Warren Zevon, Carmelita. Linda Ronstadt's version. Stay clear of heroin and Pioneer chicken, both.
Flying Burrito Brothers, Juanita. Lyrics:
'No affection' were the words that stuck on my mind
When she walked out on me for the very last time.
Oh mama sweet mama can you tell me what to say?
I don't know what I've done to be treated this way.
In a cold dirty room that's where I found myself
With a bottle of wine and some pills off the shelf.
Oh mama sweet mama can you tell me what to say?
I don't know what I've done and I'm feeling so ashamed.
Then an angel appeared she was just 17
In a dirty old gown (town?) with a conscience so clean
Oh mama sweet mama can you tell me what to say?
She's brought back the life that I once threw away.
Delightfully ambiguous: Is Juanita the girl who walked out or the one who saved him? Or both?
Marty Robbins, El Paso. "Cradled by two loving arms that I'll die for/One little kiss and Felina, good-bye."
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