Menudo | |
Type: | studio |
Artist: | Menudo |
Cover: | Menudo 1985 LP.jpg |
Released: | 1985 |
Genre: | Pop |
Label: | RCA International |
Prev Title: | Evolución |
Prev Year: | 1984 |
Next Title: | Ayer Y Hoy |
Next Year: | 1985 |
Menudo is an album released by Menudo in 1985. This was the third time the group released a self-titled album; the first one was in 1981, which was also released under the title Fuego. The second one was Menudo's 17th album (second in English) released in 1985, featuring Charlie Massó, Roy Rosselló, Robby Rosa, Ricky Martin, and new member Raymond Acevedo. Raymond replaced Ray Reyes after Ray had to be forced to leave the group because of the numerous fights and misunderstandings between his father and the group's manager. According to Ray's brother, Raúl Reyes, his brother's departure was anticipated. This album contains seven new songs plus three songs from their Evolución album translated into English. It also features their only song to reach the Billboard Hot 100: "Hold Me," which peaked at No. 62.[1] A music video was released for this single. One of the band's most successful albums, Menudo features two members who went on to become highly successful international stars as solo artists: Ricky Martin and Robi Rosa.