The Young New Mexican Puppeteer
Tom Jones
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In a town near Albuquerque Lived a most concerned young boy He said lately I have noticed Folks don't live with peace and joy With frowns and worry on their faces They're lost and don't know where to go He said I'll get the people straightened By putting on a puppet show The young New Mexican puppeteer He saw the people all lived in fear He thought that maybe they'd listen to A puppet telling them what to do You know he got some string and he got some wood He did some carving and he was good And folks came running so they could hear The young New Mexican puppeteer First he carved out young Abe Lincoln Abe will teach 'em civil rights Then a king named Martin Luther So they'd recall his peaceful fight Old Mark Twain, his wit and wisdom Will surely show them life is fun But he smiled with satisfaction When the prince of peace was done The young New Mexican puppeteer He saw the people all lived in fear He thought that maybe they'd listen to A puppet telling them what to do You know he got some string and he got some wood He did some carving and he was good And folks came running so they could hear The young New Mexican puppeteer Now his puppet shows were clever And he made the people laugh When he got across the message To walk along life's open path They built him his own puppet theater Decked out with spotlights yellow and red And then they wrote him up in all the papers And this is what the story said It said The young New Mexican puppeteer He saw the people all lived in fear He thought that maybe they would listen to A puppet telling them what to do You know he got some string and he got some wood He did some carving and he was good And folks came running so they could hear The young New Mexican puppeteer
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Written by: EARL SHUMAN, LEON CARR
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11 facts about this song
Song Creation"The Young New Mexican Puppeteer" is a song by Welsh singer Tom Jones.
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Songwriters and ProductionThe song was written by Earl Shuman and Leon Carr, two notable figures in the American music industry.
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Release DateThe song "The Young New Mexican Puppeteer" was released in 1972.
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Album DetailsIt is the title track from Jones's 13th studio album.
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Lyrics and ThemesThe song's lyrics tell the story of a puppeteer who uses his puppets to spread messages of love and peace to the world.
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Song StyleLike many other songs by Tom Jones, "The Young New Mexican Puppeteer" showcases his powerful voice and is styled with elements of pop, rock, and soul.
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Charts PerformanceIn the UK, it reached No. 6 on the singles charts and was a moderate success.
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Social CommentarySome interpreters see this song as a form of implicit social commentary, showing a yearning for simpler times and fundamental human connections.
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Memorable PerformancesThis song is part of Thomas John Woodward's (Tom Jones) frequent set lists during his numerous concert tours.
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Uniqueness"The Young New Mexican Puppeteer" is one of the few songs where Jones portrays a character, making it a unique song in his discography.
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Album Cover ArtThe album cover features Jones with a collage of puppets, suggesting the theme of the title track.
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