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Our Favorite Latin Love Songs
In celebration of Valentine's Day, we’ve made a list of our personal favorite love songs –unrelated to chart performance-- culled from our editors’ personal playlists. Be prepared to cry (or propose) as you listen to our 25 faves, arranged in alphabetical order!
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1. “A Puro Dolor” - Son By Four
Who knew a boy band could be so poignant? The now-defunct Son By Four’s late night phone call to an ex-lover literally brought us to tears when lead vocalist Angel Lopez pleads: “I have to see you, I feel like I’m dying.” “A puro dolor” spent 22 weeks at No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs in 2000, the fifth longest-running No 1 of all time.
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2. “Cactus” - Gustavo Cerati
Late rocker Gustavo Cerati left behind an extensive discography as a solo act and as front man for Argentine group Soda Stereo. On his final solo album, 'Fuerza Natural,' Cerati’s ethereal “Cactus” stands out as one of his greatest love songs. His vivid lyrical imagery binds nature with a vast, eternal love on this swelling musical anthem.
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3. “Como Fue” - Beny Moré
The mystery of love pondered by the great Cuban singer and bandleader Beny Moré. Beny’s signature version of composer Ernesto Duarte’s bolero is the perfect combination of raw emotion and slow-dance swing.
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4. “Disfruto” - Carla Morisson
Mexican singer-songwriter Carla Morisson has a knack for emitting raw emotion in her songs. The dulcet timbre of her voice tells a story of a deep love on “Disfruto,” from her 2012 set, 'Dejenme Llorar.' It has a sweet sadness to it, and an authenticity that reaches the soul.
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5. “El Amor de mi vida” - Ricky Martin
After his time in Menudo, Ricky Martin began to conquer the world with romantic songs. The innocent “El amor de mi vida,” chronicling a first love, was released in 1991 and peaked at No. 8 on Hot Latin Songs.
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6. “El Perdón” - Nicky Jam & Enrique Iglesias
The second longest-running No. 1 on Hot Latin Songs (30 weeks) is a heart-wrencher about lost love. The ultimate break-up song.
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7. “Entra en mi vida” – Sin Bandera
This 2002 pop ballad quickly became the new millennium's love anthem thanks to the sentimental and beautiful lyrics that perfectly describe the moment when you start falling for someone.
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8. “Eres” - Cafe Tacvba
Mexico’s avant-gardists got sentimental and recorded a straight-up romantic rock ballad that became one of their biggest hits. While the video for “Eres,” which won best video at the 2004 MTV Latin America awards, forever tied the song to schoolboy crushes, its plaintive sentiment is for all ages.
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9. “Eso y más” – Joan Sebastian
Joan Sebastian earned the moniker 'El Poeta del Pueblo (the Pueblo's Poet)' because of his love poems turned into beautiful songs like 'Eso y más' and many others. This one in particular, sings about a hopeless romantic willing to do anything for the love of his/her life.
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10. “Esto Es Vida” – Draco Rosa
Draco Rosa’s intimate ode to what really matters is one of the most life-affirming songs ever written.
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11. “Lagrimas Negras” – Bebo & Cigala
Spanish flamenco singer Diego El Cigala goes deep on this unexpected but magistral version of a Cuban classic with piano great Bebo Valdes.
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12. “Ley de Newton” - Beatriz Luengo & Jesus Navarro
Reik’s Jesus Navarro joins Spanish singer-songwriter Beatriz Luengo on this charming track. From Luengo’s 2011 album, 'Bela y Sus Moskitas Muertas,' “Ley de Newton” recalls a magnetic relationship in a conversation among lovers who vow to let go of the past in order to move forward in the name of love.
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13. “Me voy enamorando” - Chino & Nacho, Feat. Farruko
Nothing proves why this is one of the best Spanish love songs more than its music video. The clip tugs at heart strings and with nearly half a billion views on YouTube, the triumphant tale has connected with people around the world. This pop smash had everyone proclaiming their love in 2015 when it became one of the duo’s biggest hits.
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14. “Mi razón de ser” – Banda MS
The title of this romantic banda track, 'Mi razón de ser (My reason for being),' is almost enough for it to be considered one of the best love songs of our generation. It's the type of song with achingly beautiful lyrics that you'll want to serenade your amor with.
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15. “Nada valgo sin tu amor” – Juanes
The song belongs to his famous 2004 break-out album, 'Mi Sangre.' Basically a marriage proposal to the woman he loves, “Nada valgo sin tu amor” is a pure declaration of love.
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16. “Ojos color sol” – Calle 13
This beautiful track describes the type of young and innocent love that has you on cloud nine and feeling butterflies in the stomach -- and it all begins with an innocent kiss. The track is accompanied by a must-watch music video starring Gael García Bernal.
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17. “Por amor a ti” - Cristian Castro
What have you done for love? Well, Cristian Castro tells us what he’s capable of. The song came out in 1994 and belongs to his set 'Un Segundo en el Tiempo.'
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18. “To My Love” - Bomba Estereo
Colombian electro-pop duo Bomba Estereo’s “To My Love” is a musical echo of a falling into a blissful love. It’s light, airy feel wraps you up in an unabashed embrace of happiness. The joyous track is off of the band’s Grammy nominated set, 'Amanecer.'
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19. “Si nos dejan” – José Alfredo Jiménez
The lyrics to the song will make you want to runaway with your loved one and yes, live that fairy tale 'happily ever after.' Although there are many versions of this ballad, José Alfredo Jiménez's mariachi rendition makes it sound more romantic than it already is.
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20. “Si tu quisieras” – Luis Fonsi
Luis Fonsi’s album debut, 'Comenzare, 'was full of romantic songs. “Si Tu Quisieras” kicked off his career and defined him as a romantic/pop singer. In fact, despite the changes in music, Fonsi has remained very firm on his romanticism when creating music.
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21. “Sor María” – Maná
The Mexican rockers break parameters with this tragic love story between a priest and a nun in a past century. Shot by a firing squad after getting caught committing a “capital sin,” their lives end “hand in hand until the end, like the trees who die standing tall.” No official video, unfortunately, but impossible not to include.
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22. “Te mando flores” – Fonseca
Nostalgia and danceability impregnate Fonseca’s break-out hit about a far away lover who sends flowers in his dreams because he can’t see or speak with his loved one.
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23. “Tu” – Shakira
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We've heard all kinds of songs by Shakira, but this one, from 1998’s 'Donde están los padrones,' highlights her most romantic side. Listen to Shakira “gifting” all of herself to her lover, from her waist to her diary.
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24. “Tu y Yo” – Haydee Milanes
Cuban singer Haydee Milanes’ lusty, jazz-inflected version of “Tu y Yo,” written by her friend Descemer Bueno, is obligatory late-night listening.
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25. “Ya te olvide” -- Ricardo Montaner and Arthur Hanlon
“I’ve forgotten you, I hold hope that I’ll see you again,” sings a torn Montaner in this 2009 heartbreak ballad.
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When the moon hits your eye like a big pizza pie, that's amore
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore
Bells will ring ting-a-ling-a-ling, ting-a-ling-a-ling, and you'll sing, 'Vita bella'
Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay, like a gay tarantella
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Hearts will play tippy-tippy-tay, tippy-tippy-tay, like a gay tarantella
When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fazool, that's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream but you know you're not dreaming signore
Scuzzi me, but you see, back in old Napoli that's amore
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
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(That's amore)
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore
(That's amore)
(That's amore)
When the world seems to shine like you've had too much wine, that's amore
(That's amore)
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When the stars make you drool just like a pasta e fazool, that's amore
(That's amore)
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
(That's amore)
When you dance down the street with a cloud at your feet, you're in love
When you walk in a dream, but you know you're not dreaming signore
Scusami, but you see, back in old Napoli that's amore (Amore)
That's amore
Scusami, but you see, back in old Napoli that's amore (Amore)
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My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear
Somehow or other nothing sounds quite so dear
As this soft caressing word I know
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When you're away there is no day and nights are lonely
Amor amor my love
Make my life divine say you'll be mine and love me only
When you're away there is no day and nights are lonely
Amor amor my love
Make my life divine say you'll be mine and love me only
I can't find another word with meaning so clear
My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear
Somehow or other nothing sounds quite so dear
As this soft caressing word I know
My lips try to whisper sweeter things in your ear
Somehow or other nothing sounds quite so dear
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When you're away there is no day and nights are lonely
Amor amor my love
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Make my life divine say you'll be mine and love me only
When you're away there is no day and nights are lonely
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'Amor' | ||||
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Single by Cristian Castro | ||||
from the album El Deseo de Oír Tu Voz | ||||
Released | 1995[1] | |||
Format | CD single | |||
Recorded | 1995 New York City | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 4:57[1] | |||
Label | Melody | |||
Songwriter(s) | Cristian Castro | |||
Producer(s) | Daniel Freiberg | |||
Cristian Castro singles chronology | ||||
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'Amor' (English: 'Love') is a song written and performed by Mexican singer Cristian Castro and produced by Daniel Freiberg. It was released as the lead single for Castro's fourth studio album El Deseo de Oír Tu Voz in 1995 by Melody Records. It is an acoustic pop rock song in which the singer asks love to give him a chance. In the United States, it reached the summit of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and spent 11 weeks at this position. In 1996, it ended as the second-best performing Latin song of the year in the country. 'Amor' also reached number one on the Latin Pop Songs compiled by the same publication. A music video for 'Amor' was filmed in Rome, Italy and directed by Castro, featuring the artist performing various stunts in the city.
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Background and music video[edit]
Following the release of his third studio album El Camino del Alma (1994), Cristian Castro took a hiatus from the music scene to study cinematography in New York City.[2] By the end of 1995, Castro mentioned that he was finalizing material for his next studio album which he recorded in New York City.[3] On 19 January 1996, he announced the name of his next album, El Deseo de Oír Tu Voz, which would be released in the same month.[4] 'Amor' was made available as the album's lead single in 1995.[1][5] An accompanying music video for the song was filmed in Rome, Italy and directed by Castro. It features Castro wearing a fedora and a long overcoat while performing various stunts such as riding a bicycle and a Vespa, aerobics, and singing a one-man band.[6][7]
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Music and lyrics[edit]
'Amor' was written and composed by Castro and produced by Daniel Freiberg.[8] Regarding the inspiration for the song, Castro explained in a 2011 interview with Billboard: 'I wrote 'Amor' in New York when I was living there. I was feeling anxiety about love, something I’d been feeling for a long time. There was a certain amount of frustration, and desire to explore romantic themes. It was 1995. New York seemed like the best place to examine those feelings'. He also elaborated that the lyrics in 'Amor' are not about a woman, but 'about asking love to give me a chance'.[9] Musically, the track is described by John Lannert of Billboard as 'smooth acoustic rock', while the Democrat and Chronicle editor Manuel Rivera-Ortiz noted it features a 'progressive pop-rock sound with a hint of country music rhythm'.[10][11]
Reception[edit]
Hate story 2 hindi movie. In the United States, 'Amor' debuted at number three on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart on the week of 20 January 1996.[12] It topped the chart two weeks later, replacing 'Si Tú Te Vas' by Enrique Iglesias, and spent 11 consecutive weeks at this position until it was succeeded by Iglesias's song 'Experiencia Religiosa.[13] 'Amor' ended 1996 as the second-best performing Latin song of the year in the country behind 'Un Millón de Rosas' by La Mafia.[14] The track also topped the Latin Pop Songs chart in the United States.[15] In 2014, it was named the 'Best Latin Love Song of All Time' by Judy Cantor-Navas of Billboard magazine.[7]
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- ^ abcCristian Castro (1995). Amor (CD Single). Mexico: Melody Records, a division of Fonovisa Records. TPE #5623.
- ^'1996 le pinta bien a Cristian'. El Siglo de Torreón (in Spanish). 8 January 1996. p. 21. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^Calzada, Gloria (4 December 1995). 'Comentarios'. El Informador. p. 8-D.
- ^'Cantante mexicano Cristian anuncia nuevo disco de boleros'. Fort Worth Star-Telegram (in Spanish). The McClatchy Company. 19 January 1996.
- ^Estefan, Lili (6 April 1996). 'Música'. Austin American-Statesman (in Spanish). p. 121.
El primer sencillo de este album se titula 'Amor', tema de la propia inspiración de Cristian.
- ^'Una nueva generación de cantantes acapara latinoamerica'. El Informador (in Spanish). 22 April 1996. p. 8-D.
- ^ abCantor-Navas, Judy (13 February 2014). 'Top 10 Latin 'Love' Songs of All Time'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media: 2. Archived from the original on 2 February 2017. Retrieved 18 February 2014.
- ^'Cristian, nuevo LP y gira internacional'. El Siglo de Torreón (in Spanish). 18 January 1996. p. 25. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^Aguila, Justino (12 October 2016). '30 Years of Hot Latin Songs: Cristian Castro Talks 'Amor''. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^Lannert, John (16 March 1996). 'Reviews & Previews'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 108 (11): 92. ISSN0006-2510. Retrieved 1 August 2018.
- ^Rivera-Ortiz, Manuel (23 February 1996). 'Not just a pretty face: Cristian is worth hearing'. Democrat and Chronicle. Gannett Company. p. 3C.
- ^'Hop Latin Songs: The Week of January 20, 1996'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 20 January 1996. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^'Hot Latin Songs - 1996 Archive'. Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved 31 July 2018.
- ^ abc'1996: The Year in Music'. Billboard. Nielsen Business Media. 108 (52): YE-64, 68. 28 December 1996. ISSN0006-2510. Retrieved 26 September 2016.
- ^ ab'Cristian Castro Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^'Cristian Castro Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)'. Billboard. Retrieved 30 July 2018.
- ^'Greatest of All Time Hot Latin Songs'. Billboard. Retrieved 30 December 2016.
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