"They All Went to Mexico" is a song written by Greg Brown, and recorded by Carlos Santana with Willie Nelson on vocals for Santana's 1983 album Havana Moon.
The 'going to Mexico' of the song title is a metaphor. Despite its upbeat, happy tune, the song is, at its heart, about death. The singer reflects on his long life, and how his dog, wife and friends have predeceased him. Ultimately he looks forward philosophically to his own demise.
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Personnel
Willie Nelson – vocals
Carlos Santana – guitar, backing vocals, producer
Booker T. Jones – keyboards, producer
Barry Beckett – keyboards, producer
Mic Gillette – trumpet
Flaco Jiménez – accordion
David Hood – bass guitar
Graham Lear – drums
Armando Peraza – percussion
Raúl Rékow – percussion, backing vocals
Orestes Vilató – percussion, backing vocals
Jerry Wexler – producer
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1983 songs
Willie Nelson songs
Carlos Santana songs
Songs written by Greg Brown (folk musician)