El Tren de los Momentos explained

El Tren de los Momentos
Type:	studio
Artist:	Alejandro Sanz
Cover:	El Tren de los Momentos (Alejandro Sanz album - cover art).jpg
Recorded:	2005–2006
Studio:	Abdala Studios (Havana, Cuba) El Coraje Estudio (Miami, Florida) La Marimonda Studios (Nassau, Bahamas) PKO Studios (Madrid, Spain)
Genre:	Latin pop
Length:	40:11
Label:	WEA Latina
Producer:	Lulo Pérez · Alejandro Sanz
Prev Title:	Grandes Éxitos 1991–2004
Prev Year:	2004
Next Year:	2007

El Tren de los Momentos (The Train of the Moments) is the eighth studio album recorded by Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz, It was released by WEA Latina on November 7, 2006 (see 2006 in music). which counts with the collaborations of Juanes, Antonio Carmona (ex-Ketama), Shakira and Calle 13. It contains ten songs produced by him and Lulo Pérez and this diversity of voices allows approaching social, political and faith topics from differing points of view.

It was recorded in Havana, Miami, Bahamas and Madrid, with most recording taking place in a studio that Sanz has at his house in Miami.

The album won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album at the 50th Annual Grammy Awards. Also was nominated for a Latin Grammy Award for Album of the Year, at the 8th Annual Latin Grammy Awards which was awarded to La Llave de Mi Corazón by Juan Luis Guerra.

Track listing

All songs written by Alejandro Sanz, except where noted.

1. Enséñame Tus Manos – 3:51
2. A la Primera Persona – 5:02
3. Te lo Agradezco, Pero No (featuring Shakira) – 4:33
4. Donde Convergemos – 4:56
5. En la Planta de Tus Pies – 3:57
6. La Peleita (René Pérez, Alejandro Sanz) – 4:45
7. Se lo Dices Tú – 3:49
8. Se Molestan – 3:06
9. Te Quiero y Te Temo – 3:12
10. El Tren de los Momentos – 3:00

Chart performance

Album

Year	Chart	Peak	Weeks on chart
2006	Billboard Latin Pop Albums	2	24
	Billboard Top Latin Albums	3	25
	Billboard 200	66	2
2007	Colombia Top 100 Albums	1
	Billboard European Top 100 Albums	53	5

Singles

Year	Chart	Track	Peak	Weeks on chart
2006	Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles	A la Primera Persona	11^[1]	1
	Billboard Hot 100 Airplay		64	1
	Billboard Hot Latin Songs		1	20
	Billboard Latin Pop Airplay		1	20
	Billboard Latin Regional Mexican Airplay		5	1
	Billboard Latin Tropical Airplay		8	8
	Billboard Hot 100		100	1
2007	Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles	Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No	24	1
	Billboard Hot 100 Airplay		72	1
	Billboard Hot Latin Songs		1	17
	Billboard Latin Pop Airplay		1	22
	Billboard Latin Rhythm Airplay		28	10
	Billboard Latin Tropical Airplay		4	5
	Billboard Latin Pop Airplay	Enséñame Tus Manos	29	7

Personnel

• Carlos Álvarez – Engineer
• Hammadi Bayard – EWI
• Yumar Bonachea – Snare drum
• Ariel Bringuez – Saxophone, tenor saxophone
• Antonio Carmona – Cajón in "Se lo Dices Tú" courtesy of Universal Music
• Gustavo Celis – Engineer
• Michael Ciro – Electric guitar
• Coco – Percussion
• Beth Cohen – Background vocals
• Jesús Cruz – Acoustic guitar, tres
• Jaume de Laiguana – Art direction, graphic design, photography
• Jorge Dobal – Trombone
• Luis Dulzaides – Percussion
• Fernando Favier – Cajón, percussion
• Valeria Gastaldi – Background vocals
• Armando Gola – Bass
• Tata Güines – Conga
• Carlos Francisco Hernández – Production assistant
• Andrés P. Jane – Baritone saxophone
• Juanes – Electric guitar in "La Peleíta" courtesy of Universal Music
• Lee Levin – Drums
• Stephen Marcussen – Mastering
• Alexei Moisés Sánchez Mesa – Production assistant

• Nomar Negroni – Drums
• Ana María Perera – Background vocals
• Gonzalo Pérez – Production assistant
• Lulo Pérez – Arranger, background vocals, electric guitar, flugelhorn, Hammond organ, keyboards, percussion, piano, programming, synthesizer, timbales, trumpet, producer
• René Pérez – Rapping in "La Peleíta" courtesy of White Lion
• Roberto Pérez – Trumpet, flugelhorn
• Kika Pulido – Background vocals
• Talita Real – Background vocals
• James Roach – Production assistant
• Thom Russo – Mixing
• Dayamí Sánchez – Background vocals
• Osmani Sánchez – Batás, shekere
• Manuela Sánchez Mitchel – Violin
• Alejandro Sanz – Vocals, acoustic guitar, arranger, Background Vocals, Double bass, electric guitar, piano, programming, producer
• Rafa Sardina – Engineer, mixer
• Pepo Scherman – Engineer
• Shakira – Vocals in "Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No" courtesy of Sony BMG
• Eddie Thomas – Background vocals
• Mr. Vega – Claves
• Luis E. Veltran – Saxophone
• Visitante – Programming in "La Peleíta"
• Dan Warner – Acoustic guitar, electric guitar, mandolin
• Stewart Whitmore – Digital editing

Special edition

El Tren de los Momentos: Edición Especial
Type:	studio
Artist:	Alejandro Sanz
Cover:	r El Tren de los Momentos - Edición Especial (Alejandro Sanz album - cover art).jpg
Released:	May 22, 2007
Recorded:	2004–2006 at Abdala Studios (Havana, Cuba) El Coraje Estudio (Miami, Florida) La Marimonda Studios (Nassau, Bahamas) PKO Studios (Madrid, Spain)
Genre:	Latin pop
Label:	WEA Latina

El Tren de los Momentos: Edición Especial is the 2007 re-release of the album El Tren de los Momentos containing two CDs and one DVD. The CD 1 is the same as the original album, the CD 2 contains four previously unreleased tracks (including "No Lo Digo por Nada" with Alex González of Maná on the drums) and three remixes; the DVD includes music videos.

Track listing

CD (El Tren de los Momentos)

1. Enséñame Tus Manos – 3:51
2. A la Primera Persona – 4:43
3. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No – 4:33
4. Donde Convergemos – 4:56
5. En la Planta de Tus Pies – 3:57
6. La Peleíta (René Pérez, Alejandro Sanz) – 4:45
7. Se Lo Dices Tú – 3:49
8. Se Molestan – 3:06
9. Te Quiero y Te Temo – 3:12
10. El Tren de los Momentos – 3:00

CD (Más canciones y remezclas)

1. Cariño a Mares – 4:46
2. Tiento – 4:22
3. No Lo Digo por Nada – 4:30
4. No Importa – 4:17
5. A la Primera Persona Chosen Few Remix (Remixed by Boy Wonder and Now & Laterz featuring Reychesta Secret Weapon) – 4:19
6. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Luny Tunes and Tainy Remix) – 3:09
7. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Benztown Mixdown) – 4:30

DVD (Todas las imágenes)

1. A la Primera Persona (Video)
2. A la Primera Persona (Making Of)
3. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Video)
4. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Making Of)
5. El Tren de los Momentos (Cómo se grabó)
6. "Alejandro en Corto" Especial de Cuatro TV

Track listing (Mexican re-edition)

CD (El Tren de los Momentos)

1. Enséñame Tus Manos – 3:51
2. A la Primera Persona – 4:43
3. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No – 4:33
4. Donde Convergemos – 4:56
5. En la Planta de Tus Pies – 3:57
6. La Peleíta (René Pérez, Alejandro Sanz) – 4:45
7. Se Lo Dices Tú – 3:49
8. Se Molestan – 3:06
9. Te Quiero y Te Temo – 3:12
10. El Tren de los Momentos – 3:00
11. No Lo Digo por Nada – 4:30
12. Cariño a Mares – 4:46
13. A la Primera Persona Chosen Few Remix (Remixed by Boy Wonder and Now & Laterz featuring Reychesta Secret Weapon) – 4:19
14. Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No (Luny Tunes and Tainy Remix) – 3:09

DVD (Todas Las Imágenes)

1. "Alejandro en Corto" Especial de Cuatro TV
2. Galería de fotos

Notes and References

1. http://www.billboard.com www.billboard.com
2. Web site: Alejandro Sanz Vuelve a Conseguir un Número Uno con Te Lo Agradezco, Pero No. Los40.com.