Imagíname Sin Ti Explained

Imagíname Sin Ti
Cover:Imaginame sin ti.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Luis Fonsi
Album:Eterno
Released:2000
Genre:R&B
Label:Universal Latino
Lyricist:Pérez
Composer:
Producer:Pérez
Prev Title:Me Iré
Prev Year:1999
Next Title:No Te Cambio por Ninguna
Next Year:2000

"Imagíname Sin Ti" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi from his second studio album, Eterno (2000). The song was written by Rudy Pérez and Mark Portmann, with the former handling its production. It is an R&B-tinged ballad about the singer moving away from his lover and realizing he cannot live without her. Fonsi also recorded an English-language version of the song titled "Imagine Me Without You", which was produced by Veit Renn. The accompanying music video for the Spanish version was filmed by Marlene Salomé and filmed in Venezuela.

Commercially, "Imagíname Sin Ti" topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Tropical Airplay charts in the United States. It was recognized as one of the best-performing Latin songs of the year at the 2001 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Latin Awards. The song has been covered by Jaci Velasquez, Martin Nievera Abraham Mateo, and CNCO. Velasquez's version received airplay on Christian radio stations and was nominated Song of the Year at the 2001 GMA Dove Awards.

Background and composition

In 1998, Luis Fonsi released his debut album, Comenzaré, which was well-received and certified platinum in the Latin field by the Recording Industry Association of America.[1] It led to Fonsi receiving a nomination for Pop Album of the Year by a New Artist at the 2000 Billboard Latin Music Awards.[2] In June 2000, his record label Universal Music Latino announced that Fonsi would release his next studio album, Eterno, on June 20, 2000.[3] Eterno was produced by Cuban American musician Rudy Pérez. For the project, Fonsi was "involved in every step of the way" including the chorus arrangements.[4] Pérez and Mark Portmann wrote the opening track "Imagíname Sin Ti", which was deemed a "R&B-tinged ballad".[5] Lyrically, Billboard editor Suzette Fernandez described it as "for anyone who moves away from a loved one and realizes that you can't live without that person".[6] Pérez originally wrote it as a poem and was inspired by his "eternal love for his wife".[7] Fonsi also recorded an English-language version of the song titled "Imagine Me Without You" which was produced by Veit Renn.[5]

Promotion and reception

"Imagíname Sin Ti" was released as Eterno's lead single in 2000 by Universal Music Latino.[8] [9] A remix of the track was included on Remixes (2001), while the track itself was included on his greatest hits album (2006).[10] [11] The accompanying music video was directed by Marlene Salomé, filmed in Venezuela, and features Venezuelan actress Gaby Espino.[12] [13] Ramiro Burr wrote for the San Antonio Express-News that the song "showcases Fonsi's limited but effective vocal range".[5] In 2017, Billboard editor Suzette Fernandez listed it as among Fonsi's 15 best songs.[6] In the same year, a writer for Telemundo noted it as one of Fonsi's best songs that had been forgotten.[14] At the 2001 ASCAP Latin Music Awards, it was recognized as the best-performing Latin songs of the year under "Pop/Balada" category.[15] Commercially, it became Fonsi's first number one song on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Tropical Airplay charts, while also peaking at number two on the Latin Pop Airplay chart. It was 20th best-performing track of 2000 on the Hot Latin Songs year-end chart.

The English version was covered by American singer Jaci Velasquez on her fourth studio album, Crystal Clear (2000).[16] [17] This version was also produced by Pérez along with Mark Heimmerman and released as its lead single in 2000 on Christian radio stations where it received airplay.[18] On the review of the album, Jesus Freak Hideout reviewer John DiBlase mentioned it as one of the record's "powerful" ballads,[19] while The Washington Post contributor Richard Harrington found it to be "inspirational".[20] Velasquez's cover was nominated Song of the Year at the 32nd GMA Dove Awards in 2001, but ultimately lost to "Redeemer" by Nicole C. Mullen.[21] [22]

Other covers included the English version covered by Filipino singer Martin Nievera on his album More Souvenirs (2001), with a few alterations to the lyrics,[7] [23] and the original Spanish version recorded by Latin American boy band CNCO for their covers album, Déjà Vu (2021), where it released as the ninth single from the album that same year.[24]

Personnel

Adapted from the Eterno liner notes:[25]

Charts

Year-end charts

2000 year-end chart performance for "Imagíname Sin Ti"
Chart (2000)Position
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[26] 20
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)10
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)8

See also

Notes and References

  1. News: Cazares . David . Fonsi's Latest CD All Sugary Pop, a Little Salsa . May 20, 2023 . . March 15, 2002 . 32. .
  2. Catch Some Rising Stars: Artist Showcases Offer a Glimpse Into the Future of Latin Music. Lannert. John. Billboard. 112. 18. 16. April 29, 2000. May 9, 2012. May 19, 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210519125438/https://books.google.com/books?id=eigEAAAAMBAJ&pg=PA49. live.
  3. Web site: Noticias . . https://web.archive.org/web/20000620050645/http://universalmusica.com:80/ . June 20, 2000.
  4. Cobo . Leila . Good Timing and Luck Benefits Fonsi . . August 26, 2000 . 112 . 35 . 56 . May 20, 2023 . 0006-2510. Leila Cobo.
  5. News: Burr . Ramiro . May 18, 2001 . Next-Big-Thing Buzz Swirls Around Fonsi . 40 . . registration . May 20, 2023 . . Imaginame is a soft, r&b-tinged ballad that showcases Fonsi's limited but effective vocal range..
  6. Fernandez . Suzette . Luis Fonsi's 15 Best Songs: Critic's Pick . . May 20, 2023 . September 13, 2017 . October 4, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221004014058/https://www.billboard.com/music/latin/luis-fonsi-15-best-songs-critics-pick-7964580/ . live .
  7. Web site: Lo . Ricky . True Story Behind Martin's New Song . . May 20, 2023 . January 29, 2002.
  8. News: Villegas . Lizeth . 'Yo le canto al amor' . May 20, 2023 . Mural . November 17, 2000 . 4 . . es.
  9. Imagíname Sin Ti. Luis Fonsi. 2000. Universal Music Latino. United States. CDP 502-2.
  10. Web site: Birchmeier . Jason . Luis Fonsi - Exitos: 98:06 Album Reviews, Songs & More . AllMusic . May 21, 2023 . February 27, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230227175003/https://www.allmusic.com/album/exitos-98-06-mw0000445100 . live .
  11. Web site: Luis Fonsi - Luis Fonsi: Remixes Album Reviews, Songs & More . AllMusic . May 21, 2023 . January 23, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220123054134/https://www.allmusic.com/album/luis-fonsi-remixes-mw0000002660 . live .
  12. Web site: Gaby Espino . . May 21, 2023 . September 15, 2021 . October 10, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221010171737/https://www.hola.com/us/latinapowerhouse/20211125313451/gaby-espino/ . live .
  13. Web site: Ricardo Montaner revela el secreto del video del tema 'Amén' y hasta Luis Fonsi reacciona . Nueva Rioja . May 21, 2023 . es . January 2, 2021.
  14. Web site: Las mejores canciones de Luis Fonsi... esas que quizá no recordabas (VIDEO) . . May 21, 2023 . es . July 26, 2017.
  15. El Premio ASCAP Awards Arturo Sandoval, Songwriter Omar Alfanno. . . 112. 21 . 50 . May 19, 2001. September 27, 2013.
  16. Cobo . Leila . Rudy Pérez Tops Hot Latin Tracks Producers List for 2000 . Billboard . 30 December 2000 . 112 . 53 . 17 . January 7, 2024 . 0006-2510.
  17. Web site: Ruhlmann . William . Jaci Velasquez - Crystal Clear Album Reviews, Songs & More . . May 21, 2023 . December 21, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20211221041557/https://www.allmusic.com/album/crystal-clear-mw0000616514 . live .
  18. Price . Deborah Evans . Jaci Velásquez Polishes 'Crystal Clear' Christian Set on Word . . August 12, 2000 . 112 . 33 . 16 . May 21, 2023 . 0006-2510.
  19. Web site: DiBiase . John . Jaci Velasquez, 'Crystal Clear' Review . Jesus Freak Hideout . May 21, 2023 . August 7, 2000 . September 20, 2021 . https://web.archive.org/web/20210920132527/https://www.jesusfreakhideout.com/cdreviews/CrystalClear.asp . live .
  20. News: Harrington . Richard . Jaci Velasquez 'Crystal Clear' . May 21, 2023 . . August 10, 2001 . August 27, 2017 . https://web.archive.org/web/20170827075922/https://www.washingtonpost.com/archive/lifestyle/2001/08/10/jaci-velasquez-crystal-clear/22a5729c-8955-4b5b-b0f9-98a724c58a3b/ . live .
  21. Price . Deborah Evans . Dove Nominees Announced . . February 3, 2001 . 113 . 5 . 20 . May 21, 2023 . 0006-2510.
  22. Web site: Starnes . Todd . Christian Rock Band Third Day Big winner at 32nd Dove Awards . . May 21, 2023 . April 27, 2001 . December 2, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221202052353/https://www.baptistpress.com/resource-library/news/christian-rock-band-third-day-big-winner-at-32nd-dove-awards/ . live .
  23. Web site: Martin Nievera - More Souvenirs Album Reviews, Songs & More . AllMusic . May 21, 2023 . July 6, 2020 . https://web.archive.org/web/20200706204614/https://www.allmusic.com/album/more-souvenirs-mw0001678126 . live .
  24. Web site: Coca . Laura . CNCO estrena el videoclip de 'Imagíname Sin Ti', la nueva versión del tema de Luis Fonsi . . May 21, 2023 . es . March 11, 2021 . March 24, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20230324052015/https://los40.com/los40/2021/03/11/videoclips/1615476518_059132.html . live .
  25. Eterno. Luis Fonis. 2000. CD liner. Universal Music Latino. 012 159 074-2. United States.
  26. The Year in Music: 2000 . Billboard . December 30, 2000 . 112 . 53 . YE-74, 78 . 0006-2510 . August 29, 2022 . August 24, 2022 . https://web.archive.org/web/20220824184720/https://books.google.com/books?id=ehEEAAAAMBAJ&lpg=PP1&pg=RA1-PA32-IA2 . live .

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