Talk:Mexican Radio

Alternate lyrics?
I was listening to the song on the radio one night and the "Tijuana/barbecued iguana" line was replaced by something else. Is there any information on this? I was so shocked by the change that I don't remember what the changed line said.

Reply:Well, it must be a different version......But, does ayone know why you can't buy this song on iTunes? Buh-bye! —Preceding unsigned comment added by 99.128.242.66 (talk) 16:11, 4 January 2009 (UTC)

'Schizophrenic' mix?
The article states the song involves "spinning a schizophrenic mix of genres"; likely this is an example of the inexplicable colloquial confusion of schizophrenia with multiple personality disorder. Retaining this error is inconsistent with Wikipedia and gives the article a quality issue. Mal7798 (talk) 02:58, 2 June 2008 (UTC)


 * I agree, strongly. I have a personal pet peeve about misuse of the term "schizophrenic". There is a such thing as poetic license, but no such thing, to my knowledge, as journalistic license, and certainly NOT encyclopaedic license!
 * Besides, if anything, it should be "spanning a ... mix of genres'; not "spinning".
 * --Ben Culture (talk) 13:06, 10 August 2013 (UTC)

Drums and Percussion
From the current article:

"It was rumored that Wall Of Voodoo drummer Joe Nanini was very difficult to work with at times in the studio when the group were recording their 1982 LP, Call Of The West, on which 'Mexican Radio' appeared. On 'Mexican Radio' in particular, it has been said that Joe was a little upset when Richard Mazda suggested a snare drum hit on the chorus of the song. Joe ultimately refused to cooperate, leading Mazda to recording the snare part himself, and with the band's acceptance the snare appeared in the final mix of the song."

This is very interesting, because the last time I heard this song, I was struck by how the initial percussion sets up a fast 12/8 feel, but then this snare drum in the chorus comes in at half-time, creating a slow 4/4 feel. Mazda was clever, and Nanini was a fool. This drum part in the chorus is one of the best things about the song. That's what a good producer does: Add interest to the song. Obviously, I consider this an interesting section of the article. Good job!

--Ben Culture (talk) 13:15, 10 August 2013 (UTC)