"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.
Charts Chart (1983)PeakpositionBelgian VRT Top 308Dutch Top 407Euro Hit 4016
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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