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David Lindley & Hani Naser — Tijuana
Album: Playing Even Better: Official Bootleg #2
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Released: 1995
Length: 8:15
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Just below San Diego
Tijuana, land of broken dreams
Senoritas dancing in the moonlight
Flashing Spanish dark eyes
to everyone, it seems

They say "Hey, gringo
Can you take us across the border
Just tell them I'm your daughter
un poco loco

Down the backstreets, through the alleys
All the young men stand with pride
They guard the palace to the kingdom
Called Tijuana, the entrance they disguise

They say "Hey, gringo
Can you take us across the border
We'll work for just a quarter
On the other side"
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I'm having an argument right in this moment with my wife... but this music now helps me to calm down :)
Posted 4 years ago by Atombender    [ Reply ]
Manx has signed my cd of this for my maggies
Posted 4 years ago by Mike_S    [ Reply ]
Love this version.
Tijuana and San Diego are both Spanish place names, but not on the same side of the border.  
Posted 5 years ago by Pjesnik    [ Reply ]
 ploba wrote:
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ANNOYING!  {#Frustrated}

Very

Posted 5 years ago by AbileneTexas    [ Reply ]
Now that song must have given Donald Trump the willies.
Posted 5 years ago by Bleyfusz    [ Reply ]

He reminds me of bacon.

You may not like the exact menu item, but anything with David Lindley on it  bound to be pretty damn good. 


Posted 7 years ago by misterbearbaby    [ Reply ]
This tune has grown on me. I like it. Haunting lyrics.  Vocals seem reminiscent of Willy Nelson.
Posted 8 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
David Lindley's voice can be difficult to digest, but see him live at least once in your life and you'll never regret it.
Posted 8 years ago by Larrygrrl    [ Reply ]
sad but true lyrics  nice acoustic guitar.
vocals seem to make me think of Neil Young.  Uhnfortunately true ideas but not the best voice
Posted 8 years ago by baylees    [ Reply ]
soooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo ANNOYING!  {#Frustrated}
Posted 8 years ago by ploba    [ Reply ]
 Decoy wrote:
enjoyed it at first, but seems a little long lived to me, I mean left and came back and the song is still going strong
 

 
Uhhhh....did you read the cover?
Posted 8 years ago by scott_bruce    [ Reply ]
 raewah wrote:
This would be so much better if it WASN'T. 

FTFY
Posted 8 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Going from The Road To Ensenada to this is going from the sublime to the ridiculous.
Posted 8 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
enjoyed it at first, but seems a little long lived to me, I mean left and came back and the song is still going strong
 
Posted 8 years ago by Decoy    [ Reply ]
This would be so much better if it WASN'T right after lunch... {#Sleep}
Posted 8 years ago by raewah    [ Reply ]
I like it and I'd kinda like to hear it again without the clothespin on his nose.
Posted 8 years ago by Michael_Dean    [ Reply ]
I didn't realize this was a JJ Cale tune!

That Manx version is the bomb!
Posted 9 years ago by k-man    [ Reply ]
 jzekeb wrote:
This started out great, I even like the voice, but how long is it? Seems to go on forever.
 

That is why the album cover says 9 songs - "really long".  They know it too!  David Lindley is so classic.  He cracks me up as a person, but is an amazing musician.  He has played with so many great artists and that is because they know their music will only be incredibly enhanced with his creative, unique style.  Folks:  do yourself a favor and check him out in concert.  The venues he typically plays are small so you get to really get an intimate opportunity to groove with an amazing artist and be able see every finger pick he does. 

Posted 9 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
 AlexDinamo wrote:
Not clear enough? Ok. Tijuana is México. This doesn't sound mexican, not even close. It has a slight spanish air, and that's all. Sounds like those phony soundtracks they put on when they suposedly cross the border. As I said: clichés, and more clichés. Want another cliché? "Hey gringo, get me across the border". Some people think that every brownie on the other side wants to get in. Specially those easy latin girls, right? "Tell them I'm your daughter..." This is an offensive one. So, this song is all about clichés coming from ignorance. I think I was too generous with my 2 points. Sorry, I'll fix that... Alex
 
Wow.  That's cool and all... but I guess nevermind the musicality, and ignore the clear (to me anyway) tongue in cheek... to each his own, no worries.  
Posted 15 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
wally42 wrote:
You point being?

Not clear enough? Ok. Tijuana is México. This doesn't sound mexican, not even close. It has a slight spanish air, and that's all. Sounds like those phony soundtracks they put on when they suposedly cross the border.

As I said: clichés, and more clichés. Want another cliché? "Hey gringo, get me across the border". Some people think that every brownie on the other side wants to get in. Specially those easy latin girls, right? "Tell them I'm your daughter..." This is an offensive one. So, this song is all about clichés coming from ignorance.

I think I was too generous with my 2 points. Sorry, I'll fix that...

Alex
Posted 17 years ago by AlexDinamo    [ Reply ]
I like it, but it's kinda repetitive.
Posted 18 years ago by UltraNurd    [ Reply ]
Sorry Lindley not Lindly, over clicky fingers
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
AlexDinamo wrote:
There's another country that speaks spanish: it's called Spain. Clichés, clichés & more clichés...
You point being?
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
Love anything David Lindly MORE LINDLY play lots!!! Happy Happy Play El Rayo Ex
Posted 18 years ago by wally42    [ Reply ]
I'd really like not to hear this song again. ¿Tijuana? This doesn't sound like Mexican. Not even close. There's another country that speaks spanish: it's called Spain. Clichés, clichés & more clichés...
Posted 18 years ago by AlexDinamo    [ Reply ]
Like a Lot! Oscar
Posted 18 years ago by oscar_driver    [ Reply ]
Finally, this comes back around!
Posted 18 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Buy the Cale version on iTunes for $.99 and know that you got the better version! Cale's delivery is more "matter of fact" which creates a better feel for the song.
Posted 18 years ago by fishy1    [ Reply ]
Very memorable, very likable. An 8.
Posted 18 years ago by andrewmi    [ Reply ]
JennyAnyDots wrote:
Saw Harry Manx perform this song live recently in Sydney - he did a great version. Not sure if it is available in a recording, but his Indian instrument (the Mohanveena) added a lovely flavour to the tune.
Yes, it is. It's on "Mantras for Madmen". Good disc.
Posted 18 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
Saw DL sing this song in Vancouver, then saw Harry Manx sing it in Port Fairy and his is a finer version, but perhaps lacking the grit of this track...... shorter, too.
Posted 18 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
Good point about the website. I only looked at Amazon myself.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
mfassett wrote:
Well, I love this tune but I'm not spending $35 on a CD, sorry. I wish it was available at iTunes.
Where? The disc is $20.00 on his site
Posted 18 years ago by outerspace    [ Reply ]
Yikes! CD is pricey.
Posted 18 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
It's an ok song overall, but it does tend to go on a bit to long, and I can't help but think that David Lindley sounds an awful lot like Weird Al Yankovic. Heh.
Posted 18 years ago by MysticMilt    [ Reply ]
Well, I love this tune but I'm not spending $35 on a CD, sorry. I wish it was available at iTunes.
Posted 18 years ago by mfassett    [ Reply ]
Funny way of playing a flamencoish style to speak about mexicans, if you like the guitar, go find some true flamenco guitar out there. Not bad though...This actually is a rumba (the easiest flamenco "style", called "palo" in Spain but played very slowly...)
Posted 18 years ago by aristoteles    [ Reply ]
This song is soooo goofy. And yet I can't help but love it.
Posted 18 years ago by Squirrel    [ Reply ]
I've figured out this playlist. It's the noon hour siesta list.
Posted 18 years ago by Pipes    [ Reply ]
Relevant, I'd say, given the debate currently going in this country. /not that this is a 'serious' song //fun in concert though
Posted 18 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
Saw Harry Manx perform this song live recently in Sydney - he did a great version. Not sure if it is available in a recording, but his Indian instrument (the Mohanveena) added a lovely flavour to the tune.
Posted 18 years ago by JennyAnyDots    [ Reply ]
What the hey!!! That's was pretty bad..
Posted 18 years ago by pomalley    [ Reply ]
It's cold and snow is coming...working on a Saturday....this song makes me feel like I'm in SoCal again. Thanks guys!
Posted 18 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
This started out great, I even like the voice, but how long is it? Seems to go on forever.
Posted 18 years ago by jzekeb    [ Reply ]
i've seen this freak 3 times and loved every second of it. deep diverse worldly sound
Posted 18 years ago by woods    [ Reply ]
I saw David Lindley in LA not too long ago and he was great. What an amazing player!
Posted 18 years ago by moonbat    [ Reply ]
My GF and I recently saw David on campus (!) at Iowa State University, in a tiny little venue called the M-shop. Maybe 100 people? Maybe 10 different stringed instruments? Hell of a show.
Posted 18 years ago by Ender43    [ Reply ]
Gotta love Mr Dave and Hani.
Posted 18 years ago by outerspace    [ Reply ]
would love it if someone uploaded the JJ Cale version
Posted 18 years ago by tammaye    [ Reply ]
Perfect at this time o' the morning.
Posted 18 years ago by kazuma    [ Reply ]
If you like this version you may love JJ cale version
Posted 19 years ago by michaelc    [ Reply ]
JJ Cale did the original of this song. You've got to hear his if think this version is good.
Posted 19 years ago by netsrik    [ Reply ]
GolfRomeo wrote:
Re: the complaints about his vocals: The last thing the world needs is another Celine Dion. Did you ever stop to think that in today's corporate world of music, Dylan and Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen and Nick Cave and Tom Waits would have never got past the 'demo tape' stage? Scary.
UH! You're giving me the Willies. No pun! ;-) I'm gonna turn this up now and make that go away.
Posted 19 years ago by am    [ Reply ]
Pez wrote:
Guitars cool... then he started singing.
Exaaaaaaaaactly!
Posted 19 years ago by MojoJojo    [ Reply ]
Just promoted this to an 8 from a 6. Judging from the other comments, it seems like this is growing on a lot of us.
Posted 19 years ago by tictocsailor    [ Reply ]
Saw him at a small club 2 months ago for the second show and this woke up both him and the crowd to become a really strong set. He looks different (hard to do in roots music)he has no profile outside of the cognocenti (that be us!) until you see the people he has worked with; plus he puts together an act.......as in .....complete act.
Posted 19 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I never thought I'd ever hear a song here that grows so much *inside* the song. When it started, I'd give it a 8, now I just cannot resist the 10.
Posted 19 years ago by Tux    [ Reply ]
Has Willie Nelson ever covered this song? I can hear him singing it pretty easily...
Posted 19 years ago by Pyro    [ Reply ]
bubble_headed_beach_blond wrote:
intrigued by the tuning of the guitar ... sounds very loosely strung (aren't we all ...)
Sounds like D-tuning and played... 0-------0----0--0--0-- 0-------0----0--0--0-- 2-------3----0--3--2-- 2-------3----0--3--2-- 1-------2----0--2--1-- 0-------0----0--0--0--
Posted 19 years ago by psycholynx    [ Reply ]
Heard this before on RP.....not this long version though...and I really like it. Nice laid back version.
Posted 19 years ago by Shesdifferent    [ Reply ]
Wow! Finally I know the title of this song. Heard it 2 years ago in private radio and coudn't find it. Thanx RP!
Posted 19 years ago by Hols_der_geier    [ Reply ]
no me gusta
Posted 19 years ago by stickittotheman    [ Reply ]
Excellent piece! I'm surprised
Posted 19 years ago by Zepplock    [ Reply ]
Very nice and interesting, grew on me, in fact the more I here the more I like.
Posted 19 years ago by ZarSU    [ Reply ]
bubble_headed_beach_blond wrote:
intrigued by the tuning of the guitar ... sounds very loosely strung (aren't we all ...)
Posted 19 years ago by WonderLizard    [ Reply ]
Please, more Mr. Dave. How about Afindrafindrao off this disc? Beautiful and no vocals for those who don't dig his voice. Thank whoever's up there for Radio Paradise.
Posted 19 years ago by outerspace    [ Reply ]
intrigued by the tuning of the guitar ... sounds very loosely strung (aren't we all ...)
Posted 19 years ago by bubble_headed_beach_blond    [ Reply ]
I really like David Lindley, even saw him in concert with his band. But this is just a little to repetituos.
Posted 20 years ago by ezzyme    [ Reply ]
Very Greasy....ROFL....What a great piece!
Posted 20 years ago by jdorn1    [ Reply ]
brown1971 wrote:
Living in SD, I can really relate the social significance of this song.
:nodhead: Me, too. Nice guitar.
Posted 20 years ago by Alanur    [ Reply ]
Beautiful guitar.
Posted 20 years ago by mig7    [ Reply ]
Re: the complaints about his vocals: The last thing the world needs is another Celine Dion. Did you ever stop to think that in today's corporate world of music, Dylan and Tom Petty and Bruce Springsteen and Nick Cave and Tom Waits would have never got past the 'demo tape' stage? Scary.
Posted 20 years ago by GolfRomeo    [ Reply ]
Living in SD, I can really relate the social significance of this song. I don't find it boring and I don't hate this guy's voice. I gave it an 8 - most excellent - and I don't give many ratings over a 7. So there.
Posted 20 years ago by brown1971    [ Reply ]
Diggin the tune.
Posted 20 years ago by Drunkenlilacwine    [ Reply ]
Roverfish wrote:
Good until he started singing...is there an instrumental version of this? :oops:
Agreed. Also runs a little long for my taste, but maybe the length would be OK with just the guitars running the show.
Posted 20 years ago by Schmackdown    [ Reply ]
What a great tune! I've never heard this song before, either by Lindley or J.J. Cale for that matter ...I have a pretty extensive collection of his stuff too and don't have it. I'd love to hear the original. This song does however, remind me of a song called "South of the Border" off an album titled "Barry McGuire and the Doctor" I believe this was the last secular effort by Barry (Eve of Destruction) McGuire before he became a born-again Christian singer. Has anyone else out there heard this McGuire song and noticed the similarity? :-k
Posted 20 years ago by sharkartist    [ Reply ]
i don't know why - but i just HATE this song. i can't stand it at all. it could be the way he says "border" - heh. but i don't think that's it. maybe it's the fact that it seems to drag on and on, or the fact that every time i hear it, it gets stuck in my head for a month... i'll figure it out.
Posted 20 years ago by PattonFever    [ Reply ]
taeha wrote:
Yawn. This Tex-Mex music is so boring. I thought RP was a rock station.
By all means, be bored. This music, however, is not TEX-MEX.
Posted 20 years ago by OfficeUseOnly    [ Reply ]
Tijuana sounds like Farmingville, NY... except that it's where they end up upon CROSSING the border...
Posted 20 years ago by Illustr8r    [ Reply ]
This song was originally written and recorded by J.J. Cale. Interesting version, but I much prefer the original.
Posted 20 years ago by drife    [ Reply ]
Yawn. This Tex-Mex music is so boring. I thought RP was a rock station.
Posted 20 years ago by taeha    [ Reply ]
I'd like the lime tortilla soup please. It sure is hot out. Let's go to the beach. Tijuana....( there is no "a" between the Ti and the Juana. I'm one gringo that loves this one.
Posted 21 years ago by Railbird    [ Reply ]
I dig it!
Posted 21 years ago by mrmonkey    [ Reply ]
Music with a moroccan flair about Tijuana. Very interesting combination. Have always admired Lindley's guitar music, if not exactly his voice.
Posted 21 years ago by MoSo    [ Reply ]
Guitars cool... then he started singing.
Posted 21 years ago by Pez    [ Reply ]
Insomniacs of the world, unite!
Posted 21 years ago by nyc_dude    [ Reply ]
Best RP song imho
Posted 21 years ago by Pacifer    [ Reply ]
I could curse the devil (pimp) for his voice, but I'd rather thank God for his guitar.
Posted 21 years ago by Patrick    [ Reply ]
Lindley is a fine guitarist, but when he opens his mouth he turns each song (in the words of his own album) \"Very Greasy\". Sometimes a lot of fun, sometimes (like this song), a bit more problematic.
Posted 21 years ago by LaChinchon    [ Reply ]
Good until he started singing...is there an instrumental version of this? :oops:
Posted 21 years ago by Roverfish    [ Reply ]
Great song... and just down the road from me. I\'ve heard this song before and have never been able to determine who wrote it until NOW. Thanks RP!
Posted 21 years ago by chrisp54    [ Reply ]
dot works for a quarter. again. dot.
Posted 21 years ago by Dotman    [ Reply ]
A bunch a guys sitting around drinking beer, playing the bongos....Not bad, not great. :roll:
Posted 21 years ago by dugjohnson    [ Reply ]
last... few... songs... putting... me... to... slee... zzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzzz
Posted 21 years ago by AlanCE    [ Reply ]
Hurrah for Lindley (and for playing him)! I can never get enough of his amazing stringwork - check out his more recent work with Wally Ingram, and his \"world music\" work with Henry Kaiser - would love to hear that on RP too.
Posted 21 years ago by ft    [ Reply ]
just down the street from where I live...
Posted 22 years ago by red    [ Reply ]
wow David Lindley. He did all that slide work on the quite famous jackson Browne Live album from the late 70\'s. He\'s a very good guitar player. Check out El Rayo X if I\'m not mistaken. Dot
Posted 22 years ago by Dotman    [ Reply ]
Yawn...I\'m falling asleep...great guitar work though...
Posted 22 years ago by mksothrpeoplrich    [ Reply ]
most excellent...
Posted 22 years ago by lvogel    [ Reply ]
Wow. A long and depressing song. Or did it just seem long because the lyrics are so dire..? Nice playing from David Lindley as always though.
Posted 22 years ago by percolator    [ Reply ]
What an annoying song . . . barfo
Posted 22 years ago by BPittman2    [ Reply ]
Wonderful tune. Cheers.
Posted 22 years ago by Blarg    [ Reply ]
I like it a lot, makes me want to eat Mexican.
Posted 22 years ago by fartybreath    [ Reply ]
Great cover. Did JJ Cale write this? This is the only other person I have heard do this song. I have since discovered that JJ Cale did indeed write this song. His version is excellent.
Posted 22 years ago by Leslie    [ Reply ]
Excellent cover.
Posted 22 years ago by Roach    [ Reply ]