Kenny Chesney might like a frosty cold beer now and then, but he's never been fond of the cold temperatures that come with winter growing up in the Smoky Mountains. So, it makes sense that the next single from the reigning Country Music Association and back-to-back Academy of Country Music Entertainer of the Year's triple platinum The Road & The Radio is the feverpitched, tropically-drenched "Beer In Mexico," a song destined to hear things up even when the mercury drops.
"That song just feels so good," Chesney enthuses. "At this time of year, I think we all could use a song that makes our blood run a little quicker, our laugh a little louder and, well, you driving be just a little faster… and I think that's what 'Beer In Mexico' is all about."
The driving a little faster part is certainly not lost in the creation. The song's genesis — almost three years ago — may come from a decidedly quiet moment, but that quiet moment was spent kicked back at Sammy Hagar's pool in Mexico, where Chesney and his band had gone to play at the Red Rocker's Birthday Bash.
"Everybody'd gone off fishing, I think," Chesney says with a laugh, "and I just decided to stay behind. I didn't even know why — until suddenly this song started coming to me. Just literally, right there at Sammy's pool… WHAM… here comes this song, which is how it happens sometimes.
"After all, if you listen to the lyrics, there really is no better place to inspire them. You're kicked back, taking it easy, watching the sun move across the sky… In moments like that, you actually realize that you don't always have to do something, make that decision, you can just have another cold beer, enjoy the day and let yourself breathe."
With it's percolating rhythms and punctuating brass section, "Beer In Mexico" takes Chesney's island drift in a whole new direction. But one doesn't need a compass to figure out which way to go for his always free'n'easy good time… though winter is upon us, Chesney still believes in musical cures, and The Road & The Radio has plenty of songs — including the multiple week #1s "Living In Fast Forward" and "Summertime," as well as the sweeping balladry of "Who You'd Be Today" and "You Save Me." — has plenty of songs that will heat fans up from the inside out.
"You know, we were talking about a bunch of options, but the more I thought about it, the more I felt what time of year it is, this is obvious! We need something to kick us out of the winter doldrums on our way to work or whatever. I know what kind of songs I like to hear right about now, so I figured that's the best choice possible… and that it reminds me of such a great time me and the guys had, well, that's just a bonus!"
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