Mexico Gold
Hollies · Other Songs - Hollies
'cause I heard a lot of things about the North American girls
I was looking for a lady
someone to have my baby
So I got me on a 747 Pan-American plane
I sat me down next to your all-American dame
Said I'm going up north
she said it's a pity
Then she told about the gold
down in Mexico City
Oh she said "Lordy Lordy
watch the blue smoke flying
every morning and every night
to get you out of your head
Oh man oh Lordy Lordy it's a natural high
when you're living down south
and it's going right out of your head
Got off the plane went to the customs
and they gave me a list
Do you carry a gun take drugs or are you Communist
They said my papers were in order
I wasn't staying long no sir
I'm going south across the border
chorus
Took the first southbound
across the Rio and down
Found a little place in the small Mexico town
Just me and my lady
now she's having my baby
chorus x2
Mexico Gold - Hollies
Hollies' 1964 recording of 'Mexico Gold' stands as a defining example of the British Invasion's vibrant pop sound. Released during a period of intense competition from American groups, the track showcases the band's signature blend of upbeat rhythms and catchy melodies that characterized their early catalog. The song reflects the era's fascination with Latin American themes and tropical imagery, delivered with the characteristic vocal harmonies and driving instrumentation that made the Hollies a staple of mid-60s radio. While the group faced significant challenges following their initial success, this recording remains a testament to their ability to craft infectious pop anthems that captured the spirit of the time.

