Discography
Joe King's music has been released on three continents to date. His catalog holds a diverse array of musical styles all of which is available for purchase on CD in the JKC Mercado.

A Young JoeJoe King Carrasco & El Molino - released in 1978 by Lisa Records. Songs include- Jalapeno con Big Red , Mezcal Road , Black Cloud , Tell Me , I'm A Fool To Care , Rock Esta Noche , Funky Butt , Every Woman , Please Mr. Sandman , Just a Mile Away. The musicians are - Ike Ritter(lead guitar) , Augie Meyers & Arturo "sauce" Gonzalez(keyboards) , Speedy Sparks (bass guitar) , Eracleo Morales & Louie Bustos (tenor saxophone) , Ernie Durawa & Richard Elizondo (drums), Charlie MacBurney (trumpet), David Mercer (farfisa), Al Castro (Marimbas), Jerry Silvas & Frank Rodarte (sax harmony on Mezcal Road), and Joe King Carrasco(guitars and vocals).

Tales of the Crypt - was recorded in New York City NY and released in 1979 by Rior Records. Songs include: Buena, Caca de Vaca, Tears Been Falling, Morning Coffee, Wild 14, One More Time, Sweet Little Rock N Roller, That's the Love, Let's Get Pretty, Betty's World, Federales, Monkey Got My Frisbee The musicians are - Kris Cummings (keyboards),Party Safari LogoBrad Kizer (bass guitar), Mike Navarro (drums), and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).

Party Safari - released in 1981 by Hannibal Records. Songs include - Bad Rap , Gin Baby Gin , That's the Love , Ta U La Ou Va. The musicians are - Kris Cummings (keyboards), Brad Kizer (bass guitar), Mike Navarro (drums), and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).Texas image

Joe King Carrasco & The Crowns - released in 1981 by Hannibal Records (USA). Songs include - Houston El Mover , Gimme Sody,Jody, Buena , Betty's World , I Get My Kicks on You , One More Time , Don't Bug Me Baby , Nervoused Out , Caca de Vaca , , Party Doll , Federales , Let's Get Pretty. The musicians are - Kris Cummings (keyboards), Brad Kizer (bass guitar), Mike Navarro (drums), and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).

Joe King Carrasco & The Crowns - released in 1981 by Stiff Records (Europe).The whole Band Songs include -Buena , Betty's World , I Get My Kicks on You , One More Time , Don't Bug Me Baby , Nervoused Out , Caca de Vaca , Susan Friendly , Party Doll , Federales/Wild 14 , Let's Get Pretty. The musicians are - Kris Cummings (keyboards), Brad Kizer (bass guitar), Mike Navarro (drums), and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).

Synapse Gap coverSynapse Gap - released in 1982 by MCA Records. Songs include - Imitations Class , Person - Person , Don't Let a Woman , Where We At , Senor Lover , Wanna Get That Feel , Bad Rap , Front Me Some Love , Rip It Up-Shake It Up , That's The Love , Man Overboard.The musicians are - Kris Cummings (keyboards), Brad Kizer (bass guitar), Dick Ross (drums), Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals) and courtesy of Epic Records - Michael Jackson (harmonies).

Joe's HeadParty Weekend - released in 1983 by MCA Records. Songs include - Let's Go , Dance Republic , Kantina , Get Off , Buena , Tears Been A-Falling , Party Weekend , Let's Go Nutz , Lupe , Perfect Spot , Burnin' It Down , Gracias. The musicians are - Kris Cummings(keyboards), Brad Kizer (bass guitar), Dick Ross (drums), and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).

Joe in the airBordertown - released in 1985 by Big Beat Records (USA). Songs include - Escondido, Hola Coca Cola , Who Buy The Guns , Are You Amigo , Put Me in Jail Mr. Bogota , Walk It Like You Talk It , Current Events , Cucaracha Taco , Baby Let's Go To Mexico , Vamos A Bailar , Tamale Baby.The musicians are - Kris Cummings(keyboards),George Reiff (bass guitar), Dick Ross(drums), and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).

Bordertown - release in 1985 by New Rose Records (Europe). The songs include - Manana , Yabba Ding Ding , Dinero , Escondido , Hola Coca Cola , Who Buy The Guns , Put Me in Jail , Mr. Bogota , Walk It Like You Talk It , Current Events , Vamos A Bailar , Tamale Baby. The musicians are - Kris Cummings(keyboards), George Reiff(bass guitar), Dick Ross(drums), and Joe King Carrasco(guitars and vocals).

Bandido Rock coverBandido Rock - released in 1987 by Rior Records. Songs include - Juarez and Zapata , Pachuco Hop , Bandido Rock , Arriba Sandino , Hey Gringo "No Pasaran" , Banana , Chicano Town , Dame Tu Nook Nook , Kry Tuff , Fuera Yanqui. The musicians are - Bobby Balderama (lead guitar),Marcilo Gauna (accordion,harmonies,bajo sexto), George Reiff(bass guitar,harmonies), Dick Ross(drums) and Joe King Carrasco(guitars and vocals).

Live album logoRoyal Loyal & Live - released in 1990 by Royal Texacali Records. Songs include - Hey Joe , 96 Tears , Do It Up , Breakdown The Border , Baby Let's Go To Mexico , Don't Push Your Suerte , Manan , Sweetness is My Weakness , Parti Weekend , No Problema , Having A Ball , Salsa Perfecto , Don't Let Woman. The musicians are - Marcelo Guana (keyboards, accordion,), Robert Ramos(bass guitar,harmonies), Tom Cruz (lead guitar,harmonies), Javier Zenteno (drums,harmonies) and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).

Dia de Los Muerto photoDia De Los Muertos - released in 1993 by Royal Texacali Records. Songs include- Chihuahua , Vi Va Vi Va Va Va Voom , Knockin' on Heaven's Door , El Arroyo , Last Call For Love , One Love Beat of My Heart , Vera Cruz, Tocame , Break Down The Border , Care To Explain , Easy Goin' , Pacha Mama , Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia. The musicians are - John DiGrazia (lead guitar,harmonies), Ian Brooks (drums), Tony Puenta (percussion), William Longoria (bass guitar) and Joe King Carrasco (guitars and vocals).

Anthology - released in 1995 by MCA records. This is a compilation CD set including all songs from Synapse Gap and Party Weekend.


Hot Sun - released in 1999 by Anaconda records. Songs include - Hot Sun, Ca Ru Cu Pa, Hasta Manana, Cool Casa Rockin', Take With One Hand, Yo Soy Tuyo, There is a Rain Forest, Donna do You Wanna, On Top of a Teardrop, Karmalita, Adios Amor, Coco Bongo, Puesta Del Sol, Good Thing. The musicians are - Chuggy Hernandez (bass guitar, harmonies), Tommy Proctor (guitar, keyboards, harmonies), Tony Puenta (congas,bongos, percussion, harmonies), Vince Mejia (drums) and Joe King Carrasco (guitars, vocals).

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