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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Reina del Cid is a folk singer songwriter and leader of the eponymous folk rock band based in Los Angeles and Minnesota. Reina del Cid discovers new music, covers classic, americana, folk, traditional folk, and folk rock music, and shares her own original music every week. Her song-a-week video series, Sunday Mornings with Reina del Cid, has amassed a devoted and diverse following made up of everyone from jamheads to college students to white-haired intelligentsia. In 2011 she began collaborating with Toni Lindgren, who is the lead guitarist on all three of Del Cid’s albums, as well as a frequent and much beloved guest on the Sunday Morning videos. The Sunday Morning videos also feature a rotating cast of bandmates, special guests, and occasional random bystanders. Make sure to subscribe and enable all post notifications! For instant updates, check out Reina del Cid’s social media accounts above.
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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

[@elleandtoni]

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]

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

[@marymchugh896]

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]

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

[@Kobor_Tamas]

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

[@richardmathews651]

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 😎

[@DeniceMarcel]

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

[@katem.8816]

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]

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

[@Ecphonesis115]

We need anecdotes!! 😭😭

[@KellyJackson-bv7jp]

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.

[@thisandthat8504]

This song is a hit !! Really loved this.. Amazing talent you both have !! Originals Rock !!

[@amosjr4]

I like it,I love both of you...thank you,Ladies

[@fcorso1313]

you have a #1 hit. Love it

[@gizzogizzo1855]

Great! Johnny Cash would be proud of you both

[@rayotberg4089]

Amazing job.

[@christianemaasjost]

That`s a great song! I can feel the story in Toni's playing, that Reina is singing. And great tunes as well!

[@gordonwallin2368]

Again.Cheers from the Pacific West Coast of Canada.

[@TraceyMeli]

Hahahaha that ending 🛸👽

[@valteor]

Nice song,, once more,! Thanks and take care!!

[@paullehr9236]

That was fun to watch and fun to listen.

[@Tinman_56]

❤you two😊 this is great!

[@JustFrederiksen]

This video made me smile, and wish that you two would make a documentary of your road trip adventures. :)

[@johnkachaylo1759]

That's an awesome song!

[@trentreddekopp6927]

Toni - how do you make it look that easy? Not fair!

[@MikeTurner-Home-Appraiser]

"Like" just for the "sweaty buddy" and the water tower. Now to listen to the song. 😎

[@waynebrown6553]

An instant classic. How good. You two are amazing. 😍

[@patrickhenrypdx5355]

Fantastic on all counts! Great songwriting, great tone, great tune!

[@kateyoung1156]

Genius!💪👍👍👍👍

[@LexicAver]

that is GREAT ,,, thanks

[@elwoodlodge7764]

I'm going to Atlanta in July to see y'all play at Venkman's. I hope you add this to your set list.😁

[@johnallenlifsey3701]

awesome!

[@123videos456]

As an alien i can confirm this song is an earthly banger PS it was Jeff from the delta Quadrant who crashed

[@beverleymckeen]

Way cool.

[@prbrown88]

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

[@backwashjoe7864]

The cameo by the alien in the background...

[@christianwacker9027]

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]

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

[@neilbowers]

I like how every time I come to KZbin 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]

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

[@CascadeCFC]

It knows us better than we know ourselves sometimes.

[@koenven7012]

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

[@waynetd1959]

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]

we will ever get another video? cliffhanger

[@64fixed]

+1 to that

[@BrianBlodgett]

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

[@dbreardon]

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

[@hpconley]

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]

So talented!

[@lindabervoets1361]

Yes! And that lyrics! 🥰😊

[@robertkehn]

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!"

[@mineolahome5243]

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

[@freejulianassange537]

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.

[@noahgomes4647]

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...]

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 !

[@Timlin937]

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.

[@TheJoergenDK]

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

[@roberttroesch-edamsaskcana3652]

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

[@RobGale]

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

[@khorton0327]

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]

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

[@ArcoZakus]

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

[@neilbowers]

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

[@kerrynight3271]

Love this!

[@ivanhuska3604]

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 :)

[@kevincosta9228]

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...

[@crgandl613]

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

[@easykrohn]

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 😊

[@Dafoodmaster]

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

[@northcountrydesign10]

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

[@dr.marnihillfoderaro1064]

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!!💕😃🙏🏼📚

[@susanholland3749]

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.

[@charlesknox8721]

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.

[@kkampy4052]

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

[@zymmer4]

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

[@NOLAgenX]

I love it! Great sound and witty lyrics. Been to Roswell...can’t believe you spent 10 days there. 😊 Thank you for the Sunday morning music and safe travel!

[@billwebb5256]

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!

[@mattfrisbie9035]

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

[@juliansmith3972]

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

[@guermeisterdoodlebug7980]

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]

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!

[@Don-xs5tk]

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

[@mikeweidert634]

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

[@Alerdo]

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

[@MrEdarunsun]

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

[@er5406]

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.

[@noellucas60]

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]

👽Marcel didn't lie

[@peterthomas22]

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

[@easykrohn]

😂😂would've loved that!

[@dad5825]

THIS SONG is what Americana folk is ALL about! Y’all encapsulate a classic local event Turned legendary into an enchanting few stanzas which make it memorable in an adrenaline dancing way. I can’t even add to the great comments already made, but this is another of my favorites from the legend in their own life, Reina del acid!Great job!

[@tannaevans1486]

I’m dancing 💃

[@jonnyglucose72]

Amazing song! How did you come up with such a great piece of music in such a short period of time? Wow!🛸

[@vintageguitar7917]

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!

[@tony-on-drums]

Love this! The tempo changes are great! ET was definitely phoning home… to buy tickets to your next show! 👽🛸

[@Regina-ir3ty]

Hey Reina and Toni, terrific, catchy song, congrats! Also, breaking, I just saw that NYT columnist Paul Krugman linked your Roswell video in his e-mail newsletter today (June 7), wow! Congrats on that, too. So hopefully that plug will introduce others to your musical magic. 😍🧟‍♀👽

[@lindaevans6288]

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

[@StoicTrader-]

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

[@seriouslyreally5413]

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

[@rhimiles]

Man, that surfer guitar tone is otherworldly.

[@judypountney9648]

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

[@helstonoldboy]

Amazing. Visited Roswell a long time ago and it left a lifetime impression. You two captured it so well. :)

[@Bobywan75]

Love it ! What a lucky incident that your van broke if it's the reason for this new song ! I hear some kind of Tarantino vibe, not sure why. Hope the aliens let you go for next week video.

[@Snotcicles]

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

[@bucherlover4569]

what a folksy, light-hearted, intriguing, creepy masterpiece of a song. bravo!

[@meinkapu9899]

this should become the national anthem of Roswell...city should pay you some $$$$ :-)

[@sleepycuber]

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.

[@intelgrunt]

This is so great you guys. Side of the road setup, a couple guitars and a couple vocals. A brand new tune. And it came out FANTASTIC. Being a guitarist I especially like Toni's phrases and man, that surfy tone!

[@romanyhouse510]

Reina del Cid and Toni Lindgren's van broke down in Roswell, New Mexico, stranding them there for 10 days. They used the down time in Roswell to write what may become a classic road trip song. What do you think and would you add it to your road trip playlist?

[@jamespardue3055]

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

[@TheBrucenz]

This is an amazing folk song. It tells the whole story. The instrumental work is outstanding snd and the lyrics are great fun... sung beautifully as always. Thank you.

[@noahflores9269]

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

[@noahflores9269]

Also y’all gunna drop a tab soon?

[@Erniedeee]

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

[@OutontheRanchwithDrLee-xb4lo]

Oh !!! That was awesome! Totally loved it!!! A+++

[@DrAppalling]

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

[@jamesadado9678]

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

[@jeffdetmer4681]

Very nicely done ladies. The song was brilliant. The performance equally so. Even your capture of the sighting at the end! It has become so comfortable complimenting you both for your vocals and both for your picking. Really look forward to these video gifts from you. Wishing you much success (and fun) on your tour. Best of luck. Stay safe and well.

[@mjallenuk]

How to bang out a tune ... a masterclass

[@daphnepearson9229]

Love this so much!! You were definitely meant to write, sing and create this catchy captivating tune & video!!! 🛸 Superb!!!! Thank You!! 👽

[@JRD77VET]

That was great. I liked the change in tempos as the song went along. Thanks and nice ending too.

[@freejulianassange537]

It's interesting to me that such sophistication can be put into something that is rendered so playfully. 8)

[@oonaghcostello3450]

Jeez, great songwriting and brilliant video. I love your friendship..wonderful xx

[@tommymigs813]

One of the BEST original songs evvvver!! Needs to be on your next album. Love love love this....very catchy!! Keep at it RDC 🎧🎤🎸

[@cynthia3433]

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

[@chasbodaniels1744]

Today’s opinion column (07-June-2022) from Paul Krugman (the brilliant professor of economics at CUNY), closes with a link to this video. I’m a big fan of both Dr. Krugman AND Reina and Toni, so worlds collided for me this afternoon.

[@sammarrese-wheeler3308]

“I’m not putting that in there” And then she did put it in there

[@hotrockmiller6413]

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.

[@Freempg]

Your van breaking down was well worth that fabulous song.

[@tanyaraven9492]

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!!!