Buenos Amigos
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Songwriter(s) | Alvaro Torres | |||
Producer(s) | Enrique Elizondo | |||
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Critics praised the song for being Selena's first number one, while others complimented its ballad-like feeling. According to
Background and release
"Buenos Amigos" was written by Salvadoran recording artist Álvaro Torres[1] and produced by Enrique Elizondo.[2][3] Originally the song was intended to be sung with Verónica Castro, but then Torres left his previous record company.[4] After seeing American Tejano pop singer Selena perform at a showcase event, Torres immediately wanted to record a duet with her. He said in Selena Remembered; a documentary about her career, " ... she had an attractive way about her that was always present. We got along very well and a friendship developed from that point on. Several months later I wrote a song which I thought would be good to record a duet with Selena."[5] "Buenos Amigos" was recorded for Torres' tenth studio album Nada Se Compara Contigo (1991).[6]
"Buenos Amigos" has been included on several compilation albums released by Torres and Selena. Following Selena's death in 1995, the track has been included on
Composition
"Buenos Amigos" is a Spanish-language,
Torres sings the second verse, telling Selena that he will wait for her, reasoning that he likes having an illusion and believing that she loves him. He then tells her he does not care how long he has to wait. Selena replies, telling him how beautiful his responses are, which makes her feel she is falling in love. Selena states that she stops herself from making a mistake that could hurt her. Torres and Selena repeat the song's chorus before the song concludes.[20]
Critical response
"Buenos Amigos" received a positive response from music critics. In his book Latin Sensations, Herón Márquez said the commercial success of "Buenos Amigos" helped Selena become a household name among Latinos in the United States.
Music video and legacy
The music video for "Buenos Amigos" was filmed in San Antonio, Texas in August 1991. It features both artists, who are shown walking around, singing the song with an orchestra playing in the background.[5] "Buenos Amigos" was Selena's first music video.[30] It was included on the DVD set of Selena's 2005 compilation album Unforgettable.[31] Deborah Parédez said the music video was "sophisticated".[32]
The music video for "Buenos Amigos" earned Selena and Torres two nominations at the 1992 Billboard Music Video Awards.[33] The track was nominated for "Duo of the Year" at the 1992 Tejano Music Awards.[34] Parédez said the track enabled Selena to tour the west and east coasts of the United States.[32] John Lannert of Billboard magazine said "Buenos Amigos" began Selena's career as a dominating Latin chart artist. According to John Lannert, the song was helped by increased airplay on regional Mexican and Tejano radio stations, which had previously dismissed Selena's recordings.[35]
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Chart performance
"Buenos Amigos" debuted at number 30 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs (formerly Hot Latin Tracks) on the issue dated 11 April 1992. It entered the top 10 three weeks later.[39][40] It peaked at number one nine weeks later on the issue dated 6 June 1992, replacing "No Sé Tú" by Luis Miguel and was succeeded by José Luis Rodríguez and Julio Iglesias's song "Torero" a week later.[39][41] "Buenos Amigos" remained at number two for three consecutive weeks.[42] This gave Torres his second number one single after "Nada Se Compara Contigo" which peaked at number one the same year.[43] "Buenos Amigos" gave Selena her first number-one song in their career. "Buenos Amigos" remained on the charts for 17 consecutive weeks, exiting on the issue dated 1 August 1992.[44] "Buenos Amigos" received more airplay when it fell to number two than it did when it was at number one. According to Billboard magazine, this was not enough for the recording to remain at number one.[45]
Weekly charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks
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1 |
Chile (El Siglo de Torreón)[46] | 3 |
Year-end charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks[47] | 15 |
Certifications
Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
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United States (RIAA)[48] | Gold (Latin) | 30,000‡ |
‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. |
Track listing
- CD single[49]
- "Buenos Amigos" – 4:46
Personnel
Credits adapted from Nada Se Compara Contigo.[20]
- Selena—vocals
- Alvaro Torres—vocals, writer
- Enrique Elizondo—producer
- Brian "Red" Moore—mixer
- A.B. Quintanilla III—arranger
See also
References
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Yo la invité a cantar conmigo cuando ella no era muy conocida, y escribí el tema "Buenos amigos"; esa canción me trae gratos recuerdos. La gente nunca olvidará a Selena y esa melodía es una de mis preferidas.
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Books
- Bourgoin, Suzanne Michele (1998), Encyclopedia of World Biography: Supplement A Z, ISBN 141445905X
- Dernersesian, Angie Chabram (2006), The Chicana/o Cultural Studies Reader, ISBN 0415235154
- Márquez, Herón (2001), Latin Sensations, Sagebrush Education Resources, ISBN 0613818628