Con Amor - Tus Éxitos Favoritos
| Con Amor - Tus Éxitos Favoritos | ||||
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| Compilation album by | ||||
| Released | 1984 | |||
| Recorded | 1979–1984 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Label | RCA | |||
| Menudo chronology | ||||
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Con Amor - Tus Éxitos Favoritos is a compilation album by the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo,[1] released in 1984.[2] The tracklist brings together many of the hits that contributed to the quintet's popularity at the time, performed by both past and current members.[3] In total, it features twelve songs that previously appeared on six of the group's albums released between 1979 and 1984, namely: Chiquitita (1979), Fuego (1981), Quiero ser (1981), Una Aventura Llamada Menudo (1982), Por amor (1982), and Reaching Out (1984).[4]
Content
All songs were produced by Menudo's creator, Edgardo Díaz, except for "Like a Cannonball," the theme song for the movie Cannonball Run II, which was produced by Díaz alongside Snuff Garrett and Mary Lynne Pagán.[5] Regarding the album's artwork, the LP includes a colorful poster featuring photos of the group's 13 members since its formation in 1977.[5]
According to the vice president of RCA International, Mario de la Higuera, "Menudo's global fanbase had been eagerly awaiting a definitive compilation of their hits. We are pleased with the sales prospects in the group's traditional markets. However, we also aim, with this luxurious combination of a record and poster, to expand the group's popularity into new territories."[5]
Reception
Regarding reviews by music critics, the AllMusic critic rated it two out of five stars, though they did not write any commentary for the album.[6]
Commercially, the album performed well in the United States, where it appeared on Billboard magazine's Top Latin Albums chart.[7]
Track listing
- Credits adapted from the LP Con amor - tus éxitos favoritos, released in 1984.[4]
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Like a Cannonball" | S. H. Dorff, M. L. Brown, S. Garrett | Reaching Out | 3:20 |
| 2. | "Lady" | J. Seijas, C. Villa, A. Monroy | Por amor | 3:35 |
| 3. | "Quiero Rock" | J. Seijas, C. Villa, A. Monroy | Por amor | 2:33 |
| 4. | "Chiquitita" | J. Anderson, B. Ulvaeus | Chiquitita | 5:02 |
| 5. | "Cambiale las pilas" | A. Monroy, C. Villa | Una aventura llamada Menudo | 3:39 |
| 6. | "Clara" | A. Monroy, C. Villa | Una aventura llamada Menudo | 3:30 |
| 7. | "Súbete a mi moto" | E. Díaz, C. Villa | Quiero Ser | 3:30 |
| 8. | "Quiero ser" | E. Díaz, L. Soto | Quiero ser | 3:04 |
| 9. | "A volar" | A. Monroy, C. Villa, E. Díaz | Una aventura llamada Menudo | 4:12 |
| 10. | "Es por amor" | J. Seijas, C. Villa, A. Monroy | Por amor | 3:51 |
| 11. | "Fuego" | L. E. Colón | Fuego | 3:02 |
| 12. | "Lluvia" | A. Monroy, C. Villa, E. Díaz | Una aventura llamada Menudo | 3:06 |
Charts
| Music chart (1984) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US (Billboard Top Latin Albums - Texas)[7] | 8 |
References
- ^ Ruiz 1999, p. 268
- ^ "Menudo - Songs, Albums, Reviews, Bio & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 30, 2024. Retrieved August 30, 2024..
- ^ Fernandez, Enrique (May 26, 1984). "Notes" (PDF). Billboard. p. 36. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
- ^ a b Menudo (1984). Con amor - tus éxitos favoritos (Media notes). United States: RCA International. IL7-7262.
- ^ a b c "RCA International releases Menudo LP". La Opinion (in Spanish) (254): 3 (Third section). May 17, 1984. Retrieved November 5, 2024.
- ^ "Con Amor: Tus Éxitos Favoritos - Menudo". AllMusic. Archived from the original on November 30, 2021. Retrieved October 23, 2024.
- ^ a b "Billboard Special Survey Hot Latin LPs" (PDF). Billboard. July 21, 1984. p. 53. Retrieved November 15, 2024.
Bibliography
- Ruiz, Damarisse Martínez (1999). Menudo: el reencuentro con la verdad. Hato Rey: Publicaciones Puertorriqueñas. ISBN 1-881713-71-7.