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Peter Rowan — The Free Mexican Airforce
Album: Peter Rowan
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Released: 1978
Length: 5:54
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 boober wrote:
The song is about as cheesy as the album cover.

 
Who doesn't like cheese every now & then. Let's just say it is a happy song.
Posted 5 years ago by Rockit9    [ Reply ]
That song couldn't end fast enough.
Posted 11 years ago by JustJeff    [ Reply ]
Please....exit, stage left.
Posted 11 years ago by deepwoodskev    [ Reply ]
The song is about as cheesy as the album cover.
Posted 11 years ago by boober    [ Reply ]
Best taken in limited quantities. He has played this every single time I have seen him, in almost any context. Too bad that his much much better later work has yet to break into the airwaves (or internet waves).
Posted 11 years ago by bam23    [ Reply ]
Good song. Some things just don't seem to change, though. Sigh.

{#Cowboy}
Posted 11 years ago by AlienRelic    [ Reply ]
oh, please end soon.
Posted 11 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
It's fine ... something crazy now and then is a palate cleanser
Posted 11 years ago by lkovathana    [ Reply ]
 leonswiatek wrote:
It's longer than my longing for it to end
  

If read literally, that statement could indicate that you end up enjoying the song, or at least no longer desire its end.
Posted 11 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
It's longer than my longing for it to end
Posted 11 years ago by leonswiatek    [ Reply ]
Play this song to kill the martian when they attack earth ... otherwise please not!   HORRIBLE
Posted 11 years ago by Stylist    [ Reply ]
PSD
Posted 11 years ago by evansdad    [ Reply ]
KFAT
Posted 11 years ago by hewijew    [ Reply ]
 annieb63 wrote:
Only positive thing I can say is it makes me think fondly of The Refreshments.
 
Or the Iguanas.  
Posted 12 years ago by annieb63    [ Reply ]
Oh this puts a smile on my face for nostalgic, lyric and melodic reasons.
Posted 12 years ago by GirlFriday    [ Reply ]
Was going to give it a 2, but then decided (around the 3rd verse I think) it really wasn't worth that faint recognition.
Posted 12 years ago by aelfheld    [ Reply ]
Only positive thing I can say is it makes me think fondly of The Refreshments.
Posted 12 years ago by annieb63    [ Reply ]
Gaucho music!  Who doesn't love the accordion and yippee's?  Cool the Dos Equis and pass the nachos.  {#Dancingbanana_2}
Posted 12 years ago by MirageRF    [ Reply ]
 auburntigerrich wrote:
Cute for a couple of verses... in a Moxy Fruvous sort of way... but I've had enough now, thanks.
 
Zactly.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
I get the allusion, but the song still stinks.
Posted 12 years ago by PA1749    [ Reply ]
I really only need to hear this about once every ten years or so, if that. I gets its historical significance 'n all, but other than that it's about three minutes too long.
Posted 12 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
disturbin ...endless...hope...guess...good...not bad...bad bad good song..want to know how i rate it?{#Ask}
Posted 13 years ago by Det    [ Reply ]
A perfect "corrido" structure... besides Rowan's conviction, a good syncopation and instrumentation. 
Greetings from Mexico City. 
Juan Rico 
Posted 13 years ago by juanrico    [ Reply ]
 calypsus_1 wrote:

Peter Rowan live by =mjbear
marty  ©2008-2010 =mjbear

This is a picture of Peter Rowan, he is a great artist and his songs usually convey a fun story.
 
I like the bear pooping behind him...
Posted 13 years ago by isayhoomhom    [ Reply ]

Peter Rowan live by =mjbear
marty  ©2008-2010 =mjbear

This is a picture of Peter Rowan, he is a great artist and his songs usually convey a fun story.


Posted 13 years ago by calypsus_1    [ Reply ]

Would've been tolerable if it had ended somewhere
before the three minute mark.  Some songs just shouldn't
be six minutes long.
 
Posted 13 years ago by r0ric    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
Makes me chuckle.
 
I suppose Karma is teaching me not to be proud of my sense of humor. I just don't get this at all.

Posted 13 years ago by rtrudeau    [ Reply ]
Makes me chuckle.
Posted 13 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 conglif wrote:

OK...

Let's go!

 

This one caught my attention:

2. Only in America......are there handicap parking places in front of a skating rink.


There is a motorcycle dealership here in Austin that is required by law to have six spaces at the front of the store reserved for handicap parking.  Needless to say, they are never used.  So ironic on several levels.




Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Cute for a couple of verses... in a Moxy Fruvous sort of way... but I've had enough now, thanks.
Posted 14 years ago by auburntigerrich    [ Reply ]
Only on Radio Paradise.... Bill you're great!
Posted 14 years ago by raga    [ Reply ]
This rather reminds me of the opening credits to Monty Python and the Holy Grail, after the Swedish tourist board gets replaced by text about llamas and super-cheesy Mexican-style music plays in the background.


Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
It's funny, if we would reproduce as many cliches about the "americans" (althought I am an argentinean and I consider to be one as I belong to the same continent) that are made about the mexicans, we would be really f**ed up wouldnt we?
 

I don't disagree with you, but isn't there a more inoffensive label we can use besides "Mexican"?
Posted 14 years ago by Hannio    [ Reply ]
Red River Valley anyone :)
Posted 14 years ago by gregr79    [ Reply ]
No.
Posted 14 years ago by mirland    [ Reply ]
 joanie wrote:
will it never end?
 
You mean the complaining? Nah, not as long as humans exist. {#Wink}
Posted 14 years ago by peter_james_bond    [ Reply ]
will it never end?
Posted 14 years ago by joanie    [ Reply ]
 karen wrote:

Methinks it must be Flaco.  Takes me back to Austin - way back in 'dem ol' cosmic cowboy daze.
  I think he's still playing. I saw him at Jovita's a few years back.


Posted 14 years ago by cc_rider    [ Reply ]
 Painted_Turtle wrote:

...and yes, that is Flaco Jimenez's considerable skill on the accordion

 
Flaco!
Posted 14 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
lot o' hate for this song.  I'm just curious as to why.
  Actually there are two opposite clichés about 'em around here: the good mexican fellow (he will share his nachos and tacos with you) and the dirty, horrible mexicano (illegal, speaking that horrible language and needing more than a bath).. at least as far as I can see


Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
"In the Morenos Mountains campesinos are planting their fields
While the ghost of Zapata rides a horse that can still outrun the wheel
There, free in the sky high above, nearly clear out of sight
It's the Free Mexican Air Force flyin' tonight

In the City of Angels, a cowboy is cooling his heels
Remembering that God gave us herbs and the fruits of the fields
But a criminal law that makes outlaws of those seeking light
Made the Free Mexican Air Force — Mescalito riding his white horse —
Yeah, the Free Mexican Air Force is flyin' tonight!"

Flying so high - yi - hiyeeeee! ...

...and yes, that is Flaco Jimenez's considerable skill on the accordion

Posted 14 years ago by Painted_Turtle    [ Reply ]
 Felix_The_Cat wrote:
It's funny, if we would reproduce as many cliches about the "americans" (althought I am an argentinean and I consider to be one as I belong to the same continent) that are made about the mexicans, we would be really f**ed up wouldnt we?
 
OK...

Let's go!



Posted 14 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
It's funny, if we would reproduce as many cliches about the "americans" (althought I am an argentinean and I consider to be one as I belong to the same continent) that are made about the mexicans, we would be really f**ed up wouldnt we?
Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
 bass000 wrote:
The first song which made me swich to a new radio for 5 minutes. Sorry I don't have this humor maybe..
 
Try this one!

{#Tongue}

Posted 14 years ago by conglif    [ Reply ]
¡Andale! ¡Andale! ¡Arriba! ¡Arriba! ¡Yii-hah!

Posted 14 years ago by elstring    [ Reply ]
I remember those KFAT days!  Predeccessor to pork from Freedom!  KFAT was loose and louche, touched by madness and well grounded all at once.  This is a perfect example of KFAT at its best.
Posted 14 years ago by Govi    [ Reply ]
 Buzzardcheater wrote:
Oh hell yeah! Takes me back to the days I can't remember anymore.



Who's on the squeezbox? Zat Flaco? Good stuff!
 
Methinks it must be Flaco.  Takes me back to Austin - way back in 'dem ol' cosmic cowboy daze.


Posted 14 years ago by karen    [ Reply ]
 Geecheeboy wrote:
I'll have the Vegetarian #5.
 
I was going to go with the Arroz con Pollo, but we had the same idea.

Posted 14 years ago by aaronm    [ Reply ]
Don't hate it. Just wish it didn't go on quite so long.
Posted 14 years ago by handyrae    [ Reply ]
This song should be followed by El Paso by the Dead.
Posted 14 years ago by Mugro    [ Reply ]
 Wizzuvv_oz wrote:
lot o' hate for this song.  I'm just curious as to why.
 
Yeah, I don't get it. Love this ditty.
Posted 14 years ago by Papernapkin    [ Reply ]
farcical? {#Devil_pimp}
Posted 14 years ago by WayUpNorth    [ Reply ]
lot o' hate for this song.  I'm just curious as to why.
Posted 14 years ago by Wizzuvvoz    [ Reply ]
I'll have the Vegetarian #5.
Posted 14 years ago by Geecheeboy    [ Reply ]
 serenity5 wrote:
I couldn't agree more...
 
thats a compliment to me. truly :)

Posted 14 years ago by Felix_The_Cat    [ Reply ]
I haven't heard this in a very long time. I remember a sing-a-long on a Baja beach back in the 70s. Excellente.
Posted 19 years ago by Spliff    [ Reply ]
ColdBear wrote:
What a strange choice :verysorry:
I couldn't agree more...
Posted 19 years ago by serenity5    [ Reply ]
What a strange choice :verysorry:
Posted 19 years ago by ColdBear    [ Reply ]
A good shot of tequila will cure what ails ya. And pass the chicharrones por favor. trillium69 wrote:
yuck.
Posted 19 years ago by xkolibuul    [ Reply ]
Somehow I don't think I'll be hearing this in any of the 'mexican' restaurants around here anytime soon.
Posted 19 years ago by catsoup    [ Reply ]
yuck.
Posted 19 years ago by trillium69    [ Reply ]
This song was even ten times better live at the Telluride Bluegrass Festival in Colorado. (Way more than just bluegrass at that festival, btw)
Posted 19 years ago by Alexandra    [ Reply ]
Oh hell yeah! Takes me back to the days I can't remember anymore. Who's on the squeezbox? Zat Flaco? Good stuff!
Posted 19 years ago by Buzzardcheater    [ Reply ]
The first song which made me swich to a new radio for 5 minutes. Sorry I don't have this humor maybe..
Posted 20 years ago by bass000    [ Reply ]
Damn if that doesn't make ya smile. Thanks.
Posted 20 years ago by scottc    [ Reply ]
One of the best Rowan songs around (except of course for all the others).
Posted 20 years ago by Quintopod    [ Reply ]