Originally Posted by Birchwood
Hi Marty,

Did the idea for this song come when I told you about my son's relationship with a Mexican girl dressed in red? It ended painfully a few years ago, but a few weeks ago she came to visit us with her family.
And then you came with her, doing this amazing dance!

I already sent you a message on YouTube, but the song is so catchy I had to listen to it over and over again.
Your choice of instrumentation is fantastic. The washboard (is that what you call it?) sounds authentic and enhances the atmosphere of the song.
I really enjoyed it. Now I use the words "Chica Roja" all the time. My wife wants me to stop...

Hans
Thanks, Hans. I forget how the song developed; I'm usually more of an interested bystander as the song develops. I bet you mean the accordion or sqeezebox or a bunch of other names, but a washboard is actually a washboard played as percussion. Not in this one.

Originally Posted by jannesan
Tex-Mex, I enjoy it both orally and aurally smile Lovely band, enjoyed the versatile percussions and the accordion is always a nice surprise. And that solo guitarist fits like beans in tortilla, yum! And of course the bass guy sounds like he has been playing this type of music all of his life. Great effects and your singing/talking is lively and soulful.

The story with melancholy mood, together with the captivating video, intoxicates any innocent mind, beautiful! You surely can mold curvaceous snapshots with your words and BIAB smile

Janne
Haha. Thanks, Janne. I always look forward to your comments. Haha -beans in a tortilla, and all that. I originally wanted a wierd, barker-type guys singing it, as if he's advertising the new town sensation, but...

Originally Posted by Janice & Bud
Like the band, especially the accordion.
Your vocals sound good - not weird at all.

Your video shows that Chica was having as much fun as those she was dancing for.
(Janice said she envisioned Charley dancing as she listened.😊)

Nice mix and bass glue.

FUN!

J&B
Thanks, JaniceAndBud. Ha! I'll send ya a vid of Charley dancing; you'll get a kick out of her partner.

Originally Posted by Scott C
Love this Marty. Loved your vocal and lyric. Your bassline were first class. Gives the song a texture and feel that you feel in your chest. Awesome tune
Thanks, Scott. Siometimes I write songs just so I can add bass.

Enjoy whatever happens!
marty

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