Chiquitita (album)
| Chiquitita | ||||
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| Released | July 1, 1979 | |||
| Studio | Estudio Torres Sonido, Madrid, Spain | |||
| Genre | Latin pop | |||
| Label | Padosa, Inc. | |||
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Chiquitita (1979) is Menudo's third Spanish album, this time featuring brothers[1] Carlos, Óscar and Ricky Meléndez (aged 14, 13, and 11 respectively),[2] Fernando Sallaberry (14),[3] and new member René Farrait (12). René replaced Nefty Sallaberry after Nefty reached the age limit set by Menudo management.[4]
In 1979, the quintet had already established itself as a successful act in its homeland, Puerto Rico.[5] Additionally, it managed to get some of its songs among the most played in countries like the Dominican Republic.[6][7][8][9][10][11][12]
To promote the new album, the group traveled to Venezuela twelve times without receiving payment.[5] This led to substantial success: with the single "Chiquitita," a cover version of one of the best-known songs by the Swedish group ABBA, they achieved commercial success in the country.[13] In Puerto Rico, the album Menudo earned the quintet its first gold record for its impressive sales.[14]
The specialized music critics also responded positively. In the column of the Colombian newspaper El Tiempo, on October 10, 1979, the critic recommended the album Chiquitita, as a tribute to the country's Children's Month, noting that the quintet had significant qualities as performers.[15]
Track listing
[edit]- Ella-a-a (She) (Written by Honorio Herrero, Julio Seijas and Luis Gomez Escobar)
- Sólo Tu Amor (Only Your Love)
- Doña Tecla -
- Mi Mejor Amiga (My Best Friend)
- Voy A América (I'm Going To America)
- Chiquitita (ABBA cover; written by Björn Ulvaeus, Benny Andersson and Buddy McCluskey)
- Sueños (Dreams)
- De Tu Vuelo
- Soy Natural (I'm Natural) (Written by Edgardo Diaz)
- Voulez-Vous
Vocal notes
[edit]- On tracks 1 and 8–10, the main vocals are shared by all members of the group. On tracks 2 and 5, the main vocals are provided by René Farrait. Track 3 has main vocals provided by Óscar Meléndez and Ricky Meléndez. Tracks 4 and 6 have main vocals by Fernando Sallaberry. Track 7 features main vocals by Carlos Meléndez; he also has second lead vocal on "Chiquitita".
References
[edit]- ^ Molina, Dave (1995). "Menudo". Artist Spotlight.
- ^ LECHNER, ERNESTO (10 August 1998). "Revived Menudo Gets No Better With Age". Los Angeles Times.
- ^ CATLIN, ROGER (5 February 1998). "An Old Twist On 'Forever Young' Menudo". Hartford Courant.
- ^ Pradt, Mary A. (20 June 1983). "Puerto Rico's Clean Teens, Menudo, May Become the Hottest Latin Import Since Jalapeños". People Magazine.
- ^ a b Ruiz 1999, p. 93
- ^ "Latin America Hit Parade" (PDF). Record World. August 12, 1978. p. 103. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Latin America Hit Parade" (PDF). Record World. June 10, 1978. p. 97. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Latin America Hit Parade" (PDF). Record World. March 4, 1978. p. 55. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Latin America Hit Parade" (PDF). Record World. May 13, 1978. p. 60. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Latin America Hit Parade" (PDF). Record World. March 25, 1978. p. 93. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Latin America Hit Parade" (PDF). Record World. September 9, 1978. p. 73. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ "Latin America Hit Parade" (PDF). Record World. December 16, 1978. pp. 24–25. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Portela, Wilde (February 28, 1985). "In Recife, the group-company that is conquering the world". Diário de Pernambuco (in Spanish). No. 23.809. Pernambuco. p. B-1. Retrieved November 6, 2024.
- ^ Ruiz 1999, p. 27
- ^ "Disconotas". El Tiempo (in Spanish). No. 23.809. October 10, 1979. p. 3-C. Retrieved November 7, 2024.
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