Watching 1995's Antonio Banderas 'Desperado' film and seeing Tito Larriva in that movie always reminds me of 'the Cruzados' in the late 80s'.These guys were a god-send back in late 80's to know that Latinos/Hispanic could 'crank it' in the Rock & Roll Department. This MTV video and the 'lost' one for 'Bed of Lies' led me to see this band live in 1987 at San Diego's Bacchanal (in Kearny Mesa) which was packed to the gills that Night. Awesome performance from a band 10 ft. away.
If you like these guys check out their earlier work as "The Plugz". "Electrify Me" and "Better Luck" are two great albums most people don't know about because of a very small distribution.
I Bought This CD,Back in The Day...,On The Strength of THIS One Song!!! * I Do THAT a Lot When GREAT MUSIC is Involved!!! * Nooow,...'IF' I Could ONLY Find a Decent,Working Copy of Their 2nd CD,..."After Dark''!!! Also,...Check Out TITO's OTHER BANDS: 1) The Plugz (No.#2 is THIS Band.) 3) Tito & Tarantula 4) Psychotic Aztecs
Yeah these batos are from El Paso Texas, My homies. I knew charlie and his mom and sisters and Tito went to La Jeff High. Very cool to have known these cats.
Interesting bit of history here. My mother claims the bike Motorcycle Girl is riding was hers way back when. Says she has pictures too. I have yet to see them myself, but that would be interesting if it were true.
I've looked high and low for Cruzados albums but without luck. Can't find them. I discovered they recorded three albums beginning in 1984 only two of which were released: Cruzados and After Dark. In this recording of "Motorcycle Girl" I'm particularly taken with the quiet Fender Strat player. I like his playing and the comfort he demonstrates with what he's playing. Very cool. Nothing complicated but a lot of fun to listen to. He will be replaced on the second album, After Dark, by a player named Marshall Rohner who will die of an AIDS related illness.
This cool song popped in my head last night, remember my girlfriend at the time hated this song. Its still cool, if you like this song, you'll like the Mavericks even more.
If you dont own this album, get it. One of the best of it's decade. The whole album is great. Just Like Roses, La Flor De Mal, Cryin' Eyes, this song.. whole damn album.
What does it mean when you wont kiss me? A little drunk girl from Tennessee Eyes flashing, purse snatching queen. Suppose you find what you're looking for, What will you do with It? Spend your days in a drugged out craze with the man that you chain. Motorcycle girl I love you, you don't even know my name. Motorcycle girl you sing so good, well ain't it a shame. You waltz through the marsh with the fruit of your choice. Can't get enough love, they had it you got, run. Well don't look at me like a backwood fiend. I'm not a customer... Start wakin', start talkin' girl. Motorcycle girl I love you, you don't even know my name. Motorcycle girl you sing so good, well ain't it a shame. Well we're sitting nice and pretty on our way to Silver city In a memory blur, you got it, I want it... Girl. Well in her kiss you taste the truth, I shoulda locked her up. But I took her back to her motorbike and I gave her all my love. Motorcycle girl I love you, you don't even know my name. Motorcycle girl you sing so good, well ain't it a shame.
I remember this song from 1986/1987..... always stuck in my mind.... thank you for putting it here on TH-cam
Great song by a very underrated band.
Wore out this cassette! Great band.
Watching 1995's Antonio Banderas 'Desperado' film and seeing Tito Larriva in that movie always reminds me of 'the Cruzados' in the late 80s'.These guys were a god-send back in late 80's to know that Latinos/Hispanic could 'crank it' in the Rock & Roll Department. This MTV video and the 'lost' one for 'Bed of Lies' led me to see this band live in 1987 at San Diego's Bacchanal (in Kearny Mesa) which was packed to the gills that Night. Awesome performance from a band 10 ft. away.
The drummer is off the chart w/swing in both hands!
I have this album and used to play this song on both the radio and my live DJ Gigs.
Grew up with Tito’s brother and went to school with Chalo Quintana. They were incredibly talented way back then in middle school.
Don’t throw stones,epic
Hey Tito huge fan listening to third song
Yeah, this album is hard to find. I do remember this song and video. I love it very much.
I bought the cassette after seeing the video when it was first played on MTV.
Saw this band back in the day awesome
Used to play this in my cover band when it was a hit preaching the gospel of the cruzados
If you like these guys check out their earlier work as "The Plugz". "Electrify Me" and "Better Luck" are two great albums most people don't know about because of a very small distribution.
I have "Electrify Me" signed vinyl on their own label, these guys were so cool and so much fun. Great memories.
And my personal fav, their instrumental “Reel Ten” from the Repo Man soundtrack.
Two words .blue sofa
Oh, man what a lost song, breakey wakey heart! Aint heard this in decades! Great!
Wish these guys still played together..a great band
The band still exists, but instead of Tito they got the singer of Little Caesar
Tito and Tarantula!! Tito was younger back then.
Charlie Q (and Tito doing all right) the consummate roots rock drummer. Surprised I never caught him with Cadillac Tramps or Ziggens.
I had the original cd of this when it came out, sold it for $50 on ebay, it's that rare. Good thing I still have it in my mp3 player. Awesome album!
im playing the album right now. AWESOME
As a Motorcycle Girl, I love this song!! Ride on, sistas!
Awww maaan!! I remember this one from waaaay back. Let's hit the streets!!
I Bought This CD,Back in The Day...,On The Strength of THIS One Song!!! * I Do THAT a Lot When GREAT MUSIC is Involved!!! * Nooow,...'IF' I Could ONLY Find a Decent,Working Copy of Their 2nd CD,..."After Dark''!!!
Also,...Check Out TITO's OTHER BANDS:
1) The Plugz (No.#2 is THIS Band.)
3) Tito & Tarantula
4) Psychotic Aztecs
Cruzados' two Arista Records albums are now available digitally for the first time ever on iTunes and Spotify!
Great group
Never knew they did music videos for any of their songs...fantastic!
Yeah these batos are from El Paso Texas, My homies. I knew charlie and his mom and sisters and Tito went to La Jeff High. Very cool to have known these cats.
I do have both of them Arista- albums Cruzados did in eighties.
Interesting bit of history here. My mother claims the bike Motorcycle Girl is riding was hers way back when. Says she has pictures too. I have yet to see them myself, but that would be interesting if it were true.
I once had the video of Hangin Out, can't find it anymore, wish someone would post it! Love the Cruzados!
Killer song. Killer album.
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I've looked high and low for Cruzados albums but without luck. Can't find them. I discovered they recorded three albums beginning in 1984 only two of which were released: Cruzados and After Dark. In this recording of "Motorcycle Girl" I'm particularly taken with the quiet Fender Strat player. I like his playing and the comfort he demonstrates with what he's playing. Very cool. Nothing complicated but a lot of fun to listen to. He will be replaced on the second album, After Dark, by a player named Marshall Rohner who will die of an AIDS related illness.
You obviously didn't look on Discogs.com
great tune dad sang in the 80s with The Rogues
Love it!
Great bass part.
What A Great Groove !
You can see this "reborn" with Tito and Tarantula, lead singer and lead guitar are the same
Great song ! the drummer is awesome and the Motorcycle girl is well sooo hot!
Yep. She's out there.
Check out the cover by Canada's INCREDIBLE punk band the Viletones!
I worn out this cassette. God bless the Cruzados!
Cruzados rocked!!
REPO MAN
great video keep them going!
Yeah!
The definition for "party on the patio music" -- The Cruzados
This cool song popped in my head last night, remember my girlfriend at the time hated this song. Its still cool, if you like this song, you'll like the Mavericks even more.
The flys
RIP Charlie ..
Love it!!!
RIP Charlie Quintana 3/13/2018😔🥁🔥✌🏽
Agreed. Knew him. Sweet. Smart. Funny. Love you Chalo.
I wonder if there was a 'grito' in min, 2:45 originally? Would have been great! Really adds to the song later on!
I wanna go to that bar.
quite an interesting video
If you dont own this album, get it. One of the best of it's decade. The whole album is great. Just Like Roses, La Flor De Mal, Cryin' Eyes, this song.. whole damn album.
This one and Don't Worry Baby (Los Lobos) -- a righteous gal on a tight-looking chopper (with apehangers and upswept fishtails, yet).
Can't find this band or any of their songs on any those new jukeboxes.
Closest you'll probably get to this on those things is Tito and Tarantula. Same singer.
Download the fie sharing program soulseek they have both cruzaods albums on there free
Than great song
indeed a classic
This one's for you Heather.
No te vayas, te quiero mamacita!
For all of the two-wheeled gals out there. Ride safe.
"Silver City" ✌😎
Do you also have "Hanging out" ?
Dig the gal. The chop with apes and upswept fishtail pipes ain't bad, either. This is still king tone.
you know Where i can fin the lyrics please
Not half bad...
the other half is better :)
Bad ass found titos earlier 🎵
These guys make me wish that I was 100 % vatobilly.
What does it mean when you wont kiss me?
A little drunk girl from Tennessee
Eyes flashing, purse snatching queen.
Suppose you find what you're looking for,
What will you do with
It?
Spend your days in a drugged out craze with the man that you chain.
Motorcycle girl I love you, you don't even know my name.
Motorcycle girl you sing so good, well ain't it a shame.
You waltz through the marsh with the fruit of your choice.
Can't get enough love, they had it you got, run.
Well don't look at me like a backwood fiend.
I'm not a customer... Start wakin', start talkin' girl.
Motorcycle girl I love you, you don't even know my name.
Motorcycle girl you sing so good, well ain't it a shame.
Well we're sitting nice and pretty on our way to Silver city
In a memory blur, you got it, I want it... Girl.
Well in her kiss you taste the truth, I shoulda locked her up.
But I took her back to her motorbike and I gave her all my love.
Motorcycle girl I love you, you don't even know my name.
Motorcycle girl you sing so good, well ain't it a shame.
Wellllllll
Ain’t it a shame
Lyircs ?
they didn't get the airplay they deserved.
Great song just not pop ....this song kicks ass
Hot hot hot hot!!!!!!!!!!!