James Taylor "Mexico" " Your Smiling Face"

James Taylor performs "Mexico" and "Your Smiling Face" in Martha's Vinyard 1992.

Way down here you need a reason to move
Feel a fool running your stateside games
Lose your load, leave your mind behind Baby Jane

Oh, Mexico
It sounds so simple I just got to go
The sun's so hot I forgot to go home
Guess I'll have to go now

Americano got the sleepy eye
But his body's still shaking like a live wire
Sleepy Seorita with the eyes on fire

Oh, Mexico
It sounds so sweet with the sun sinking low
The moon's so bright like to light up the night
Make everything all right

Baby's hungry and the money's all gone
The folks back home don't want to talk on the phone
She gets a long letter, sends back a postcard
Times are hard

Oh, down in Mexico
I never really been so I don't really know
Oh, Mexico
I guess I'll have to go

Oh, Mexico
I never really been but I'd sure like to go
Oh, Mexico
I guess I'll have to go now

Talking 'bout in Mexico
In a honky tonk down in Mexico
Oh, Mexico
Mexico, Mexico
Oh, Mexico
Mexico, Mexico
Oh, Mexico
Mexico, Mexico

Whenever I see your smiling face,
I have to smile myself
Because I love you, yes, I do.
And when you give me that pretty little pout,
It turns me inside out.
There's something about you, baby,
I don't know.

Isn't it amazing a man like me
Can feel this way,
Tell me how much longer,
It could grow stronger every day.
Oh, how much longer?

I thought I was in love a couple of times
Before with the girl next door,
But that was long before I met you,
Now I'm sure that I won't forget you.
And I thank my lucky stars
That you are who you are,
And not just another lovely lady
Set out to break my heart.

Isn't it amazing a man like me
Can feel this way,
Tell me how much longer,
Tt could grow stronger every day.

No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today, whenever I see you smile at me.
No one can tell me that I'm doing wrong today Whenever I see your smiling face my way.
No one can tell me that I'm doing it wrong today.
No one can tell me that I'm doing it wrong today.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• James
• Taylor
• Mexico
• Your
• Smiling
• Face
• Martha's
• Vinyard

[beemer4me4u]

I lucked out with 6th row floor seats to see the JT/CK Troubador show. JT is one of our national treasures. Seeing one of his shows should be on your bucket list if you are a fan of his music.

[jrsn2cars]

@beemer4me4u I agree! I've seen him live twice and he really puts on a great show. Thanks for the great comment!

John

[gvzmontanosa]

@beemer4me4u You and jrsn2... should have ended your comments with: A) "Can I get a witness?", my personal favorite; B) "Can I get an Amen?" - To either of which I would have responded with: "Uh huh! That's right! Amen brother!" I've been fortunate enough to have seen him twice, and if you are a real fan you must see him do "Steamroller Blues" in person. If you don't you are missing one of life's most sublime pleasures. Can I get a witness?

[jrsn2cars]

@gvzmontanosa "Uh huh! That's right! Amen brother!" I have tickets to see JT with special guest Ben Taylor in a few weeks! Can't wait!! Thanks for watching!

John

[doxiehouse]

This video is so FUN!  thank you!

[TheMcsilva4]

Amazing a man can have so much pashion

[TheMcsilva4]

The most anazing

[TheJumusic]

i like this song! Mexico....

[TheJumusic]

i like this song!

[maddiesmama09]

Man I like this video! Thanks!

[andeegreen]

THANK YOU!!!!!! I WATCHED THIS WHEN IT FIRST AIRED ON THE BBC IN THE UK & HAVEN'T SEEN IT SINCE MY OLD VHS TAPE WORE OUT! I AM A METAL HEAD AT HEART, BUT KNOW WHERE TALENT/INSPIRATION ALL STEMS FROM, & AS FAR AS ACOUSTIC TALENT & EMOTION IN SONGWRITING GOES, JT IS THE TOP DOG! SO SO HAPPY NOW! YAY!

[AMart2300]

Mexico 0:00-3:07

Your Smiling Face 3:08-5:49

[hazor777]

@16forever : Im guessing this is early to mid 90's - I believe Ian Stewart had passed at that point......I could be wrong - the guy does look like him, but I dont think Ian ever let his hair get that long & was a bit more bigger/stocky in stature.......

[hazor777]

Im guessing this was 1992, maybe 1991....maybe even 1990 ?? Judging by the fasions of the back up singers etc......- great times back then.....compared to now? Shit, anything compared to now is considered "great times"............

[adriandumont1]

Hiya guys, would just like to say, I know it's not that important, but I'm an English guy, and it makes me so proud to think that we helped him a bit to get so successful. I have listened to him all my life, and his music is timeless. Love him. Thanks James.