Angel, Amis and Jimmy Lester formed The Straitjackets in 1988 in Nashville. They played several gigs during the summer of that year, but soon broke up.
In 1994, they reformed as Los Straitjackets, adding bass player Scott Esbeck. Their first album, The Utterly Fantastic and Totally Unbelievable Sound of Los Straitjackets, was released the following year on Upstart Records.
Over the next few years, the band developed a cult following through its tight instrumentation and gimmicky stage shows. When performing live, band members all dress alike, wearing black clothing, gold medallions, and Mexican wrestling masks. Amis is the only member who speaks, introducing songs in fast, badly accented Spanish.
In 1998, Esbeck left the band during the recording of The Velvet Touch of Los Straitjackets and was replaced by Pete Curry. In 2005, Lester left and was replaced by Jason Smay.
They've become known as frequent collaborators, recording Sing Along With Los Straitjackets with a number of different artists. They were nominated for a Grammy Award for their collaboration with blues singer Eddy Clearwater, Rock 'N' Roll City.
As time goes on, their stage shows have grown more and more elaborate. They frequently feature elaborate choreography, guest vocalists such as Clearwater and Big Sandy, and burlesque dancing troupe The World Famous Pontani Sisters.
Magia Blanca
Los Straitjackets Lyrics
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Sus piernas son como un par de carrizitos
Y cuando a las fiestas lo llevo a bailar
Sus piernas flacas se parecen quebrar
Popotitos no es un primor
Pero baila que da pavor
A mi popotitos yo le di mi amor
Popotitos baila rock and roll
Es tan delgada que me hace pensar
Que en plena lluvia no se va a mojar
Popotitos no es un primor
Pero baila que da pavor
A mi popotitos yo le di mi amor
Cuando hay aire fuerte parece volar
A mister universo nunca va a llegar
Con popotitos me voy a casar
De aqui en adelante lo voy a alimentar
Popotitos no es un primor
Pero baila que da pavor
A mi popotitos yo le di mi amor
The lyrics of "Magia Blanca" by Los Straitjackets tell the story of the singer's love for their partner, Popotitos. The singer describes Popotitos as having legs like reeds and a skinny frame that makes them seem like they might break when they dance. Despite not being conventionally attractive, Popotitos is a talented dancer who can rock and roll with the best of them. The singer declares their love for Popotitos and even jokes about how light they are, saying they might fly away in strong winds. The singer also acknowledges their partner's physical appearance, noting that they are so thin that they won't get wet in the rain. The overall message of the song seems to be that love is more than just physical attraction and that true love can be found in unexpected places.
Line by Line Meaning
Mi amor entero es de mi novio popotitos
I am completely in love with my boyfriend, Popotitos
Sus piernas son como un par de carrizitos
His legs are as thin as reeds
Y cuando a las fiestas lo llevo a bailar
And when I take him dancing at parties
Sus piernas flacas se parecen quebrar
His skinny legs look like they could break
Popotitos no es un primor
Popotitos may not be the best looking
Pero baila que da pavor
But he dances so well it's scary
A mi popotitos yo le di mi amor
I gave my love to Popotitos
Popotitos baila rock and roll
Popotitos dances rock and roll
Y no lo ves ni con la luz de sol
You can't see him even in broad daylight
Es tan delgada que me hace pensar
He is so thin that it makes me wonder
Que en plena lluvia no se va a mojar
If he would even get wet in the rain
Cuando hay aire fuerte parece volar
When there's a strong wind, he looks like he's flying
A mister universo nunca va a llegar
He will never become Mr. Universe
Con popotitos me voy a casar
I am going to marry Popotitos
De aqui en adelante lo voy a alimentar
From now on, I will take care of him
Writer(s): Marty Robbins
Contributed by Jason O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.