“I caught a good one, it looked like it could run Up on its back, and away I did ride Just as fast as I could from The West Texas town of El Paso Out to the badlands of New Mexico“ The hills are definitely in Mexico. The “badlands” were probably also in Mexico (notContinue reading “the geography of Rosa’s”
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the geography of Rosa's
“I caught a good one, it looked like it could run Up on its back, and away I did ride Just as fast as I could from The West Texas town of El Paso Out to the badlands of New Mexico“ The hills are definitely in Mexico. The “badlands” were probably also in Mexico (notContinue reading “the geography of Rosa's”
Rosa’s Cantina
Yes, Rosa’s Cantina is (and was) a real place, although it didn’t exist in the Old West sense described in the famous song. When Robbins passed through in 1958 the (then-new) joint was closed for the day but the location inspired the song. Here is the view out the front door of Rosa’s: Reminds oneContinue reading “Rosa’s Cantina”
Rosa's Cantina
Yes, Rosa’s Cantina is (and was) a real place, although it didn’t exist in the Old West sense described in the famous song. When Robbins passed through in 1958 the (then-new) joint was closed for the day but the location inspired the song. Here is the view out the front door of Rosa’s: Reminds oneContinue reading “Rosa's Cantina”
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