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Wall Of Voodoo — Mexican Radio
Album: Call Of The West
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Released: 1982
Length: 4:02
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I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
And the touch of a world that is older
I turn the switch and check the number
I leave it on when in bed I slumber
I hear the rhythms of the music
I buy the product and never use it
I hear the talking of the DJ
Can't understand, just what does he say?

I'm on a Mexican radio
I'm on a Mexican (whoa) radio

I dial it in and tune the station
They talk about the U.S. inflation
I understand just a little
''No comprende'', it's a riddle

I'm on a Mexican radio
I'm on a Mexican (whoa) radio
I'm on a Mexican radio
I'm on a Mexican (whoa) radio

I wish I was in Tijuana
Eating barbecued iguana
I'd take requests on the telephone
I'm on a wavelength far from home

I feel a hot wind on my shoulder
I dial it in from south of the border
I hear the talking of the DJ
Can't understand, just what does he say?

I'm on a Mexican radio
I'm on a Mexican (whoa) radio
I'm on a Mexican radio
I'm on a Mexican (whoa) radio

Radio, radio
Radio, radio
Radio, radio
Radio, radio

I'm on a Mexican radio
I'm on a Mexican (whoa) radio
I'm on a Mexican radio
I'm on a Mexican (whoa) radio

Radio, radio
What does he say?
Radio, radio
Radio, radio
Radio, radio...
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 jhorton wrote:

 

My favorite thing about radio paradise is the funny (and perfect) gifs people share that fit with the song! I get a good laugh. 
Posted 3 years ago by niksown    [ Reply ]
 BSartiste wrote:
Stan Ridgeway is an American treasure. Check out his "Can't Complain" &  "Walkin' Home Alone" 
 
Luther Played Guitar does it for me.
Posted 3 years ago by USGrant    [ Reply ]
YYYEESSSSSSSSSS!!!!!! 
Posted 3 years ago by costoonces    [ Reply ]
This sounds like it wouldn't be out of place as a Green Day or B52s B-side to my ears.
Posted 3 years ago by bazbremner    [ Reply ]
Whahaha, having this song fade in when "No One Knows" from QOTSA fades out, is just hilarious . Nice one, Bill, haha.
Posted 4 years ago by Robin1986    [ Reply ]
I can't  help but do a happy little bounce when this song comes on.
Posted 4 years ago by NotShakespeare    [ Reply ]
Stan Ridgeway is an American treasure. Check out his "Can't Complain" &  "Walkin' Home Alone" 
Posted 4 years ago by BSartiste    [ Reply ]
 ScottD wrote:
More Stan Ridgeway please.
 

Camouflage 
Posted 4 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
In Arizona, back in the day, the line was "eating sun fried iguana."  I'm not sure why the two versions, but always liked this song.
Posted 4 years ago by LuvsMusic    [ Reply ]
Good song. Good GIF. So who was more racist? Loony Tunes or Disney?

jhorton wrote:

 

Posted 4 years ago by itsme_bygolly    [ Reply ]
Brilliant seque from No One Knows! Way to go Bill G. 
Posted 4 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 StfuDonny wrote:
Barbecued Iguana tastes like a Tenneesee Williams siesta reverie after drinking hard tequila
 
Posted 4 years ago by natius    [ Reply ]
Barbecued Iguana tastes like pollo
Posted 4 years ago by StfuDonny    [ Reply ]
New Wave at its finest!
Posted 4 years ago by bking    [ Reply ]
this song reminds me of the time me and my gramma hit spring break in cancun..after gramma hit her liquor limit she started the world's longest cha cha line ever recorded..we were on all kinds of mexican radios that day..buenos tiempos,gracias gramma and wall of voodoo too i guess.
Posted 5 years ago by ChuckDaring    [ Reply ]
Hello from Russia
Posted 5 years ago by Akhmetovvadim    [ Reply ]
 jhorton wrote:

 

A Mexican radio, illustrated by the typical stereotype of the 50s 60s where the Mexicans wear sombreros and dance like our cousins from Spain! :D
Posted 5 years ago by Ming_En_Duo    [ Reply ]
Posted 5 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
One of the first MTV hits ... in my opinion.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
Wow, haven't heard this tune in decades! Bravo, Radio Paradise! Mind your own business, jimtyyrell!!
Posted 5 years ago by Laptopdog    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:
enough already. it was fun to listen to the first 800 times (not all on RP) but it needs a rest.
 
It's had a rest for about 35 years.
Posted 5 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Graham Gouldman is a genius. Saw him in the Amsterdam Concertgebouw. Great songwriter. His songs survive in a small setting.
Posted 5 years ago by Dick_Klees    [ Reply ]
 ScottD wrote:
More Stan Ridgeway please.
 

+1  (Love Stans solo work)
Posted 5 years ago by blackjellybean    [ Reply ]
More Stan Ridgeway please.
Posted 5 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
MMMmmm... barbecued iguana.
Posted 5 years ago by amcostigan88    [ Reply ]
Iguana sux, too bony.  Like chicken with fish bones, really bony.  Love the song, needs to be followed by some Timbuk 3.
Posted 5 years ago by Retrograde-orbit    [ Reply ]
 jimtyrrell wrote:
enough already. it was fun to listen to the first 800 times (not all on RP) but it needs a rest.
 
Doubt I've heard it as many as 8 times. Gets a solid 8 / 10 from me - happy to hear it again
Posted 6 years ago by rtrt    [ Reply ]
Love this song. Only heard this once before on the radio, when English DJ John Peel played it in the late 80's.
Posted 6 years ago by Bev_and_Wendy    [ Reply ]
enough already. it was fun to listen to the first 800 times (not all on RP) but it needs a rest.
Posted 6 years ago by jimtyrrell    [ Reply ]
 pcjimioj189 wrote:
I {#Cowboy}wish I was in Tijuana
Eating barbecued iguana.....  
 
Yes, always loved that line.  {#Jump}
Posted 6 years ago by On_The_Beach    [ Reply ]
I {#Cowboy}wish I was in Tijuana
Eating barbecued iguana.....  
Posted 6 years ago by pcjimioj189    [ Reply ]
I'm on a paradise radio
Posted 6 years ago by eveliko    [ Reply ]
border blaster across the sky{#Cowboy}
...scales longtallwallz with a single bound.....
Posted 6 years ago by LinThizzy    [ Reply ]
That was an absolutely hilarious, genius transition from QOTSA's No One Knows. You aced it, amigo.
Posted 6 years ago by lathyris    [ Reply ]
I love most of the stuff Stan Ridgway has done over the years. I especially liked the soundtrack to Rumble Fish that he and Stewart Copeland worked on together. He should have gotten a lot more attention in my opinion.
Posted 6 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
Love it!
Posted 7 years ago by Baketown    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:
We need some B-52s and Devo next please. {#Propeller}

 
{#Dancingbanana_2}Indeed.
Posted 7 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Nothing better than a little Stan Ridgway to brighten one's day
Posted 7 years ago by SurlyRon    [ Reply ]
 rpdevotee wrote:
I can still remember this video from MTV back when MTV first started, on "cable" TV

 
Hahahah Me too !!!
Posted 7 years ago by Azrica    [ Reply ]
This was such a weird album.
Posted 7 years ago by mrselfdestruct    [ Reply ]
 zepher wrote:
I always thought this was DEVO....



 
You mean the pic or the song?
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
I can still remember this video from MTV back when MTV first started, on "cable" TV
Posted 7 years ago by rpdevotee    [ Reply ]
Should have known BillG would play this on Cinco de Mayo!  I'd love some barbecued iguana right now... {#Dance}
Posted 7 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
Great tune! One of the better songs to come out of the 80's. Captures the era nicely.
Posted 7 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
 LowPhreak wrote:
We need some B-52s and Devo next please. {#Propeller}

 
Good call Low Phreak! Hadn't realised it till you said it but if you combine these artists and mix in something southern you have it.  
This song blew me away back in the day and still moves me today! Brilliant, brilliant, brilliant. 
Posted 7 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]

Posted 7 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]

Reminds me of living in San Diego in the early 90s — Used to hear this on 91X all the time.  Good times and good memories.


Posted 7 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
Play some 60s Rock!
Posted 8 years ago by Triattack    [ Reply ]
Very cool tune. 
Paging Frank Zappa. Paging Frank Zappa. You are wanted in Voice Print Identification.  
Posted 8 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 VH1 wrote:
 

 
Peanut Butter Jelly Time!
Posted 8 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
quite clever  ..  musically 
Posted 8 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
 VH1 wrote:
 

 
I see ya Brian!!
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Volume upon this! Great 80's tune.
Posted 8 years ago by BCarn    [ Reply ]
**Sigh**.  Exploring the radio dial late at night used to be so much fun. 
Posted 8 years ago by Cueburned    [ Reply ]
We need some B-52s and Devo next please. {#Propeller}
Posted 8 years ago by LowPhreak    [ Reply ]
 
Posted 8 years ago by VH1    [ Reply ]
{#Doh}{#Rolleyes}
Posted 8 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
 JohnnySockhead wrote:
THE classic track is so weird. I sometimes forget that because is so old.

 
Authority Zero does a good cover of this—briefer, louder, nastier.
Posted 8 years ago by kcar    [ Reply ]
THE classic track is so weird. I sometimes forget that because is so old.
Posted 8 years ago by JohnnySockhead    [ Reply ]
the image of the face coming up out of the bowl of beans burns vividly still !
Posted 8 years ago by primm    [ Reply ]

Kinda have to redefine the word "classic" for this song.
 
deepgaze wrote:

When MTV was in its infancy and this video came on, we thought it was funny, ridiculous and catchy (especially the face in the beans). Little did I know that 30 years later it would be such a nostalgic memory.  This is just an awesomely unique song.  

nagsheadlocal wrote:

That, and the image from the video of the face emerging from the pot of beans . . . 

 

 

Posted 8 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Hated this song when it came out, still hate it now.    PSD to the rescue
Posted 8 years ago by Johnny_Wave    [ Reply ]
 kurtster wrote:
This song always makes me think of listening to the Wolfman on XERB, the Mighty 1090, cruising through somewhere / anywhere late at night in SoCal during the 60's.

 
I was there too!
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 ScottD wrote:
More Stan Ridgeway please.

 
"The Big Heat" is most excellent.
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 JasondotG wrote:
The unofficial 91X theme song. Best station ever until they were bought out in the 90s and it went to shit. 

 
They're still not that bad to listen to.
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
 jpfueler wrote:
Just what does he say?
 
"No comprende... It's a riddle."
Posted 8 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
Can't tolerate this song...so absurd and annoying (then and now)....sorry just had to get that out!  Ahh...much better (PSD).
Posted 9 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]

When MTV was in its infancy and this video came on, we thought it was funny, ridiculous and catchy (especially the face in the beans). Little did I know that 30 years later it would be such a nostalgic memory.  This is just an awesomely unique song.  

nagsheadlocal wrote:

That, and the image from the video of the face emerging from the pot of beans . . . 

 


Posted 9 years ago by deepgaze    [ Reply ]
Just what does he say?
Had my own moment but it was a station in New Orleans (La Fabulousa) and the DJ was from Costa Rica. The lady I was pursuing at the time was listening to it and he did a shout out to the two of us, so I understood Tanya and JP.
Posted 9 years ago by jpfueler    [ Reply ]
I always thought this was DEVO....


Posted 9 years ago by zepher    [ Reply ]
 msymmes wrote
 
The lyrics  "I wish I was in Tijuana Eating barbecued iguana" will stick in my tiny little head forever.

 
That, and the image from the video of the face emerging from the pot of beans . . . 
Posted 9 years ago by nagsheadlocal    [ Reply ]
 Then you won't want to find the version of their song I was talking about ;-)

Emwolb wrote:
My 13 year old son's favorite song...and one of my faves too
 


Posted 9 years ago by 3Dave    [ Reply ]
The unofficial 91X theme song. Best station ever until they were bought out in the 90s and it went to shit. 
Posted 10 years ago by JasondotG    [ Reply ]
And to bump my own comment from 2 years ago... :)
 
msymmes wrote:
Brings back memories of growing up in Toronto listening to the once great CFNY.
 

 
The lyrics  "I wish I was in Tijuana Eating barbecued iguana" will stick in my tiny little head forever.




Posted 10 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Didn't Kramer hum this once on Seinfeld??
Posted 10 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
Like the B52s ingested Zappa and the Mothers. 
Posted 10 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
 peregrin wrote:
Superb, I don't think I've heard this track since I was at high school. Loved it back then too. The lyrics are still stuck in my head :)
 
You and me both! Unfortunately by then I was to old for High School.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottishWillie    [ Reply ]
 ckcotton wrote:
Fairly grading back in the day.... still unchanged after all these years....

 
"Grading"?  Are you talking about a school teacher or a landscaper?
Posted 10 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
Superb, I don't think I've heard this track since I was at high school. Loved it back then too. The lyrics are still stuck in my head :)
Posted 10 years ago by peregrin    [ Reply ]
Should be followed by "Heard it on the X"
Posted 10 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Wow, a blast from the past!  Not a great song but, oh the memories.  Thanks Bill
Posted 10 years ago by NicJohn    [ Reply ]
Play the Celtic Frost Version.
Posted 10 years ago by junebaby65    [ Reply ]
More Stan Ridgeway please.
Posted 10 years ago by ScottD    [ Reply ]
I owned their 1987 album "Happy Planet" 
From there I enjoyed this Beach Boys cover of "Do it again"

Wall of Voodoo - Do It Again on Youtube

Quite energetic sound




Posted 10 years ago by Jörg_Asmussen    [ Reply ]
 Godzillamouse wrote:
{#Good-vibes}

 

Pass the lime, salt & tequila...{#Cheers}
Posted 10 years ago by ShaunJ    [ Reply ]
My 13 year old son's favorite song...and one of my faves too
Posted 10 years ago by Emwolb    [ Reply ]
{#Good-vibes}
Posted 11 years ago by Godzillamouse    [ Reply ]
I always thought Bill should add their version of "Ring of Fire" It's really surreal and infamous for it legally being used in a certain surreal porn movie... That song with heavy surf-type guitar{#Bananajam} and this guys distinctive delivery it's always been a fav..{#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by 3Dave    [ Reply ]

Posted 11 years ago by melzabutch    [ Reply ]
This song always makes me think of listening to the Wolfman on XERB, the Mighty 1090, cruising through somewhere / anywhere late at night in SoCal during the 60's.
Posted 11 years ago by kurtster    [ Reply ]
BLAST THE VOLUME! This is one great muthuh!
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
Kinky's version is also quite excellent...
Posted 11 years ago by nsaeed    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
My god, it's been 30 years since this song was in heavy rotation on the original MTV with Mark Goodman, Nina Blackwood, J.J. Jackson, Martha Quinn, and Alan Hunter—when all they showed were music videos.
 
Stuffin' Martha's Muffin....

 
Posted 11 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
Fairly grading back in the day.... still unchanged after all these years....
Posted 11 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
I suspect that Romeotuna has left the hotel in Las Vegas for a more religious venu.

Go figure!
Posted 11 years ago by MinMan    [ Reply ]

Everybody in my church loves this song...
 
Posted 11 years ago by Lazarus    [ Reply ]
More of Stan Ridgway's solo work would be a nice addition to the rotation.
Posted 11 years ago by Cyclehawk    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
I had forgotten how cool this song is, especially w/ classic lines about barbecued iguana. Solid 7, almost 8.
 
the best way to sample Iguana - Hot off the barby.
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Brings back memories of growing up in Toronto listening to the once great CFNY.
 
Posted 11 years ago by msymmes    [ Reply ]
Kramer's theme song. A one-off miracle.
Posted 12 years ago by gjeeg    [ Reply ]
 WonderLizard wrote:
My god, it's been 30 years since this song was in heavy rotation on the original MTV with Mark Goodman, Nina Blackwood, J.J. Jackson, Martha Quinn, and Alan Hunter—when all they showed were music videos.
 
I remember that like it was yesterday.  Hard to believe its been 30 years.  Fortunately, the song wears well.  Of course if it was played a couple times a day I'd be putting a pick through my ears.
Posted 12 years ago by 84MacGuy    [ Reply ]
My god, it's been 30 years since this song was in heavy rotation on the original MTV with Mark Goodman, Nina Blackwood, J.J. Jackson, Martha Quinn, and Alan Hunter—when all they showed were music videos.
Posted 12 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
I recently took a 10-day road trip in a car with Sirius XM radio. Heard this about six times. Not that that's bad, but compared to RP satellite radio pales. 
Posted 12 years ago by Grammarcop    [ Reply ]
Coworker just lamented the fact that they only made this one song...
Posted 12 years ago by ziggytrix    [ Reply ]
a great song after all these years....
Posted 12 years ago by yuel    [ Reply ]
 Zep wrote:
I had forgotten how cool this song is, especially w/ classic lines about barbecued iguana. Solid 7, almost 8.
 
Ditto
Posted 12 years ago by Cuse    [ Reply ]
Hurray for Stan Ridgeway!
Posted 12 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
I had forgotten how cool this song is, especially w/ classic lines about barbecued iguana. Solid 7, almost 8.
Posted 12 years ago by Zep    [ Reply ]
This entire album is awesome and has a definite 'southwest 80s/festival' sound to it. A sound that is unique and unpretentious.
Posted 12 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
 bpkengor wrote:

Can we skip everything except the Selma Hayek part? 

 
Salma Hayek.

She's touchy about it.
Posted 12 years ago by FooledAgain    [ Reply ]
GREAT!!!{#Propeller}
Posted 12 years ago by MaryAndrea    [ Reply ]
For me, this is one of those classic songs that made watching MTV so much fun back in 1983.  Of course it wasn't complete unless you had the cable splitter that allowed the awesome experience of hearing the music IN STEREO!
Posted 12 years ago by LPCity    [ Reply ]
 kaybee wrote:
My favorite is "The Big Heat" by Stan Ridgway, I think when he went on his own.

 

 DITO   Cool
Posted 12 years ago by Rockit    [ Reply ]
Wow the memories of 80's MTV.  I miss MTV.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
My favorite is "The Big Heat" by Stan Ridgway, I think when he went on his own.

Posted 12 years ago by kaybee    [ Reply ]
 SinisterDexter wrote:

+1
 
Whut. Ever.
Posted 12 years ago by velocette    [ Reply ]
 drewd wrote:
One of the dumbest songs I've ever loved......
 
+1
Posted 13 years ago by SinisterDexter    [ Reply ]
 mandolin wrote:
...i'm vegetarian, but it would so almost be worth going to tijuana to eat barbequed iguana - then maybe selma hayek would do a little dance and i'd be attacked by vampires...

 
Can we skip everything except the Salma Hayek part? 


Posted 13 years ago by bpkengor    [ Reply ]

Posted 13 years ago by mandolin    [ Reply ]
One of the dumbest songs I've ever loved......
Posted 13 years ago by drewd    [ Reply ]