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“The Latin Girl”
©2013 StanleyThompson aka SydneyWestan A Little Insight into Stan Thompson/Sydney Westan/
Songwriter
Oh so many years ago...down in Mexico
Way back, when I was young and on the run For me the writing started back in the 60’s, on a dark and
I spent some time with an angel stormy night...or was it a bright sunny day?...Anyway, I
A Latin girl...with hazel eyes began by writing poetry and lyrics until the music of the day
started to influence my ideas of what to do with my words
Her beauty...was that of a princess and feelings. Then a song by Neil Diamond, “I Am...I Said”,
Her kiss, as warm...as the morning sun sparked my imagination of becoming a songwriter. I bought
I never really knew her name... a guitar!
she never asked me mine…
That Latin girl...with the hazel eyes I learned about five chords but realized I needed more
knowledge of music to make my songs more creative so in
(Chorus) the late 70’s I talked my way into Berklee College of Music, in
She called me, “Mi Amigo”... I called her, “Mi Amor” Boston, Massachusetts, USA.
It was two short days and one long night
Before I said goodbye After three years I started writing better music and better
To the Latin girl...with the hazel eyes lyrics which led to my first copyrights in 1983. The rest is
history!
Then back across the border, I turned my life around
I paid some dues, I did some time, During those years more influences emerged, such as Cohen,
I finally settled down Kristofferson, Dylan, Cash, Crowell, Fogerty, Seger, etc. and
(Solo) I gravitated to songs that told stories. Stories of life, love,
dreams and traveling. These days I’m still writing, playing
Oh how the years have flown...here in New Mexico and singing in live shows around Santa Fe, New Mexico,
I’ve lost and found...success and love USA.
Now my family’s grown...my wife, she’s gone
‘n All our kids...set out on their own Now, sometimes I still say to myself, “I Am...I Said”.

So I’m alone...with my thoughts and dreams Email Snowstar@aol.com
Old memories ‘n a few old fantasies Facebook Stanley Thompson
Playin’ guitar...singin’ melodies YouTube YouTube.com/sydneywestan
Mmmmm…...of the years gone by……

(Spoken)
Now I sit on my front porch...in long shadows
Waitin’ for the sun to go down
‘n As it sets...before I go inside...
(Sing) I gaze at the Southern sky….

(Repeat chorus-in Spanish)
Ella me llamaba, “Mi Amigo”...Yo le llamaba,
“Mi Amor”
Era dos dias cortos y uno noche larga
Antes de desir adios
A la chica Latina...con los ojos, hazel
La chica Latina...con los ojos. hazel

No, I’ll never forget, that Latin girl...
with the hazel eyes
Yeah, I still remember the Latin girl...mmmm...
and I just smile...I just...smile
Follow this link to listen....

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