She sang backing vocals on the Van Halen song "Could This Be Magic?" and on Neil Young's recording of Ian Tyson's folk classic "Four Strong Winds".
Born in Helena, Montana, Larson got her start singing with Hoyt Axton's band and Commander Cody and His Lost Planet Airmen. She worked as a session vocalist for Emmylou Harris, Linda Ronstadt, Michael McDonald, Willie Nelson, Jimmy Buffett, Neil Young, Christopher Cross, Little Feat, Mary Kay Place, The Dirt Band, The Beach Boys and The Doobie Brothers. In 1979, she was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best New Artist. She also had a minor role in the 1988 film Twins.
In December 1997, she died in Los Angeles from complications arising from a cerebral edema at the age of 45. She was survived by her husband Russell Kunkel and her daughter Elsie May Larson-Kunkel (born 1990), who has also found some entertainment experience.
Larson is buried in Forest Lawn - Hollywood Hills Cemetery in Los Angeles.
Mexican Divorce
Nicolette Larson Lyrics
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Mexico is different
Like the travel folder says
Cross the Rio Grande and you will find
An old adobe house
Where you leave your past behind
One day married, next day free
Takes no time at all to get
A Mexican divorce
As I came into this empty house last night
Looked at all the windows
But I couldn't find one light
I found you on this road to Mexico
And now, my love, I'm pleading
Please, oh please, don't go
One day married, next day free
Broken hearts for you and me
Takes no time at all to get
A Mexican divorce
Finding love takes so long
Walking out must be wrong
It's a sin for you to get
A Mexican divorce
One day married, next day free
Broken hearts for you and me
Takes no time at all to get
A Mexican Divorce
The lyrics to Nicolette Larson's song "Mexican Divorce" are about a couple who, after getting married, quickly realize that they are not meant to be together. He sings about the ease with which one can obtain a divorce in Mexico, and how this has become a popular option for couples who want to end their marriage without going through a long, drawn-out process.
The song's lyrics also touch on the emotional toll that divorce can take on a person, but ultimately seem to suggest that it is the right decision for the couple in question. The line "Broken hearts for you and me" speaks to the pain that both parties feel in a relationship that isn't working, but the chorus of the song reinforces the idea that a quick divorce is the best option.
The final verse of the song continues this theme, with the singer reflecting on the difficulty of finding true love and how walking out on a relationship may feel wrong. However, he ultimately returns to the idea that getting a Mexican divorce may be the best option in some cases, even if it is seen as a sin.
Overall, "Mexican Divorce" is a song that explores the complexities of relationships and the difficult decisions that couples may face. It is a bittersweet ode to the idea of letting go and moving on, and a reflection on the power of love to both bring people together and tear them apart.
Line by Line Meaning
Down below El Paso lies Juarez
Juarez, which is located south of El Paso, is a place where things can be very different.
Mexico is different
The country of Mexico is different from the United States.
Like the travel folder says
As advertised in travel promotional materials.
Cross the Rio Grande and you will find
If you cross the Rio Grande, you will enter Mexico.
An old adobe house
A traditional Mexican house made of adobe bricks.
Where you leave your past behind
A place to forget the past and start anew.
One day married, next day free
Marital freedom is easy to obtain in Mexico.
Broken hearts for you and me
People's emotions often get hurt in the process.
Takes no time at all to get
The process is very quick and easy.
A Mexican divorce
A divorce that is easily obtainable in Mexico.
As I came into this empty house last night
I returned to a deserted home.
Looked at all the windows
I checked all the windows of my home.
But I couldn't find one light
None of the rooms had any light on.
I found you on this road to Mexico
I met you while traveling towards Mexico.
And now, my love, I'm pleading
I'm begging you to stay with me.
Please, oh please, don't go
Please stay with me and don't leave.
Finding love takes so long
It takes a long time to find love.
Walking out must be wrong
Leaving a relationship must be morally wrong.
It's a sin for you to get
It is considered a sin for you to obtain.
A Mexican divorce
A divorce that is viewed as morally wrong in some societies.
Contributed by Tyler K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.