Mexican Girl
Smokie
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Juanita came to me last night and she cried over and over Ooh, Daddy I love you you know and I think it's the moonlight She looked so fine, well she looked alright and she moaned Ooh, Daddy move over Oh, baby you know what I like and I think it's the moonlight Made in Mexico, schooled in France ooh la lovin' She needed no teachin' Oh man, I can say international ways, I believe in Mexican girl, don't leave me alone I got a heart as big as a stone and I need you, believe me To be here and love me tonight Mexican girl, I want you to stay, you know my heart is Longing to say that as long as I live I will always Remember the one that I called my Mexican girl Her skin was soft as the velvet sky And her hair it shone in the moonlight As the music did play well the night turned to day And I held her tight Then she looked at me with her dark brown eyes and she Whispered, "Hasta La Vista!" I don't know what it means but it sounded so good so I kissed her Mexican girl, don't leave me alone I got a heart as big as a stone and I need you, believe me To be here and love me tonight Mexican girl I want you to stay, you know my heart is Longing to say that as long as I live I will always Remember the one that I called my Mexican girl, don't leave me alone I got a heart as big as a stone and I need you, believe me To be here and love me tonight Mexican girl I want you to stay, you know my heart is Longing to say that as long as I live I will always Remember the one that I called My Mexican girl
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Written by: ALAN SILSON, CHRISTOPHER WARD NORMAN, PETER DAVID SPENCER, TERENCE DAVID LITTLEY
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10 facts about this song
Background Information"Mexican Girl" was released in 1978 by British rock band Smokie, as part of their album "The Montreux Album."
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Lead SingerThe lead vocalist on this track is Chris Norman. He stayed with the band until 1986 before pursuing a solo career.
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Music Style"Mexican Girl" is considered a pop-rock song, in line with the band's genre style - a combination of rock music with elements of folk and pop.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a commercial success in Europe. It peaked at number 1 in the Belgium charts and number 2 in Germany.
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Song InspirationThe song is rumored to have been inspired by an actual "Mexican girl" that the bandmembers met while touring.
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Notable Performances"Mexican Girl" was notably performed at their concert Special Smokie Hits, recorded live at Cirkus, Stockholm in February 2006.
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Cover VersionsAs a testament to its enduring popularity, the song has been covered by several other artists, including German musician Stefan Raab and the band Top of the Poppers.
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LegacyDespite not being as successful in their home country, the UK, "Mexican Girl" helped to cement Smokie's international reputation and adoration across Europe.
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SongwritingLike many of Smokie's successful hits, "Mexican Girl" was written by the famous songwriting duo Nicky Chinn and Mike Chapman, who also wrote for other prominent bands such as Sweet and Mud.
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Music VideoThe official music video for the song features the band members performing the song on stage, alongside scenes of a girl who is presumably the 'Mexican Girl' referred to in the song title and lyrics.
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