Si El Norte Fuera El Sur Explained
Si El Norte Fuera El Sur is the sixth studio album released on August 20, 1996, by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona.
Reception
The Allmusic review by Jason Birchmeier awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "All in all, it's Arjona's third classic album in a row, each distinct from its predecessor.".[1]
Track listing
All tracks by Ricardo Arjona
- "Noticiero" (News Report) – 5:29
- "Tu Reputación" (Your Reputation) – 4:48
- "Ella y Él" (She And He) – 6:15
- "Se Nos Muere el Amor" (The Love is Dying on Us) – 4:07
- "Si el Norte Fuera el Sur" (If The North Was The South) – 4:55
- "Aún Te Amo (Carta No. 1)" (I Still Love You (Letter No.1)) – 3:33
- "Abarrotería de Amor" (Grocery Store of Love) – 3:41
- "Duerme" (Sleep) – 5:03
- "Te Acuerdas de Mí (Carta No. 2, 20 Años Después)" (Do You Remember Me (Letter No. 2, 20 Years Later) – 4:17
- "Cita en el Bar" (Date at The Bar) – 4:23
- "Me Enseñaste" (You Taught Me) – 4:43
- "Frente al Televisor" (In Front of The T.V.) – 4:28
- "Tú" (You) – 4:28
- "México" – 4:27
Personnel
- Patricia Aiken, Ronald Folsom, Yi Hu, Brian Leonard, Dennis Motchan, Bob Sanov, Francine Walsh, Elizabeth Wilson, Jennifer Woodward, Shari Zippert – violin
- Ricardo Arjona – vocals, arranger, director, producer
- Phyllis Bailey, Francis Benítez, Gustavo, Patricia Hodges, Leyla Hoyle, Carlos Murguía, Kenny OBrian, Jesof Powel, Stephanie Spruitt – backing vocals
- Robbie Buchanan, Otmaro Ruíz – Piano
- Luis Conte – Percussion
- George Doering – acoustic guitar
- Assa Drori, Don Hahn – orchestration
- Laura Dvennen, Matt Funes, Andrew Picken, Kazi Pitelka – viola
- Pedro Eustache – flute
- Dennis Farias, Ramon Flores – trumpet
- Stefanie Fife, Roger Labow, Michael Mathews, Daniel Smith, Cecilia Tsan – cello
- Dan Higgins – clarinet, saxophone
- Abraham Laboriel, Sr. – bass
- Michael Landau – electric guitar
- Billy Preston – organ
- John "J.R." Robinson – drums
- David Stout – trombone
- Miguel Angel "Matin" Villagran – arranger, acoustic guitar
Technical personnel
- Christina Abaroa – production coordination
- Bill – assistant engineer, mixing assistant
- Benny Faccone – engineer, mixing
- Bernie Grundman – mastering
- Rocio Larrazolo – art direction
- Leonardo Leos – wardrobe, make-up
- Mike Palm – assistant engineer
- Ricardo Trabulsi – Photography
- Rodolfo Vazquez – Engineer
External links
- http://www.ricardoarjona.com/
Notes and References
- Birchmeier, J. Allmusic Review accessed September 1, 2011
