Chiquitita (album) explained
| Chiquitita |
| Type: | studio |
| Artist: | Menudo |
| Cover: | Menudo Chiquitita.jpg |
| Released: | July 1, 1979 |
| Studio: | Estudio Torres Sonido, Madrid, Spain |
| Genre: | Latin pop |
| Label: | Padosa, Inc. |
| Prev Title: | Laura |
| Prev Year: | 1978 |
| Next Title: | Felicidades! |
| Next Year: | 1979 |
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]
Track listing
- 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
- 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".
Notes and References
- News: Molina. Dave. Menudo. Artist Spotlight. 1995.
- News: LECHNER. ERNESTO. Revived Menudo Gets No Better With Age. Los Angeles Times. 10 August 1998.
- News: CATLIN. ROGER. An Old Twist On 'Forever Young' Menudo. Hartford Courant. 5 February 1998.
- News: Pradt. Mary A.. Puerto Rico's Clean Teens, Menudo, May Become the Hottest Latin Import Since Jalapeños. People Magazine. 20 June 1983.
