"Give Me Back My Girl" by Hombres G and the 1980s Ford Fiesta

The song "Devuélveme a mi chica" by Hombres G, released in 1985, not only became an anthem for Spanish youth, but also elevated a car to the status of a cultural icon: the Ford Fiesta. With its iconic phrase about the "posh kid" and his "white Ford Fiesta," the utility vehicle from the oval brand became entrenched in the collective imagination, beginning a legacy that would last almost five decades.

Hombres G formed in the early 1980s in Madrid and is made up of David Summers, Dani Mezquita, Rafael Gutiérrez, and Javier Molina. After a few years of struggling in the music scene, they rose to fame with the release of their self-titled debut album in 1985.

Songs like "Devuélveme a mi chica" and "Venezia," with their lighthearted lyrics and catchy melodies, quickly became youth anthems. Their fresh, straightforward pop-rock style allowed them to immediately connect with a wide audience.

In the early 1990s, the band decided to take an indefinite hiatus. The members explored solo projects, though they never lost touch with their fans. The group's long-awaited return materialized in 2002 with the album Peligrosamente Juntos, marking a successful return to the stage that continues to this day.

Since then, Hombres G has continued with tours and new productions, proving that their music is as alive as it was in its origins and that their musical legacy has stood the test of time.

The history of the Ford Fiesta dates back to 1976, the year in which the first generation was launched. This compact, functional, and economical vehicle was Ford's first front-wheel drive car, designed to compete in a rapidly evolving market segment.

It was primarily manufactured at the newly opened Almussafes plant in Valencia, a milestone for the Spanish automotive industry. Its first gasoline engines, with small displacements, offered modest power, although the sporty XR2 version, with a 1.6-liter engine, already hinted at its potential.

In 1983, the second generation arrived, a revamped version of the successful original model that consolidated its sales success. This was the generation immortalized by Hombres G and, with improvements to its chassis and design, became a sales leader in markets such as the United Kingdom. Production continued at the Almussafes plant, along with those in Cologne and Dagenham, demonstrating the strategic importance of the model for Ford.

After the 1980s, the Ford Fiesta continued to evolve. The third generation, launched in 1989, introduced a completely new platform and became the first five-door Fiesta. This version incorporated more technology and a more spacious interior, adapting to the needs of families.

Subsequent generations continued this path of modernization. The 1995 model adopted the "New Edge" design, with bolder, more angular lines, while later versions incorporated Ford's successful "Kinetic Design" design language.

Over the years, the Fiesta has become larger, safer, and more technologically advanced, adding infotainment systems, driver assistance systems, and more efficient engines, including diesel and EcoBoost options.

The eighth and final generation of the Ford Fiesta was launched in 2017 and was a model notable for its high-quality interior, customization options, and critically acclaimed ST sporty trim. However, in 2023, Ford announced its final withdrawal from the market, ending a 47-year production run.

The decision, which marked the end of an era, was due to the brand's strategy of focusing its resources on the development of electric vehicles and SUVs, a change of course that caused the legendary utility vehicle to lose its place in a constantly changing market.