Romances

When Luis Miguel embarked on Romances, released in August 1997, he already had a career marked by the Romance series. This album, the third in that line, delved into the richness of Latin songs, covering themes from the 1940s to 1978. The production was a joint effort between Luis Miguel himself, arranger Bebu Silvetti, and maestro Armando Manzanero, who had guided the previous albums in the saga. The result was a collection of twelve interpretations of well-known songs and two new compositions, created by Manzanero and Silvetti. While most are boleros, the album also ventures into a tango, Uno, and a bossa nova track, Mañana de carnaval. The recording took place in early 1997, with sessions at Ocean Way Recording studios in Los Angeles and The Hit Factory in New York.

Year: 1997
Songs: 14
Duration: 56 min 15 seg

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14 song|s

Song list

# Title Available ⏱

Voy a apagar la luz; Contigo aprendí

6:27

Sabor a mí

Guitarra · Avanzado

3:38

Por debajo de la mesa

Guitarra · Intermedio

4:08 04

La gloria eres tú

Guitarra · Intermedio

3:54 05

Amanecer

Guitarra · Intermedio

4:28 06

Encadenados

Guitarra

4:36 07

Bésame mucho

Guitarra · Fácil

3:31 08

Contigo

Guitarra

4:28 09

Noche de ronda

Guitarra

3:31 10

El reloj

Guitarra

3:17 11

Júrame

Guitarra

3:34 12

De quererte así

Guitarra

3:14 13

Uno

Guitarra · Avanzado

3:54

Mañana de carnaval

Guitarra

3:35

Genres

bolero canción melódica latin latin ballad latin pop

Details

Year: 1997
Songs: 14
Duration: 56 min 15 seg

About the album

Romances, according to DoReSol

The sound that defines Romances is nourished by the so-called "Silvetti Sound," described as a combination of captivating melodies, generous string arrangements, acoustic instrumentation, and unpretentious romanticism. Bebu Silvetti, known for his creative approach, sought to reinvent his own arrangements rather than repeat them. Armando Manzanero, for his part, provided the songs, leaving Luis Miguel the freedom to choose which ones to record. To bring these interpretations to life, 61 musicians from the Los Angeles Philharmonic Orchestra were enlisted, adding an orchestral dimension to the recordings.

The impact of Romances was significant. It is estimated to have sold over 4.5 million copies, earning platinum certifications in the United States, Spain, and various parts of Latin America. For its promotion, a tour was organized that covered these same territories. Critics recognized Luis Miguel's vocal quality and the careful selection of songs. The album was also honored with a Grammy award in the United States. Singles from this production included Por debajo de la mesa, El reloj, Contigo, De quererte así, Bésame mucho, Sabor a mí, and Encadenados.