety of artists in different genres, highlighting its enduring popularity. Some notable cover versions include those by Paola & Chiara and Joe Cocker.
Song Duration
The original version of "Down in Mexico" is around 3 minutes and 14 seconds long.
Song Structure
As a testament to the experimental nature of The Coasters, "Down in Mexico" skipped the traditional verse-chorus-verse structure of pop songs at the time.
Live performances
The group's dynamic and lively performances of the song were a hit with audiences, establishing them as a must-see act in the 1950s and 1960s.
Unique Vocals
The vocals on the song are led by Carl Gardner, the band's tenor, and feature his powerful and expressive singing style.
B-side Song
The B-side to "Down in Mexico" was "Turtle Dovin'", another catchy upbeat tune by the group.
Music Video
Although music videos were not common in the 1950s, a creative music video for "Down in Mexico" was created much later, featuring scenes from Quentin Tarantino's film "Death Proof".

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