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Yerba Buena — La Gringa
Album: President Alien
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5.3

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Total ratings: 1784









Released: 2003
Length: 5:16
Plays (last 30 days): 1
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Venga hermano ay que dolor que pena . Que super beat
Posted 4 months ago by sergioso    [ Reply ]
Not to my taste...had to shut down until it past.  My app does not do forwarding.
Posted 5 months ago by jcbenten994    [ Reply ]
I don’t know, I thought it was kinda catchy
Posted 5 months ago by philbertr    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:

I don't know what to make of this; I find it to be a lot of fun, but very annoying at the same time.
Guess it's something I"d have to be in the right mood to hear, maybe I'm not in that mood right now.
Reminds me a bit of Yellow. I'm never not in the mood to hear a Yellow tune though. 




Well, 11 years later I give it an 8.
Posted 8 months ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
This reminds on some level — bass? rhythm of the lyrics? — of “Get Off” by Foxy. I don’t get the sense that a ton of RP listeners were listening to disco in 1978 so I’m not sure anyone else is going to chime in on this opinion. 
Posted 11 months ago by Critty    [ Reply ]
Posted 1 year ago by paulbrun55    [ Reply ]
TOTALLY COOL!!  Thanx RP!
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:

Bass part alone deserves a high score.




I Agree! Thanx RP!   
Posted 1 year ago by joejennings    [ Reply ]






Posted 1 year ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
What was I thinking!?!? Upping for 7 -> 9, easy! This tune seriously swings.
Posted 2 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
 Duc1098 wrote:

Theme music for an acid flashback while drinking tequila in a Tijuana cantina.




A life well lived is precious.  
Posted 2 years ago by countryrds    [ Reply ]
Great! I never heard of him before. Thank You RP!
Posted 2 years ago by eileenomurphy    [ Reply ]
The weird squawling horns are too grating, fine for 3 minutes but not for a 5-minute song.  Insta-PSD.
Posted 2 years ago by timmus    [ Reply ]
Cannot not dance to this-even when I just spent an hour and a half in the dentist getting a tooth removed.
Posted 2 years ago by whaleboneman    [ Reply ]
Posted 2 years ago by sunflowerbee    [ Reply ]
 Trusky wrote:

Text in Spanish is cheap (I'm Cuban, and I understand what they are talking about). Music is ok. You will find this sound at every corner in any neighborhood there.




Like Rap in the '80's in NYC?
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
 lewisv66 wrote:

Great, now I've got the Spice Girls stuck in my head "People of the world, spice up your life".  




I never even heard of that song. I think you've been doing something wrong. 
Posted 2 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Great, now I've got the Spice Girls stuck in my head "People of the world, spice up your life".  
Posted 3 years ago by lewisv66    [ Reply ]
Hmm, I could use some good herb.
Posted 3 years ago by NoisyMiner    [ Reply ]
...thought I heard Zappa.
Posted 3 years ago by jazzba    [ Reply ]
no me diga que no 
Posted 3 years ago by faa.augusto    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Bass part alone deserves a high score.
 
Add the horns to that too.  No me digas que no...
Posted 3 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
dancing banana worthy
Posted 3 years ago by primeeileen133    [ Reply ]
I like this.
Posted 3 years ago by billybob123    [ Reply ]
 Trusky wrote:
Text in Spanish is cheap (I'm Cuban, and I understand what they are talking about). Music is ok. You will find this sound at every corner in any neighborhood there.
 Please post some lyrics?

Posted 4 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
I am guessing the people that "hate" this are the same  ones that cant stand any prog stuff. What gives new music haters?  Try to open your ears. 
Posted 4 years ago by bviner    [ Reply ]
"If you like my BODY and you think I'm SEXY"? How do ya say lawsuit in Spanish?
Posted 4 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
A sort of Latino Yello, well done RP 
Posted 4 years ago by sonymagellan    [ Reply ]
 Jelani wrote:
I don't know what to make of this; I find it to be a lot of fun, but very annoying at the same time.
Guess it's something I"d have to be in the right mood to hear, maybe I'm not in that mood right now.
Reminds me a bit of Yellow. I'm never not in the mood to hear a Yellow tune though. 
 
i love Yello anytime!     ha. ...    this one tho, i could pass.
Posted 4 years ago by GoodKarm    [ Reply ]
N O .
Posted 5 years ago by sfyi2001    [ Reply ]
Text in Spanish is cheap (I'm Cuban, and I understand what they are talking about). Music is ok. You will find this sound at every corner in any neighborhood there.
Posted 5 years ago by Trusky    [ Reply ]
This tune seriously swings. What a beat! Great horns! Me gusto
Posted 5 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
would be amazing as an instrumental.
Posted 5 years ago by TonyApuzzo    [ Reply ]
Worst song ever. 
Posted 5 years ago by nicknt    [ Reply ]
not very good - but make me shake though - the horn riffs are very reminiscent to WAR though...
Posted 5 years ago by saellig668552    [ Reply ]
Reminds me of some of the cool world fusion acts that I get to see every July at "Sunfest" in Canada. Best world music festival I've seen. 
Posted 5 years ago by LeGiff    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Bass part alone deserves a high score.

 
According to wilipedia, it is Meshell Ndegeocello  No wonder it is so bad ass!
Posted 6 years ago by trailhead    [ Reply ]
Me no Popeye.
Posted 7 years ago by ncollingridge    [ Reply ]
I can't work when I hear this, I HAVE TO get up and dance !!! this is great, I love it :) 
Posted 7 years ago by ChrisVIII    [ Reply ]
I can't stop dancing!
 
Posted 7 years ago by sandracwalsh    [ Reply ]
Theme music for an acid flashback while drinking tequila in a Tijuana cantina.
Posted 7 years ago by Duc1098    [ Reply ]
 ziakut wrote:
Bass part alone deserves a high score.

 
Haha I just came to say that bass part alone annoys me!
I couldn't exactly tell what bothers me in this song, but it's a 3 and it won't go higher! 
Posted 8 years ago by Mannick    [ Reply ]
 deecee99 wrote:
I like this but I think Los Amigos Invisibles do it better.
 
wow, how many times has this been covered,
probably a lot like "Yesterday" 

btw I like this
Posted 8 years ago by Skydog    [ Reply ]
Euskadita wrote:

Yeah, you're close
Yerba buena or yerbabuena is a cocktail made with spearmint and rum, sort of a "mojito"
La Gringa normally is a USA female, not pejorative

 
Either that or "good weed".

{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}

{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}

{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}

{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}

{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}

{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}

{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}

{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}{#Sunny}{#Cowboy}

 


Posted 8 years ago by Otomi    [ Reply ]
woo hoo!
Posted 9 years ago by nicolewe    [ Reply ]
no can do I  {#Frown}
Posted 9 years ago by 1wolfy    [ Reply ]
Me gusta.....8
Posted 9 years ago by rubenbeagle    [ Reply ]
rated this an 8 when I first heard it a little while ago, it's hot imo
Posted 9 years ago by hayduke2    [ Reply ]
I imagine that I have unusual tastes in music (probably why I come to RP), but I am really liking this tune. Lost of energy, great Latin beat, and they are from my hood. What's not to like?
Posted 9 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
Wow. Two Yerba Buena cuts from this terrific album in the last 2-3 days. Bueno!
Posted 9 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
 Euskadita wrote:
Yeah, you're close
Yerba buena or yerbabuena is a cocktail made with spearmint and rum, sort of a "mojito"
La Gringa normally is a USA female, not pejorative
 
¡Ah, Gracias!
Slang like that is always tricky to learn from across the ocean ;-)


Posted 11 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
 Kilroy wrote:
How do I put this nicely.... here goes:  ranchero music sucks. It should not be played.... EVER.

Look at the reviews for this song, Bill. Your listeners do not like it.
 
This is not ranchero music, but definitely sucks
Posted 11 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
Bass part alone deserves a high score.
Posted 11 years ago by ziakut    [ Reply ]
How do I put this nicely.... here goes:  ranchero music sucks. It should not be played.... EVER.

Look at the reviews for this song, Bill. Your listeners do not like it.
Posted 12 years ago by Ipse_Dixit    [ Reply ]
You've got to like the genre to appreciate it.  Ranks W-A-A-A-Y higher than rated.
Posted 12 years ago by Andy_B    [ Reply ]
I don't know what to make of this; I find it to be a lot of fun, but very annoying at the same time.
Guess it's something I"d have to be in the right mood to hear, maybe I'm not in that mood right now.
Reminds me a bit of Yellow. I'm never not in the mood to hear a Yellow tune though. 
Posted 12 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Was a bit shocked to see that rating too
 Poacher wrote:
A (current) 4.3 rating? Strange that this is rated so low, I think it fits perfectly on RP for an occasional play. . . sometimes the ratings here make no sense to me, but as they are obviously a true representation of the feelings of RP listeners then I'll just have to admit I am sometimes slightly out of step with the majority. . . which to be honest, is something I have been for all my years. 
 


Posted 12 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
love this!
Posted 12 years ago by jocelynsart    [ Reply ]
This is what pasticho cubano must taste like {#Yell}
Posted 12 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
 ce wrote:
Dunno, but as someone still learning Spanish, AFAIK:
"Buena Yerba" = "Good grass" (yes, that sort of grass)
La Gringa = "The stranger" (female) Does that help? ;-)

 
Yeah, you're close
Yerba buena or yerbabuena is a cocktail made with spearmint and rum, sort of a "mojito"
La Gringa normally is a USA female, not pejorative
Posted 12 years ago by Euskadita    [ Reply ]
Suddenly hungry for Mexican food and I don't know why.
Posted 12 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]
Well, those kids sure are having fun!
Posted 12 years ago by Baby_M    [ Reply ]
oooh, this is really fingernails-on-the-chalkboard annoying.  *shudder*
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
A (current) 4.3 rating? Strange that this is rated so low, I think it fits perfectly on RP for an occasional play. . . sometimes the ratings here make no sense to me, but as they are obviously a true representation of the feelings of RP listeners then I'll just have to admit I am sometimes slightly out of step with the majority. . . which to be honest, is something I have been for all my years. 


Posted 13 years ago by SquiddlyDiddly    [ Reply ]
 fede550 wrote:
Why are most spanish songs aired at radioparadise so horrible?

 
This one is horrible and and plays right into cheesy Latin stereotypes, right enough, but RP does play some pretty good Spanish-language artists on a regular basis. Calexico, Los Lobos and Cuban artists come immediately to mind.

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Why are most spanish songs aired at radioparadise so horrible? Moreover, why do they almost always belong to "caribbean" genres? Some Piazzolla's tangos are heard now and then, but if the idea is to keep music as "native" as possible, other latinamerican artists/genres may be included (e.g. the great Mercedes Sosa).
All in all, I am not liking this rather obtuse representation of latinamerica and its music.

Posted 13 years ago by fede550    [ Reply ]
 Zeke19 wrote:
queso queso queso
 
w/ chips no doubt.

Posted 13 years ago by KurtfromLaQuinta    [ Reply ]
HEY GRINGO LOCO, TU NO SABES COMO SE COME LA PIÑA!!

SSSSAAABROSURA TOTAL!!!

VENTE  PA'CA{#Sunny}

VERY BAILABLE BILL ,THX A LOT, LA SALSA ES LA MUSICA DEL FUTURO

Posted 13 years ago by leap    [ Reply ]
I'll pass. When I want to hear Cuban dance music I turn to Cubanismo!

Posted 13 years ago by scraig    [ Reply ]
 gregorbill wrote:
So the band's name means "good grass." Perhaps that's what I'm missing in order to enjoy it...
 
Naaa its a "miracle drug" but it can't do EVERYTHING.....
Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
YUCK......

 
Posted 13 years ago by ckcotton    [ Reply ]
Saw them live at Jazzfest here in Mtl two weeks ago on an outdoor stage and they did have a fair amount of synths on stage along with the real percussionist, who was indeed solid. In order to appreciate this ya'll, ya really gotta see them dancing and going nuts on stage. Context is everything sometimes. BillG wrote:
Unless I'm very much mistaken, all of the percussion & drum parts on this are played live by actual humans (a very talented crew of NYC & So. American session players). Hard to get that solid of a groove from a machine. Not that I have anything against electronic drum tracks & loops - but that's not what's happening here.
Posted 20 years ago by dmd    [ Reply ]
asdojfn345 wrote:
When you play this scong, I turn off the radio. It gives me a headeach.
:iamwith: yeah, my "headeach" too! (and WTF is a scong?)
Posted 20 years ago by TreborG2    [ Reply ]
I'm sorry, but anyone giving this song a 10 needs their head examined, starting at the ears (defective maybe?). I mean, if you can give this a ten, you can give half of the music in the world a 10, and then, what are all those other numbers for? :-k
Posted 20 years ago by DBCinCA    [ Reply ]
queso queso queso
Posted 20 years ago by Zeke19    [ Reply ]
this song would be more enjoyable had i not just heard it yesterday!!! thanks!
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
So the band's name means "good grass." Perhaps that's what I'm missing in order to enjoy it...
Posted 20 years ago by gregorbill    [ Reply ]
holy hell. what have we done to deserve this punishment? this is making me want to rip my ears off and stomp on them. i guess i'll just switch the station instead. yuck.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
LaChinchon wrote:
You mean you are turning into a hydra? Scongs will do that every time. :p
So then it would be a good segue with T.Rex' "Get it On." ("...you got the teeth of the hydra upon you...")
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Seriously annoying.
Posted 21 years ago by eric    [ Reply ]
Businessgypsy wrote:
I don't understand Spanish, but everybody around me speaks it rapid fire and nonstop - is this about visiting porn sites?
Dunno, but as someone still learning Spanish, AFAIK: "Buena Yerba" = "Good grass" (yes, that sort of grass) La Gringa = "The stranger" (female) Does that help? ;-)
Posted 21 years ago by ce    [ Reply ]
I don't understand Spanish, but everybody around me speaks it rapid fire and nonstop - is this about visiting porn sites? Anyway, it makes sense followed by Wall of Voodoo's Mexican Radio . Bill be all about the context.
Posted 21 years ago by Businessgypsy    [ Reply ]
:? even "world" music has its fair share of cheese, i suppose.
Posted 21 years ago by Platypus    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by asdojfn345: When you play this scong, I turn off the radio. It gives me a headeach.
You mean you are turning into a hydra? Scongs will do that every time. :p
Posted 21 years ago by LaChinchon    [ Reply ]
I like this but I think Los Amigos Invisibles do it better.
Posted 21 years ago by deecee99    [ Reply ]
Make it stop!!!!!
Posted 21 years ago by Isobel    [ Reply ]
it's fun but it gets tiresome rather quickly...
Posted 21 years ago by gata420    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by asdojfn345: When you play this scong, I turn off the radio. It gives me a headeach.
have to agree.
Posted 21 years ago by nielsen    [ Reply ]
Yeah! :2dancingbananas:
Posted 21 years ago by DaWiz    [ Reply ]
So this is what Ricky Martin is doing these days.
Posted 21 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
There HAS to be better music representative of its homeland than this!
Posted 21 years ago by redeyespy    [ Reply ]
I guess I could give it more than a 3 if I didn\'t hear it every farking day. :( Makes me look back fondly on the days of \"Somewhere over the Rainbow/What a Wonderful World\".
Posted 21 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
I can do without the Latino-salsa-merengue-cha crossover in my rock music. Cuban "charanga" is great in its place . . . but for me that place is not called "rock music." Good for dance venues. And I am allergic to brass instruments in rock. To me they are like putting salt in coffee--some more so than others.
Posted 21 years ago by rKokon    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by dignan2: Ricky f*****g Martin sh*t.
Are you kidding? These guys are great! Nothing "Menudo" about them!
Posted 21 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
It\'s not outstanding but I like this one. I keep find myself turning up the volume on the headphones everytime I hear it.
Posted 21 years ago by dawiese    [ Reply ]
Ricky f*****g Martin sh*t.
Posted 21 years ago by dignan2    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ANNE_MARIE: i enjoy the world music we find here in paradise but... i would be more satisfied if the selections were more organic and less mechanical. too many drum machines and such.
Unless I'm very much mistaken, all of the percussion & drum parts on this are played live by actual humans (a very talented crew of NYC & So. American session players). Hard to get that solid of a groove from a machine. Not that I have anything against electronic drum tracks & loops - but that's not what's happening here.
Posted 21 years ago by William    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by qosforever: ¿Por que toda la musica que poneis en español es tan horrible? Why all spanish music that we hear in Radio Paradise is so awful?
As someone who lives in Spain, you're in a position to educate us. Start uploading, please. I'm sure there's great stuff from there that we'll never hear here unless you do. The only band I can name from Spain is Los Relampagos.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
props to radio paradise for exposing me to this group. damn, great song, killer vibe. will look to buy the album (imagine that)
Posted 21 years ago by onthejazz    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by mperry: Wow! What a locale for the galactic funkster. That the Badlands's area, isn't it?
Deadwood has an old-west main street/Vegas thing going, with boardwalks and gambling. Not far from Mt. Rushmore. Mr P-Funk's going to be at the Deadwood Jam (2 days), with John McEuen and the Young Dubliners.
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
I feel like I\'m in Andale Bar in Puerto Vallarta with a major buzz.
Posted 21 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
Many more like this and I will never listen to this station again. :roll: :oops:
Posted 21 years ago by redezra    [ Reply ]
Not this garbage again!!!
Posted 21 years ago by dignan2    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by ScottFromWyoming: Close your eyes and think "I Zimbra". This reminds me... George Clinton's playing Deadwood SD in a few months...
Wow! What a locale for the galactic funkster. That the Badlands's area, isn't it?
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by hcg11: I think this song is great! Makes me want to get up and do some kind of funky spanish dance!
Yeah. I agree. Booty shakin! ;) As I posted earlier, in a similar vein, people sometimes limit themselves with an approach that heavily leans primarily toward 9's and 10's and 2's and 1's. Some of the just "ok" songs may be new, still - possibly - overcoming the prejudice of unfamiliarity. Or they may be classic/vintage cuts - regardless of genre - that are deeply and passionately enjoyed by a smaller group of people than the "mainstream" of the Paradise audience. Most of the new music judged to be bland and/or bad is removed in due course by Bill. It is good to have the opportunity to hear new sounds - regardless of era. The older material that scores uniformly in the bland/acceptable area are probably also removed, along with the songs judged to be out and out "bad/revolting" ;) But there should always be a place for songs that are considered great by a portion of the audience. I myself enjoy reconsidering my opinion at those times, listening with fresh ears.
Posted 21 years ago by mperry    [ Reply ]
This song is like havnig red hot forks stuck into my eyes. Torture. Please make it stop. Reminds me of my old neighborhood which isn\'t a good thing either.
Posted 21 years ago by dignan2    [ Reply ]
Basta!!!!! Estoy hasta los huevos de esta cancion!!!! Paso de traducirlo....
Posted 21 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
¿Por que toda la musica que poneis en español es tan horrible? Why all spanish music that we hear in Radio Paradise is so awful?
Posted 21 years ago by qosforever    [ Reply ]
I\'ll agree to dissagree :> - this is just what I needed to wake me up
Posted 21 years ago by rinthered    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by KevinM: Ouch, this is horrible. Stop the madness.
Close your eyes and think "I Zimbra". This reminds me... George Clinton's playing Deadwood SD in a few months...
Posted 21 years ago by ScottFromWyoming    [ Reply ]
Originally Posted by KevinM: Ouch, this is horrible. Stop the madness.
Well said! make it stop
Posted 21 years ago by Ellesbee    [ Reply ]
Ouch, this is horrible. Stop the madness.
Posted 21 years ago by KevinM    [ Reply ]