Mexican Radio
1982 single by Wall of Voodoo / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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For the unregulated, high-wattage radio stations alluded to in the song, see Border blaster. For general information on radio in Mexico, see Radio in Mexico.
"Mexican Radio" is a song by American rock band Wall of Voodoo. The track was initially released on their second studio album Call of the West (1982).
Quick Facts Single by Wall of Voodoo, from the album Call of the West ...
"Mexican Radio" | |
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Single by Wall of Voodoo | |
from the album Call of the West | |
B-side | "Call of the West" |
Released | September 1982 |
Studio | Hit City West (Los Angeles) |
Genre | New wave |
Length | 4:08 (album version) 3:55 (single/music video edit) |
Label | I.R.S. |
Songwriter(s) | Wall of Voodoo |
Producer(s) | Richard Mazda |
Audio sample | |
"Wall of Voodoo — Mexican Radio" | |
Music video | |
"Mexican Radio" on YouTube | |
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The video for the single was regularly featured on MTV in the United States, contributing to the song's popularity.[1][2][3] The song peaked in the US at No. 58 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.[4] It also reached No. 18 in Canada, No. 21 in New Zealand, No.33 in Australia and No. 64 in the UK.[5][6][7][8]