Song and History

What does this Song have to do with the history of Moab?

During World War II a young Charlie Steen, unable to serve in the military because of poor eyesight, began working for a Texas Oil Company with interests in the oil fields of Peru. In Peru Charlie came to enjoy the local love songs which used phrases like, Mi Corazon, Mi Vida, Mujer Sin Verguencia, and others.

When Staking his claims on the rim of Lisbon Valley Steen used these names for each of the 12 claims in the area. It would the Claim called Mi Vida that would make Steen rich.

Mi Vida translates as My Life.

Song By Manu Chao