Asymmetric Music

Tampico by Stan Kenton and June Christy. Very nice and clear voice. Jaunty rhythm. Stark and brutal condemnation of cultural hegemony.

Retrospective - The Capitol Years

Tampico (Stan Kenton Version)

Lyrics below:

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Ai, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico

You buy a beautiful shawl
A souvenir for Aunt Flo
Authentic Mexican yarn
Made in Idaho

Ai, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico

The senoritas, they waive, when you arrive at the dock
The native costumes they wear
Are slacks and bobby socks

Ai, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico

You buy some pottery there
To beat the luxury tax
You find that when you get home
They sell it cheaper at Sacks

Ai, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico

You ask a Mexican band
To play a rhumba down there
He turns and says to the boys
“Hey, fellas, dig that square!”

Ai, Tampico, Tampico, on the Gulf of Mehico
Tampico, Tampico, down in Mehico

Down in Mehico