Need some easy songs for Cinco de Mayo

Would "Tequila" be out of the question? OK how about "Cielito Lindo"? or "La Cookaracha" not sure if I spelled that right.

I'm guessing cinco de Mayo is 5th of May - I'm curious (being from England) as to what the celebration is for? From "mariachi" in the link, I'm guessing again it's something Mexixan or Mexican influenced?

I'm sure I've seen this question before as well - you might try "Cinco de Mayo" in the search....

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Vic

I'm guessing cinco de Mayo is 5th of May - I'm curious (being from England) as to what the celebration is for? From "mariachi" in the link, I'm guessing again it's something Mexican or Mexican influenced?

I'm sure I've seen this question before as well - you might try "Cinco de Mayo" in the search....

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Vic

The Mexican equivalent of Bastille Day or our Fourth of July i.e. Independence day!!!

art&lutherie, good additional suggestions. Tequila is a fun song and most kids recognize it.

Vic, I did all kinds of searches on GuitarNoise and only got the one good hit in my original post. Internet searches were getting too much junk, but I honed in and am now looking at some 'fiesta songs'. If I find anything good, I'll post a followup.

--Scott

This suggestion may be a little on the young side, but most of the younger students like things like The Mexican Hat Dance or La Cucaracha (and I know I've spelled that wrong! :wink: ) Just a thought. That means playing more melody than strumming, but they are very easy and recognizable.

Peace

I too think that Cucaracha would be a fun song to do. Maybe not too childish for an 11-year-old. I don't think I was introduced to it until the 4th grade myself.

And "Cinco de Mayo" is not like "Independence Day" in that it's not the day Mexico gained independence. The holiday actually commemorates an important war victory when an outnumbered Mexican army defeated the French at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. If you want to look up some more info for your son check out: http://www.fireworks.com/holidays/Cinco-de-mayo.asp

Please let us know if you come up with any other songs. Good luck!

Thanks for the info....

As a side-note, Status Quo used to do a version of the Mexican Hat Dance in the middle of Roadhouse Blues....but that was one of former bassist Alan Lancaster's lead vocals, and since he left the group after Live Aid they don't do it anymore....

I'm still intrigued - Cucaracha - what does it mean, and where can I find a sample?

And any recommendations as to Mariachi music to listen to? I like to expand my musical horizons....

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Vic

La Cucaracha means cockroach, and the lyrics are very childlike in form and sound but as my Spanish teacher told us very adult in meaning if you get my drift. She said the song is sort of meant to trick tiny ears. Don't know if she just has a dirty mind!!!
Robbie

Well here I am came to my music room to practice and now I'm off on a cockroach lyric hunt. Sorry Vic I thought I had a copy of the lyrics we were given in Spanish class, went through all my old assignments but couldn't find them and every web site seems to have different interpretations, verses etc,There must be five Bazillion of them. Off to practice now if I come up with the lyrics will post them
Robbie

LMAO - thanks for taking the time, Robbie! I had the same problem - lyric-wise - when trying to find the definitive version of St James Infirmary Blues....I came to the conclusion there isn't one....

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Vic

how about this?
http://www.cowboylyrics.com/forum/read.php?f=1&i=6295&t=6295