Bob Moore Mexico Vinyl LP Monument Records M 4000

Step into the lush, trumpet-driven soundscapes of early 1960s instrumental pop with Bob Moore and His Orchestra – Mexico, released in 1961 on Monument Records (Catalog No. M 4000 Mono / SM 14000 Stereo). As the primary bassist for Nashville’s elite “A-Team” session musicians, Bob Moore played on thousands of historic hits for Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, and Bob Dylan.

With Mexico, Moore stepped into the spotlight as bandleader, crafting a vibrant blend of Mexican acoustic guitars, crisp trumpet fanfares, and sweeping orchestral pop. The title track soared to #7 on the Billboard Hot 100, remaining an enduring classic of the era.

Album Highlights:

• Artist: Bob Moore and His Orchestra

• Album Title: Mexico

• Record Label: Monument Records

• Catalog Number: M 4000 (Mono) / SM 14000 (Stereo)

• Producer: Fred Foster

• Format: 12″ LP Vinyl Record, 33 ⅓ RPM

• Release Year: 1961

• Genre: Instrumental / Easy Listening / Space Age Pop / Latin Pop

Tracklist:

Side 1:

1. Mexico

2. My Three Sons

3. Vaya Con Dios

4. South Of The Border

5. Adios

6. Mexicali Rose

Side 2:

1. Frenesi

2. In A Little Spanish Town

3. Spanish Lace

4. El Ranzo Grande

5. Granada

6. La Golondrina