So, we're tempted to let AI write this classic post about a classic song that wasn't really a hit other than a short stint in MTV heavy rotation.
We're resisting.
The song refers to the phenomenom of the border blaster - a radio station in one country with a signal targeted towards another country but sitting where it is to subvert broadcast rules. Yes, there are a lot of Mexican border radio stations targeting the United States. Famed disc jockey Wolfman Jack built his career at a couple of border blaster stations.
Mexican radio stations have to play the Mexican national anthem twice daily and include some Spanish-language content, but for the most part, these border radio stations target the United States.
The song, written by the band, is fun but was probably a hit because of the bizarre video, which featured Stan Ridgway emerging from a bowl of beans. This song and its success allowed Ridgway to pursue a solo career soon after this single's run.
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