I wrote the Matador song in Mexico, in December, 1978. Very influenced by the atmosphere, the lyrics seemed to roll right off my tongue with amazing ease. Anything sophisticated such as references to Goya, and Barcelona came along later. The basics were all there - I knew I had a special song but never would I think it would become such a great hit internationally (but for some strange reason, it was never released as a single in the US) . For me, Matador continues my personal love and connection to "Spanish" type songs like "Spanish Town", and later "El Salvador", "Spanish Manners", "Spanish Blood" and in the future "Spanish Steps" perhaps. When I finally recorded this mysterious song, with Herb Alpert, Anton Fig, Alan Freedman, and a picture of Manet's Matador on my music stand, it flowed out perfectly. Di dit dit dit dit dit dit dit. Garland www.facebook.com MATADOR Take me to the Matador He will know just what it's for He will help me with my life He will open every door When the bull is in the ring You need all the help you can And the Mariachis sing With the lonely mandolin See those people shout out loud Give me more and give me more And I'm thinkin' to myself Take me to the Matador Take me to the Matador He will fill and ease my soul He will give me confidence When I think I've lost control He will help me with my Muse In the age of win and lose With the ancient cup and swords And a hundred Spanish lords See one thousands violins Golden trumpets soar on high Waves <b>...</b>