Corazón Espinado Explained

Spanish; Castilian: Corazón Espinado|i=no
Cover:Santana-corazon-espinado.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Santana featuring Maná
Album:Supernatural
Language:Spanish
Genre:
Length:4:36
Label:Arista
Producer:
Chronology:Santana
Prev Title:Love of My Life
Prev Year:2000
Next Title:Spanish; Castilian: Primavera|i=no
Next Year:2001

"Spanish; Castilian: '''Corazón Espinado'''|i=no" (pronounced as /es/;) is a song by Latin rock band Santana featuring Latin rock group Maná. The song was written, produced and sung by Fher Olvera, and co-produced by Alex González, and was released on May 30, 2000, as the fifth single from their 17th studio album, Supernatural (1999), and became a top-20 hit in Italy and Spain. It won the "Record of the Year" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards. In addition, Santana and Maná performed the song at the Latin Grammys.

Mayré Martínez cover

Spanish; Castilian: Corazón Espinado|i=no
Type:single
Artist:Mayré Martínez
Album:Spanish; Castilian: [[Soy Mi Destino]]
Language:Spanish
Released:July 2007
Genre:Latin
Length:3:53
Label:Sony BMG
Prev Title:Spanish; Castilian: [[Soy Mi Destino (song)|Soy Mi Destino]]|i=no
Prev Year:2007
Next Title:Spanish; Castilian: [[La Reina de la Noche]]|i=no
Next Year:2008

In August 2006, Latin American Idol winner Mayré Martínez performed the song in the sixth concert, and it became one of her iconic performances, since it was the first time she showcased her whistle register on the show. In February 2007, her official website launched a poll for fans to decide which song they wanted to have as the next radio single from Mayre's debut album, Spanish; Castilian: [[Soy Mi Destino]], the winner song was the studio-recorded cover of "Spanish; Castilian: Corazón Espinado|i=no". In the last few days of July 2007, the song gained heavy radio-airplay in all Latin America. Mayré performed the track in the third workshop episode of the second season of Latin American Idol, where she also presented her first album.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Miller. Jay N.. August 22, 2019. Concert review: Santana sizzles in Mansfield. June 7, 2020. The Patriot Ledger.
  2. Web site: Primi. Michele. June 29, 2018. Carlos Santana, sciamano senza tempo. June 7, 2020. Rolling Stone Italia. it-IT.
  3. "Latin Pop Airplay" on Billboard.com . . May 21, 2008.
  4. CHR/Rhythmic: Going for Adds. Radio & Records. 1352. 84. May 26, 2000.
  5. Gavin Top 40/Rhythm Crossover: Impact Dates. Gavin Report. 2306. 8. May 26, 2000.