Ya Te Olvidé Explained

Ya Te Olvidé
Type:single
Artist:Rocío Dúrcal
Album:Como Tu Mujer
Released:1988
Genre:Pop
Length:2:58
Producer:Marco Antonio Solís

"Ya Te Olvide" ("I Have Already Forgetten You") is a song originally recorded by Spanish singer Rocio Durcal for her studio album, Como Tu Mujer (1988).[1] The song was written and produced by the Mexican musician Marco Antonio Solís. It was covered by Mexican singer Yuridia for her fifth studio album, Para Mí (2011). Puerto Rican singer Ivy Queen also recorded the song for Arthur Hanlon's album, Piano y Mujer II (2022). Mexican singer Natanael Cano released a corrido tumbado cover on 15 May 2024, with its music video containing footage of one of his live performances.[2]

Yuridia version

Ya Te Olvidé
Type:single
Artist:Yuridia
Album:Para Mí
Released:October 31, 2011
Genre:PopSoft rock
Length:3:31
Producer:Armando Ávila
Chronology:Yuridia
Prev Title:No Me Preguntes Más
Prev Year:2011
Ya Te Olvidé
Year:2011
Next Title:Lo Que Son Las Cosas
Next Year:2012

A new version of "Ya Te Olvidé" was released by singer Yuridia on October 31, 2011.

Music video

The official music video was released on December 7, 2011 through Yuridia's official YouTube channel. In the video clip the interpreter is seen on the side of a small lake, surrounded by leafy trees, the interpreter appears in the course of the video with two dresses, first with a flowery one and a second white dress.

On November 7, 2015, the singer confirmed through her official Twitter account that the video had more than 108 million views. This video clip is currently the one with the most views, exceeding 506 million views, only on the YouTube digital platform.

Certifications

Ivy Queen version

Ya Te Olvidé
Cover:Ivy Queen - Ya Te Olvide.jpeg
Type:single
Artist:Arthur Hanlon and Ivy Queen
Album:Piano y Mujer II
Released:November 23, 2023
Length:3:07
Label:Sony Music Latin

In 2022, Ivy Queen recorded a redition of the song for Arthur Hanlon's album Piano y Mujer II. Queen performed the song at the 2023 Premio Lo Nuestro.

Reception

Queen's rendition of the song was met with positive sentiments. Lucas Villa writing for American media company Remezcla claimed the song to "show a different side to her artisty," praising her for capturing the emotion of the original song.[4] Signal Ratner-Arias for Billboard called it one of Queen's "most sublime renditions."[5]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: cespinosa . 2020-03-04 . Rocío Dúrcal - Ya te olvidé (1988) l www.besame.fm . 2023-08-13 . Besame.fm . es.
  2. WATCH: Natanael Cano Covers This Rocío Dúrcal Classic. Villa. Lucas. 16 May 2024. 20 May 2024. Remezcla.
  3. Billboard Hits of the World — Mexico Airplay. Billboard. July 20, 2023.
  4. Web site: Watch: Ivy Queen covers Rocio Durcal's "Ya Te Olvide. Remezcla. November 29, 2022. Villa, Lucas. June 28, 2023.
  5. Arthur Hanlon returns with 'Piano y Mujer II,' featuring Ivy Queen, Ha*Ash, Catalina Garcia, Debi Nova and Lupita Infante. Billboard. November 25, 2022. June 28, 2023. Ratner-Arias, Sigal.