Song: The Plains of Mexico

The Plains of Mexico

"The Plains of Mexico" is a fine roaring shanty which I found in Sea Songs Ships and Shanties. Our Master Mariner noted that the hero of the shanty was Santa Anna. the last president of Mexico before the greater part of the country was grabbed by the United States. It commemorates the defeat of Santa Anna's patriots at Molino del Rey by the United States under General Taylor in 1847. The shanty ignores historical facts and turns events around whereby "Santy Anna gained the day" and "Gin'ral Taylor run away". It's a great song to sing, a real belter!
"The Plains of Mexico" has been recorded by:
Paul Clayton on "Sailing & Whaling Songs of 19th Century" CD(s) & MP3 Album(s)
Paul Clayton on "Whaling And Sailing Songs" CD(s) & MP3 Album(s)
The Robert Shaw Chorale on "Sea Shanties" CD(s) & MP3 Album(s)
Various Artists on "Titanic: Epic Songs Of The Sea"
The Weavers on "Wasn't That A Time!"