Roswell - Reina del Cid and Toni Lindgren

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Toni Lindgren and I were stranded for 10 days in Roswell, NM when our van broke down there (it ended up being a computer module problem, and it's all fixed up now!), so needless to say, we had plenty of free time on our hands to explore the town a bit. That inspired this quirky little tune about the 1947 UFO incident. We didn't see any actual UFOs while we were there, but there was plenty of alien kitsch all over the town which I found delightful. Hope you enjoy "Roswell"! Lyrics below.
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Roswell lyrics:
Back in '47
in the first week of July
there was lightning in the desert
and explosions in the sky
An unknown flying object
came crashing to the earth
and a cattleman named Brazel
found the wreckage in the dirt
He gathered up some scraps
and then he brought them into town
and the people gazed in wonder
at the marvel he had found
They called the county sheriff
and they called the air force base
they called the DOD
and then they called the CIA
There's big news today out in Roswell
that sleepy New Mexico town
and Major Marcel
what can you tell us about Roswell?
Well the Roswell Army Airfield
sent their finest personnel
a rank and file officer
was young Major Marcel
The major told his story
and it echoed round the globe
a flying saucer captured
out in old New Mexico
But the orders came from Washington
materials were changed
the town was hushed to silence
and Mac Brazel was detained
They scooped up all the evidence
and flew it to Fort Worth
staged a couple photos
and the headlines were reversed
There's nothing to see here in Roswell
just a torn up old weather balloon
and Major Marcel
was mistaken as well about Roswell
The years pass on in Roswell
but the story still persists
rumors turn to theories
and then theories turn to myth
But to his dying day
the major swore on all he had
"There's no way in hell the thing that fell
was made by human hands"
So the mystery lives on out in Roswell
that creepy New Mexico town
and Major Marcel
what couldn't you tell us about Roswell?
#Roswell #Aliens #ReinaDelCid

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@elleandtoni 2 жыл бұрын

If we can convince the aliens to drop us back off on Earth before July 15, we’ll be going on tour this summer! Check out the dates and cities: bit.ly/RDCTOUR

@ms_cartographer 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome! I wish you guys could come to Indy. ❤️

@marymchugh896 2 жыл бұрын

Looking forward to seeing you in Dublin 💚 and you've GOT to sing the Roswell song !!! Love it!!! I 👏👏👏the musical synchronicity you two have is nothing short of supernatural 😁

@sharonstratton2103 2 жыл бұрын

WOW I will always think of Roswell differently after this catchy tune. Might have to pass thru and actually stop. Thanks

@Kobor_Tamas 2 жыл бұрын

That was a great ending 😄 Maybe they want autograms and an exclusive private concert.

@richardmathews651 2 жыл бұрын

I grew up in New Mexico. Great song and thanks for the tip of the hat to my home state. Roswell is a hot dry place even in the Land of Enchantment. Glad you enjoyed your stay 😎

@prbrown88 5 ай бұрын

Everything about this song was perfect. The structure, the changes, the voices, the guitars, the poetry, the message…

@backwashjoe7864 6 күн бұрын

The cameo by the alien in the background...

@dbreardon 2 жыл бұрын

Two very talented women. Van troubles in a Roswell, stuck for 10 days......end up writing, arranging and performing a great, brand new song about the UFO events in Roswell. Amazing

@robertkehn Жыл бұрын

This feels like a lost Johnny Cash classic. I can almost hear him thundering out "There's no way in hell that thing that fell was made by human hands!"

@hpconley 6 ай бұрын

This is my favorite song from Elle and Toni, hands down. Toni shreds on the guitar and Elle's tone is immaculate...and the music is fantastic!

@johntellmewhy 4 ай бұрын

So talented!

@Dafoodmaster Жыл бұрын

100% convinced this will be a folk standard in 75 years

@neilbowers 2 жыл бұрын

I like how every time I come to KZfaq it shows me this video. Like it's saying "Go on, watch it again, you know you want to". And it's not wrong.

@Liz.Newton 2 жыл бұрын

It serves it up to me all the time too, I'm loving it haha

@CascadeCFC 4 ай бұрын

It knows us better than we know ourselves sometimes.

@koenven7012 2 ай бұрын

completely the same here. And I do watch it every time again. It's a catchy tune and nice lyrics, so why not.

@northcountrydesign10 Жыл бұрын

This will be your "The Wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" song that tells a great story for years to come. Loved it.

@rhimiles 2 жыл бұрын

Man, that surfer guitar tone is otherworldly.

@christianwacker9027 2 жыл бұрын

That’s true musicianship: Being marooned somewhere and instantly writing a song about it. And it turned so great with the tempo changes and Toni‘s solo. The end gave me a flashback to your space stream concert a while ago. Hope the aliens don‘t keep you for themselves 👽

@markzieg3593 2 жыл бұрын

Yah, Toni’s solo on this song is an instant classic.

@MrEdarunsun 2 жыл бұрын

Easily the best song about Roswell NM I have ever heard. EVER.

@StoicTrader- 2 жыл бұрын

This song will be listened to 50 years from now, calling it.

@zymmer4 5 ай бұрын

What a HOOT !!! You two turn lemons into Lemonchelle in a heartbeat !!!

@neilbowers 2 жыл бұрын

In years to come, Reina will start saying "Back in 2022 ...", and the crowd will cheer, because they know what's coming next.

@kerrynight3271 2 жыл бұрын

Love this!

@mjallenuk 2 жыл бұрын

How to bang out a tune ... a masterclass

@charlesknox8721 2 жыл бұрын

This is my last comment on this song, I promise. Growing up in Roswell in the 40's and 50's music was owned by such greats as Hank Williams, Gene Autrey, The Sons of the Pioneers, Tex Ridder, Johnny Cash, and Eddie Arnold. Toni captured that culture with her guitar playing. The lyrics captured the story. It would be wrong for me to say this is your best writing, but it is my favorite of your songs. Roswell is part of who I am and this song captured my heart.

@jodidavis6595 2 күн бұрын

This is a perfect folk song. I absolutely loved it. You gals are glorious 🇺🇸❤️

@kkampy4052 2 жыл бұрын

That right there is a great piece of writing and composing.

@Timlin937 2 жыл бұрын

Watching Toni play is a master class in accompaniment, tone selection and nailing it in one take. Love it... gives me something to reach for.

@crgandl613 2 жыл бұрын

I don’t know what blows me away more - the brilliant lyrics or Toni’s mad guitar skills!

@billwebb5256 2 жыл бұрын

Again Toni empresses with her voice and makes you realize she not just a guitar picker! The harmony between the two is beautiful! Love the ending!

@RobGale 2 жыл бұрын

Underrated is Reina laying down that bass line on the acoustic. Very nicely done.

@roberttroesch-edamsaskcana3652 2 жыл бұрын

Reina and Toni undoubtedly two of the best things to happen to real music in a very long time. Love this 💕💕💕

@Don-xs5tk 2 жыл бұрын

Loved Toni's spooky alien guitar runs! Brilliant, simply brilliant!

@TheJoergenDK 2 жыл бұрын

B y the way, you sound like a whole band. Some good guitar playing there from both of you!

@mattfrisbie9035 2 жыл бұрын

Love when you switch to the waltz beat. Seamless. Sounds like this song is from '47.

@cynthia3433 2 жыл бұрын

My granddaughter (10) and I agree that this was one of the best Sunday morning songs.

@DeniceMarcel 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh - this is kinda surreal.. Major Marcel was my grandfather...I love this :) Great Job!!!

@katem.8816 Жыл бұрын

Was what they said about your GF Major Marcel true? I saw a Major stand up and say “I never knew that!” In regards to your GF - He served at at an iconic time. It is a lyrical delight, this song. ❤ it was always confounding, how it was remembered. You have a GF to be proud of.

@fragwagon Жыл бұрын

So cool! Give us some anecdotes- did grandpa talk about it?

@Ecphonesis115 9 ай бұрын

We need anecdotes!! 😭😭

@KellyJackson-bv7jp 5 ай бұрын

Hi Denice! Your grandfather was my great great Uncle. My great grandmother Laurentine Marcel Bergeron was his sister. We use to live in Houma on Bayou Blue a few miles from where he lived. My best friend lived on his street & I remember visiting him. He passed a few weeks after we moved to TN. I’m currently rereading your dads book- The Roswell Legacy.

@juliansmith3972 2 жыл бұрын

"I believe" that was U.ndeniably F.ine O.rchestration!! Loved every note!

@Snotcicles 2 жыл бұрын

You're accomplished beyond your years. It's been a gift to witness.

@noahflores9269 2 жыл бұрын

50’s 60’s western style songs like this are so fucking good. Definitely one of my new favorites

@noahflores9269 2 жыл бұрын

Also y’all gunna drop a tab soon?

@alfredjones6130 17 күн бұрын

Filk music was really popular back in the 70's. Glad you're giving it a comeback

@cameraloopt 5 ай бұрын

Great song, great singing and then Tony the magician....

@kevincosta9228 2 жыл бұрын

WOW! With the way the lyrics are framed, the vibes of the chorus, Reina's rhythm guitar and singing, and Toni's "Out of this world" guitar work, this was just stellar. Every time I think you two can't get better...

@seriouslyreally5413 2 жыл бұрын

I hope you put this in your next album as its gifted song writing and Toni's guitar bridges are just plain magical.

@jacomostert4413 Ай бұрын

Apart from the stunning theme, this is an amazing musical turning point for Elle’s writing. Love the beat changes with theme changes. Wow.

@johnsenior478 2 жыл бұрын

Good to see that no gimmicks talent still has a place in the world - along with genuine and nice people. Top song - top lyrics and top guitar.

@susanholland3749 2 жыл бұрын

I'm a 68-year-old guitar-playing grandmother in Tennessee, and I just LOVE your videos! This new song is amazing. You girls are amazing (and that Josh guy you play with sometimes ain't too shabby either). Keep it up! What a great treat on this cloudy Sunday on the plateau.

@er5406 2 жыл бұрын

We need to get you ladies stuck in some more towns in the middle of nowhere if this is what happens. Good job ladies hope you have a great trip.

@charlesmarkley220 Жыл бұрын

Mylar was something never no one had seen before this.

@jamespardue3055 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, so much talent on display.....thank you ladies for that smile inducing story.

@guermeisterdoodlebug7980 2 жыл бұрын

Great composition. Toni has become one of my favorite guitarists. She has a knack for knowing how to do the right thing at the right time.

@meatdamilkman 2 жыл бұрын

Reminds me alot of George Harrison or Mike Campbell!!!! Always playing the right notes at the right time to enhance the Song!!! She has become one of my favorites as well!

@mineolahome5243 2 жыл бұрын

Great!!! Toni's guitar work - Excellent!! This song made my Sunday - Thanks!!!

@freejulianassange537 2 жыл бұрын

Exemplary wasn't it? We're watching the transformation of these performers into musical legends I think. It's like strolling in to find Dylan at the Gaslight Cafe.

@josephcharbonneau8740 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my ladies TY for sharing your heavenly harmony awesome!

@davereese6614 2 жыл бұрын

Toni's guitar playing is so great. Great song.

@peterthomas22 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done ladies, i kept expecting to see Carson, dressed as an alien, walk by in the background.

@easykrohn 2 жыл бұрын

😂😂would've loved that!

@lindaevans6288 2 жыл бұрын

I loved everything about this song. Great writing, singing and musicianship.

@guyneron4580 2 ай бұрын

Talent oozes from you two ladies. Rock on girls!😮

@sleepycuber Жыл бұрын

My goodness, am I glad you broke down in Roswell and wrote this song! An instant classic. Lyrics, vocals and guitar playing is just ridiculous.

@bretmaples 2 жыл бұрын

Roswell is my home town! This is awesome.

@ClementsHomebrew 8 ай бұрын

Ha ha! That was excellent. The era and style of the music was perfect. They should be playing it in their cafes.

@mattomon1045 2 жыл бұрын

Toni I love your playing

@homelessnomad101 3 ай бұрын

Lived in Roswell for about 8 years back in late 70's early 80's long before that alien thing kicked in. The theatre where the museum is now I use to go see movies there. ;). good song ladies, great job!

@mikeweidert634 2 жыл бұрын

This one is going to take flight...no doubt about it. Your collaborative talents are amazing. Hang on and enjoy the ride...

@Freempg 2 жыл бұрын

Your van breaking down was well worth that fabulous song.

@valori2233 2 жыл бұрын

This is my new favorite song

@dalewooddy5350 Жыл бұрын

Love the grandmaster. Played one for years. Liked it better than my strat or Les Paul. So sad my leukemia caused me to miss them in Houston. May try to hire them for my wedding reception if they do that kind of thing.

@waynetd1959 2 жыл бұрын

I love everything about this song, the music, the tempo, the lyrics. But the surprise ending had me literally laughing out loud. Thank both of you for sharing your gifts

@jamesalles139 2 жыл бұрын

we will ever get another video? cliffhanger

@64fixed 2 жыл бұрын

+1 to that

@BrianBlodgett 2 жыл бұрын

same... legit Laugh Out Loud! Thank you!

@Alerdo 2 жыл бұрын

I am left speechless every time I see Toni's magnificent guitar skills. Nice job guys it's beautiful

@rialobran 2 жыл бұрын

I think that's pretty much the best toe tapper I've heard in years, bravo ladies.

@veloopity 4 ай бұрын

you are fantastic. I'm a guitarist and I watched Toni's lines open mouthed

@khorton0327 2 жыл бұрын

So cool. What a wonderful gift you've just given to the city of Roswell. You took the time to learn the history and put it to music - they'll be cherishing this in New Mexico for decades!! Great job...

@nankerphelge3771 2 жыл бұрын

Yes! and the song has such a great southwestern flair!

@ArcoZakus Жыл бұрын

@@nankerphelge3771, "... southwestern flair!" Yes. Toni can put the right seasoning on any dish Reina serves. [ 0:48 ] [ 2:59 ]

@noellucas60 Жыл бұрын

All the story in a song! Famous!. And guitar begin like Perkins style, and after like Chet Atkins! I love it🤠Hi from Belgium.

@noellucas60 Жыл бұрын

👽Marcel didn't lie

@tcbpronto 3 ай бұрын

That's a cracking song. Sold on the first listen! That style for that subject - really cool

@DhaivydHilgendorfdittydude 2 жыл бұрын

That’s f-ing awesome! When life gives you lemons, you folks sure know what to do!

@hotrockmiller6413 2 жыл бұрын

I woke up in THE MIDDLE OF THE NIGHT singing, "There's big news today out in Roswell..." Hahahahahahaha!!! Is that what you call a hook? It will be my new, "Ah, Houston, we've had a problem," comment.

@andrewwazagow9120 2 жыл бұрын

What can I say ? This song is THE wonder itself. Speechless me.

@jamesmetzler2031 Жыл бұрын

This song is pure gold! What amazing talent. Though the evidence was flown to Wright-Patterson Air Force Base.

@MetalEyeWierdo Ай бұрын

That's my home town! Love the song. Best ever about Roswell. I'm just sad I'm finding it two years late. You two are fantastic by the way.

@josephfernandez1738 2 жыл бұрын

Roswell's stellar songwriting has an important message for all of us: if you're stranded in Roswell, write an out-of-this-world song about it!

@judypountney9648 2 жыл бұрын

I absolutely LOVE this song! It's as though those words were just waiting to be written and put to music by you two.

@bryanhauschild4376 2 жыл бұрын

That’s a great balad there ladies!

@gabriel7117 2 жыл бұрын

Lived there for 2 years and this song is best thing about roswell

@dr.marnihillfoderaro1064 2 жыл бұрын

Wow!!! Reina and Toni. Great song about Roswell! The tune, beats and harmonies fantastic! You sure made the best of a challenging van-repair situation!!💕😃🙏🏼📚

@noahgomes4647 2 жыл бұрын

It almost feels like the universe did everything in its power to have you two write and perform this song. The lyrics, the instrumentals, the way the video is perfectly framed; absolutely amazing. Hope you officially release this song soon!

@Jadar... 2 жыл бұрын

The van seems quite new ; any chance of a relationship between its breaking down and an Alien's incidence ? Sometimes cars' engines get stuck because of electric or electronic mysterious diseases, at a time when some U.F.O. has been observed...I heard cases where the garage man couldn't find anything wrong or any reason why the engine stopped...If that is, good to know they have a good musical taste. You've summarised very well what I've heard from serious reports about this story. Well done girls. Congratulations !

@tonybennett365 2 жыл бұрын

A perfect piece of Jypsy jazz lead by Toni

@AmiaireConmigesita 5 ай бұрын

I really like this song and that of The Cooling, this girl is a poet

@DrAppalling 2 жыл бұрын

Ten days in Roswell waiting for parts I imagine. Hope you had some New Mexican green chili while you were there. Love the song!

@nightfall6420 2 жыл бұрын

A real master class in electric guitar playing, as another said. I am retired in Tennessee, also a guitar player, would love to jam with her sometimes.

@sm6jesse 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool song. Worth a van breaking down, I would say.

@RockBand2Freak78 Жыл бұрын

Those leads are stellar.

@alasdaircrawford2695 2 жыл бұрын

Love it. That unplanned stop was clearly meant to be. Awesome tune.

@jamesadado9678 2 жыл бұрын

Seriously? Does the creative mind ever stop? That was an awesome song. Thanks for entertaining us!

@davidgeorgea Жыл бұрын

Amazing fun at Roswel

@chadbentoski5778 7 ай бұрын

What a great folk song, love it.

@tanyaraven9492 2 жыл бұрын

The fact that I grew up in a town approx 100 miles from Roswell has absolutely no influence on my appreciation of this spectacular song. I cannot recommend this song enough. Everything perfect from the initial minor (semi-mysterious) melody to the change in flavor of the chorus with a slightly Mexican sound which is so familiar to my ears. Throw in the superb harmonies and musicianship and you have an instant winner. Bravo!!!

@Erniedeee 2 жыл бұрын

Dear Reina and Toni, this is one of the finest songs I ever heard from you. Thank you so much for sharing, this is really really wonderful! Greetings from the bottom of my heart… Ernie

@daveyjoweaver6282 17 күн бұрын

A Great, Fine, Lovely and Out of this world Tune hands down! And based on a TRUE STORY! Kind Thanks, Many Blessings and Safe Journeys! DaveyJO in Pennsylvania

@coryhaggard5704 6 ай бұрын

Such talent, such beauty, such wonder(ful)!

@vintageguitar7917 2 жыл бұрын

What a gem. I'm hearing this song over and over again since last week and it makes me smile... Thank you so much and greetings from Germany!

@richzulewski7185 2 жыл бұрын

Always a pleasure! Thanks so much as always.

@photogphred792 2 ай бұрын

I keep coming back to this song. This and Sweet Dreams are your two best songs in my opinion. You guys are so friggin' good!

@JeffBostick222 Жыл бұрын

This is a fantastically wonderful and creative song!! Turning disaster into success. Yay!!

@easykrohn 2 жыл бұрын

I enjoyed this a lot! Your songwriting skills are insane to me but also push me to write more myself, so thank you for that 😅 See you in cologne, I actually can't wait 😊

@righteousdefender5967 2 жыл бұрын

What a fun ride! I love the "Legend of..." feel to the song, and the super-tasty guitar runs and sweet harmonies. Always a pleasure, happy Sunday!

@KieranSaighir 2 жыл бұрын

Great song and rendition. In addition, it gives me a moment to close my eyes and imagine Pete Seeger strumming his banjo and singing this with you guys joining him.

@len2193 2 жыл бұрын

Great song, love the music. Toni is swingin'. I can see why Roswell town would make it their own.

@ivanhuska3604 2 жыл бұрын

Holy crap!!! Reina and Tony, you are both pure gold :) I instantly love this song. Fantastic melody twist (line) in " There's big news today out in Roswell.... just a torn-up old weather balloon..."(E-minor to C-major and following G-major...so simple and super cool progression!! I believe this is probably one of the best songs written after the split of the Beatles and the death of John Lennon. Thank you for sharing your art!!! Have a nice day and wish you all the best :)