Los Lobos - “Native Son” (Official Music Video)

Grammy Award Winner: Best Americana Album 2022

A bit of a twist in their normal songwriting process: Louie gave Dave just the poetry (with no musical seed) and Dave had a melody waiting, so they crafted and wove what they had together. Conrad: Those guys are great writers. That's all there is to it. Louie: We were walking out of the studio one day and I said, "Hey Dave, I have an idea. What if we wrote an original song for this record?" He looked at me and said: "Write an original cover?" He got me on that one. My brother. A man of few words. David: The lyric is beautiful, and it tells a great story. Louie is an amazing writer. Steve: I was so happy Dave and Louie came up with it. It kinda put everything into perspective, theme-wise. Yeah, this is us – Native Sons.

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There are concrete rivers flowing
from the mountains to the sea
towers that almost touch the sky
up all around me

There’s music playing on the radio
from a house there down the street
singing “Take me in your arms again
I miss you don’t you see.”

No matter where I lay my head
no matter how far I've run
I dream about the day you’ll take me back
I’m your native son

I was a fool to run away
and forget where I’d come from
I think about the day you’ll take me back
I’m your native son

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Directed & Edited by: Jon Luini & Piero F Giunti
Camera: Jose Cardenas, Piero F Giunti
Drone: Roger Cruz, Piero F Giunti
Produced by Jon Luini, Chime Interactive
Co-Produced by Piero F Giunti, Visionary Rebel Films
Creative Co-Producer: Armando Tavares
Production Support: Jason Lozano

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#LosLobos #NativeSon

[justantadams]

Los Lobos definitely deserves to be inducted into The Rock And Roll Hall Of Fame.

[grantsmythe]

I must have listened to this song 100 times, if not more. Every single note is right where it's supposed to be. I don't know what Los Lobos thinks about this song, but in my opinion, it's at the top of their catalogue.

[joseprado]

The older they get, the better they become, gracias los lobos for such great music.

[elginphelps]

Always real with hearts almost too big.
America's best band.

[raymckenzie]

You know how life gets in the way of things? Well the years took me away from this band. When I went on my own to college I took Los Lobos with me. ...life went on and I forgot them. I found them again! There is deep soul in their music and it is needed in this world. Love to all off you brothers and sisters ❤ 💕!!

[paracog]

Listening on Cinco de Mayo, a California native feeling so much love for the Latino community that I share this great state with.

[tiffanya]

Definitely old school vibes. Brings a tear to my eye. I just sent this link to my dad. My family is lifelong Los Lobos fans 💖

[nevennekic]

Still the champions, never miss the oportunity to tremble our hearts, souls and bones. Another lifelong fan from Croatia.

[ShlomoZOGelstein]

The wolves KILLED it at the OC fair. The trifecta of Los Lobos, the Blasters and X is a special kind of treat that comes around only once in a few years. There is nothing like it cuz they're all LA homies since the 70's. They also will step in on musician duties for each other. Love these bands!

[meryland]

Hermosa canción carnales.. los Lobos forever.

[GQ-eduf]

Played this for my son on leave from overseas, we both cried. thank you los lobos for always helping us say what's in our hearts and finding our way back home..

[jonna]

Tearjerker for all us natives. Love, love this song and band!

[frankquezada]

Another gem by Los Lobos and the video content brings back memories of my youth. Good job brothers.

[tommcnally]

Truly great American band, they have aged a little but they are the epitome of a great band

[arth]

My favorite concert I've ever attended was a show at the Greek Theater in Los Angeles in the 1990's. It was a Carlos Santana show and Los Lobos opened for him. I never felt so proud to be a Mexican American. Like myself, Los Lobos just keep rocking on. Thank you!

[kathyanderson]

Bravo! Bravo! Brother s♥️♥️♥️I missed your concerts. Santa Fe and Silver city. Please come back to Nuevo… Need that Los Lobos, healing🤗🤗🤗

[Mrthou]

I'm an old guy now too and it kinda chokes me up to see these guys now, but in a good way. They sound so damned good!

[labangs]

I live in Texas now, this song hits home.

[Steely_Fran]

Hands down, one of the best live bands I've ever seen. The first time I saw Los Lobos was on the 1996 Furthur Fest. All I knew from them was their cover of "La Bamba" and "Kiko and the Lavender Moon". They absolutely blew me away. They were so good that I was kind of bored the rest of the day. I've seen them 5 more times since then and was equally impressed each time. I got tickets to see them in July with Tedeschi Trucks Band and I can't wait!

[raybutler]

I’m a North Floridian living in Japan and this song gives me crocodile tears man.