Loco in Acapulco

The Four Tops

About Loco in Acapulco

"Loco in Acapulco" is a 1988 hit song by the Four Tops. It was written and produced by Phil Collins (who also played drums) and Lamont Dozier (one third of the group's legendary Motown long-time songwriting team, Holland–Dozier–Holland), for the soundtrack to the film Buster, that also starred Phil Collins in the title role. It was released on Arista Records and became an international hit, reaching number 7 in the United Kingdom charts, and number 9 in the Netherlands. The song did not chart in the U. S., as it was issued as the B-Side to "Change Of Heart", when it was released as a single in the US during 1989. The song is about partying and having fun in the Mexican city of Acapulco. The song would subsequently appear on their 1988 studio album Indestructible. 


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Going loco down in Acapulco 
If you stay too long
Yes, you'll be going loco down in Acapulco
The magic down there is so strong

Feel the pressure
Your back's against the wall
Love is gaining on you
You're just about to fall
If you're afraid to love
Afraid to take a chance
You better hide your feelings
Get out while you can

'Cause you'll be going loco down in Acapulco
If you stay too long
Yes, you'll be going loco down in Acapulco
The magic down there is so strong

You'll be pulling out your hair, drowning in despair
With a whole lot of nothing on your way to nowhere
Your search for paradise will come to an end
When you realize what a fool you've been

You'll be haunted by her face
Missing her warm embrace
Memories of loving her
Holding her tight every night
Was that the best part of your life?
Hearing her voice soft and low
Begging you to please
Please don't go
Don't go
No! Don't go! Don't go!

You can hear voices bleeding through those warm Latin nights
Memories are lost and found
Leaving broken hearts all over town, all over town

'Cause you'll be going loco down in Acapulco if you stay too long

Yes, you'll be going loco down in Acapulco
The magic down there is so strong

Going loco down in Acapulco
If you stay too long
Yes, you'll be going loco down in Acapulco
The magic down there is so strong

Going loco down in Acapulco
If you stay too long

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The Four Tops

The Four Tops are a vocal quartet from Detroit, Michigan, USA, who helped to define the city's Motown sound of the 1960s. The group's repertoire has included soul music, R&B, disco, adult contemporary, doo-wop, jazz, and show tunes. more »

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Written by: Lamont Herbert Dozier, Phillip David Charles Collins

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10 facts about this song

Release details
"Loco in Acapulco" is a song by the American Motown band, The Four Tops. It was released in 1988.
Production team
The song was produced by famous British songwriters Phil Collins and Lamont Dozier.
Chart performance
The song enjoyed significant success in the UK, peaking at number 7 on the UK Singles Chart. It, however, did not succeed in the band’s homeland placing at number 89 in the US.
Movie tie-in
"Loco in Acapulco" was included in the soundtrack for the Michael Caine and Steve Martin comedy "Dirty Rotten Scoundrels" which was released in 1988.
Video shoot
Despite the song’s title, the video for "Loco in Acapulco" was not shot in Acapulco, instead, it was filmed in Marbella, Spain.
Salsa flavor
The song has a distinctive Caribbean flavor, embracing elements of salsa and Latin jazz.
Co-Writer
Lamont Dozier was a former member of the famous Motown songwriting team, Holland-Dozier-Holland, and he had a hand in writing numerous hit songs for the Four Tops during the 1960s.
Popular hit
Despite its low performance in the US charts, the song is still fondly remembered as one of the Four Tops' big hits and frequently appears on their greatest hits compilations.
Meaning
The song's lyrics speak of escaping to Acapulco, Mexico, to recover from the heartbreak of a failed romance.
Musical comeback
The song is notable for coming at a time when the Four Tops were staging a bit of a comeback, after a period of lesser success during the late 70s. This successful phase saw them produce several highly charting singles in the UK.

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