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Stays in Mexico

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Wikipedia article




"'Stays in Mexico'" is a song written and recorded by American country music artist Toby Keith. It was released in August 2004 as the lead off single from his compilation album 'Greatest Hits 2'. The song peaked at number 3 in the U.S. on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Songs chart.

Content



The song features a man named Steve, an insurance salesman from Sioux Falls, South Dakota, and a woman named Gina, a first-grade school teacher from Phoenix, Arizona. Both are in Cabo San Lucas without their spouses and meet in the Cabo Wabo Cantina. Steve and Gina engage in a tequila-fueled weekend affair. The song's chorus repeats that "what happens down in Mexico, stays in Mexico."

Critical reception



Kevin John Coyne, reviewing the song for Country Universe, gave it a mixed rating. He stated that the song is "great until you process the depth of its immorality; then, youre just sick to your stomach."

Music video



The music video was directed by Michael Salomon and premiered on the television network CMT on August 19, 2004. The video was filmed on July 5, 2004, and featured Oklahoma Sooners football administrative coordinator, Matt McMillen and actress Chanel Hart as Gina. It was filmed in Acapulco, Mexico.http://sports.espn.go.com/ncf/news/story?page=program/mcmillen McMillen guards Stoops' blind side

Chart positions



"Stays in Mexico" debuted at number 27 on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of August 14, 2004.

Year-end charts



References



Category:2004 singles

Category:Toby Keith songs

Category:Songs written by Toby Keith

Category:Song recordings produced by James Stroud

Category:DreamWorks Records singles

Category:Music videos directed by Michael Salomon

Category:2004 songs

Category:Songs about Mexico


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