"I Could Fall in Love" dominated the Top 40 radio stations, a fact that was well received by critics. The song was given heavy rotation in the southern United States, becoming the most played song in Kansas City, Miami, and Boston and the second most played in Los Angeles. In Tucson, Arizona, it was played every 2½ hours, and in San Antonio every hour. The song was played 25 times its first day of availability on US radios on the Harlingen, Texas radio station KBTQ. It helped increase Selena's catalogue sales and simultaneously boosted media attention. The song's release sparked a two-day "on-air blitz" on radios in South Texas.
Cultural impact
I Could Fall in Love
I Could Fall in Love | Cultural impact
The song was played 25 times its first day of availability on US radios on the Harlingen, Texas radio station KBTQ It rapidly became popular as a wedding song, causing it to become one of Selena's most famous songs. The song's release sparked a two-day "on-air blitz" on radios in South Texas. It rapidly became popular as a wedding song, also her English-speaking audience increased substantially as a result of its widespread popularity.
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is 'i could fall in love' a song?
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Yes, It is a song recorded by American Tejano singer Selena.
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who is the composer?
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Sandy Masuo of the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" wrote the song.
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when was it released?
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26 June 1995.
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how was it received?
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It received a generally positive response from music critics.
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who are the critics?
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Ed Morales of "Vibe", an editor from the "Star-News" and Larry Flick of "Billboard".
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how did it perform on the charts?
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It debuted at number four on the Hot Latin Tracks chart on 1 July 1995 and peaked at number two the following week.
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which other songs has the singer sang?
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Entre a Mi Mundo, Como la Flor, Amor Prohibido.
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what's her full name?
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Selena Quintanilla-Pérez
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was a music video made on the original song?
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Yes.
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who was the director?
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Hector Galan
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which awards did the song win?
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Tejano Crossover Songs of the Year
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what cultural impact did it have?
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"I Could Fall in Love" dominated the Top 40 radio stations, a fact that was well received by critics. The song was given heavy rotation in the southern United States, becoming the most played song in Kansas City, Miami, and Boston and the second most played in Los Angeles. In Tucson, Arizona, it was played every 2½ hours, and in San Antonio every hour. The song was played 25 times its first day of availability on US radios on the Harlingen, Texas radio station KBTQ. It helped increase Selena's catalogue sales and simultaneously boosted media attention. The song's release sparked a two-day "on-air blitz" on radios in South Texas.
I Could Fall in Love | Cultural impact
Her English-speaking audience increased substantially as a result of its widespread popularity. Amanda Edwards of Voxxi.com called it "one of the most popular Latin love songs of all time", adding that, "from her sweet voice to the genuine sentiment of the song (with a hint of sexiness if you're listening carefully), we're sold on this track being a solid standby any time of year but especially for someone hoping for romance on Valentine's Day".
I Could Fall in Love | Cultural impact
In Riverside, California, program directors reported that "I Could Fall in Love" was one of the three hits they were playing most often on their radio stations. A San Antonio disc jockey told "The Victoria Advocate" about the overwhelming response received from the English-speaking audience, who were constantly calling her radio station asking for "I Could Fall in Love". "Dreaming of You" and "I Could Fall in Love" were EMI Records' top selling digital downloads from 1 April 2004 to 31 March 2005. "I Could Fall in Love" became one of Selena's most widely recognized recordings. It rapidly became popular as a wedding song, causing it to become one of Selena's most famous songs.
I Could Fall in Love | Cultural impact
"I Could Fall in Love" is a song recorded by American Tejano singer Selena for her fifth studio album, "Dreaming of You" (1995), released posthumously by EMI Latin on 26 June 1995. "I Could Fall in Love" and "Tú Sólo Tú" were the album's lead promotional recordings, showcasing her musical transition from Spanish- to English-language songs. The lyrics explore feelings of heartbreak and despair and express the singer's fear of rejection by a man she finds herself falling in love with. Composed by Keith Thomas, "I Could Fall in Love" is a pop ballad with R&B, soul and soft rock influences.
I Could Fall in Love | Introduction
Richard Torres of "Newsday" considered both these songs to be romantic anthems. Enrique Fernandez of the "Sun Sentinel" described "I Could Fall in Love" as "beautiful", while an editor from "The Sacramento Bee" called the song a "Latin-influenced R&B lite". Because of its "overly simplistic and repetitive lyrics", Ramiro Burr of the "San Antonio Express-News" assessed "I Could Fall in Love" as the "weakest track" of "Dreaming of You". Elizabeth Rodriguez Kessler and Anne Perrin wrote in their 2007 book "Chican@s in the Conversations" that "I Could Fall in Love" was a "clean pop offering". Joey Guerra of the "Houston Chronicle" commented in 2008 that it had "made the Tejano goddess a posthumous crossover star".
I Could Fall in Love | Critical reception
"I Could Fall in Love" was nominated for "Song of the Year" at the 1996 Tejano Music Awards, and won the Tejano Crossover Songs of the Year. The American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recognized it as one of the most performed songs of 1995 at the 4th ASCAP Pop Music Awards. Marco Torres of "OC Weekly", called the song "so sweet, so loving, so absolutely, amazingly, and astonishingly adorable!" and placed it at number seven on his "Top 10 Selena songs of All time" list. Brian Galindo of BuzzFeed believed the "melancholy ballad is another great example of Selena's ability bring an emotional vulnerability to her songs." and placed "I Could Fall in Love" at number five on his list of "The 15 Greatest Selena Songs of All Time".
I Could Fall in Love | Recognition and accolades
Critics praised Selena's emotive enunciation and compared it to work by Celine Dion, Brandy Norwood and TLC. It received the Tejano Music Award for the Tejano Crossover Song of the Year, and the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) recognized it at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards as one of the most performed songs of 1995. Because of the recording's composition structure and the singer's vocalization, "OC Weekly", BuzzFeed, Neon Tommy, and "Latina" magazine, believed "I Could Fall in Love" was one of the best songs recorded by Selena in her musical career. The track was not released as a commercial single in the United States, where it was feared that it might sell more copies than the album itself.
I Could Fall in Love | Introduction
On 31 March 2010, Teresa Jusino of Popmatters expressed the view that English-speaking music fans no longer remember Selena's name, saying that on playing "Dreaming of You" or "I Could Fall in Love", many would say "I remember that song!"" or ""I love that one!". Randi Bergman of "Fashion" magazine, called the number an "epic ballad".
I Could Fall in Love | Critical reception
The song has received a number of awards and nominations including winning the Tejano Music Award for Song of the Year in 1995. Broadcast Music, Inc. (BMI) recognized "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" at its Pop Music Awards as one of the most performed Latin songs of 1996. During the Tejano Music Awards decade-ballot ceremony, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" was recognized as the Best 1990s Song.
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom | Cultural impact
would not have known about Tejano or Latin music had it not been for "Dreaming of You". Following the album's release, and because of the singer's death, Tejano music's popularity waned as Latin pop began dominating U.S. radio play and commercial sales. In March 2015, the Chicano Humanities & Arts Council in Denver, Colorado, showcased an exhibit called "Dreaming of You: The Selena Art Show", which prominently featured artwork by Chicano artists who paid homage to the singer.
Dreaming of You (Selena album) | Cultural impact
"I Could Fall in Love" received a generally positive response from music critics, who commented on its similarities to songs recorded by other artists. Ed Morales of "Vibe" magazine felt that, because of its syncopated drums, "I Could Fall in Love" had a "Jon Secada-like feel", and it reminded Tarradell of songs recorded by American singer Brandy Norwood and by the trio TLC. An editor from the "Star-News" thought the song had "a whiff of" Celine Dion. James Hunter, also from "Vibe", praised Selena's astute interpretation, calling it a "masterpiece" and commenting that Selena's death made the track more difficult to listen to.
I Could Fall in Love | Critical reception
The music video featured live performances of Selena singing the song at the Houston Astrodome concert on February 26, 1995, outtakes from her music video for "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom", and performances of the singer during her tour for "Amor Prohibido" (1994–95). Cecilia Miniucchi served as the director of the video and found the project to be rather challenging to do. "Techno Cumbia" was awarded the Tejano Music Award for Tejano Crossover Song of the Year in 1995. During the awards ceremony, presenter Raul Yzaguirre mistakenly read the Tejano Crossover Song of the Year award as being Shelly Lares. The mistake was corrected during the awards "lengthy break" and Lares gave the award to Selena who was seen in tears and refused to accept the award from Lares, despite Jose Behar (president of EMI Latin) urging the singer to do so.
Techno Cumbia | Cultural impact and legacy
Selena thus became the first artist to place both a Spanish- and an English-language song in the top ten of the Hot Latin Tracks chart. "I Could Fall in Love" became the fifth best-charting song from that chart in 1995 and remained the highest-charting English-language song for two years, until Celine Dion's 1998 single "My Heart Will Go On" surpassed it when it peaked at number one. "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number 46 on the Hot 100 Airplay chart issue dated 8 July 1995 and peaked eight weeks later at number 8 on 2 September 1995. By entering the Adult Contemporary Tracks chart at number 37 on 29 July 1995, the recording received a "Hot Shot Debut" as the highest debut of the week.
I Could Fall in Love | Chart performance
In 1995, Thomas wrote and produced the hit song, "I Could Fall in Love," for Selena. though became the first artist to place both a Spanish- and an English-language song in the top 10 of the Hot Latin Tracks chart. "I Could Fall in Love" became the fifth best-charting song from that chart in 1995 and remained the highest-charting English-language song for two years, until Celine Dion's 1998 single "My Heart Will Go On" surpassed it when it peaked at number 1. The album, "Dreaming of You", on which "I Could Fall in Love" appears, has now been certified 35x platinum.
Keith Thomas (record producer) | 1990s
A number of singers have adapted the song in a variety of genres. Puerto Rican-American singer and actress Jennifer Lopez lip-synced the track for her portrayal of the title role in the 1997 biographical film "Selena", which was praised by critics. Reviewing the film's opening, a "Wichita Eagle" writer described the song as "hauntingly lovely" and said that it expressed the feelings of Selena's fans. Lopez included "I Could Fall in Love" in the set list for her Lets Get Loud Tour in 2001 at the Roberto Clemente Coliseum in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and on 11 February 2003 she included the song in her live video album "".
I Could Fall in Love | Covers
Corcoran called the track a: "seamless blend of convex styles". Stavans further explains how the popularity of the singles shone a "brighter spotlight" on Tejano music and: "marked the beginning of the genre of Latin pop". He notes that Selena's contributions to Tejano music were "significant", because she adapted a new style of Tejano cumbia (or Mexican cumbia) with "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom". The song was recognized by Lori Beth Rodriguez in her guide to Tejano music as being responsible for catapulting Selena into fame. Authors Michelle Habell-Pallan and Mary Romero feel that "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" "shook up" the historical boundaries of Tejano music's: "non-normative genders and sexualities to the symbolic periphery of the dance floor." During her tour in Mexico, the song "inundated the airwaves" in Vera Cruz.
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom | Cultural impact
Directed by Hector Galan, the song's accompanying music video featured a montage of pictures and videos of live performances by Selena that had been collected by her family. It was released posthumously and received a Music Video of the Year nomination at the 1995 Tejano Music Awards. This promotional video reached number 11 on the "Billboard" Video Monitor VH1 Top Music Videos list, number 6 on The BOX Video List, number 10 on the MOR Music list, and number 3 on the California Music Channel (CMC) list of most popular music videos.
I Could Fall in Love | Music video
Davitt Sigerson, the president and CEO of EMI records, feared that "I Could Fall in Love" might sell more copies than the album itself, so he did not issue the single as a commercial release. Therefore, it was not eligible for the "Billboard" Hot 100 chart. "I Could Fall in Love" debuted at number four on the Hot Latin Tracks chart on 1 July 1995 and peaked at number two the following week, becoming the highest-ever English-language song on that chart. "Tú Sólo Tú" and "I Could Fall in Love" occupied the first and second positions respectively on Hot Latin Tracks for five consecutive weeks.
I Could Fall in Love | Chart performance
"Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" is considered to have been one of the best, most popular songs recorded by Selena, and is cited as one of her signature numbers. Selena dominated the Latin music charts in the United States in the early 1990s, with "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom", "Como la Flor", and "Amor Prohibido" contributing to her commercial success. According to musicologist Stavans, the three aforementioned singles were considered to have bridged and merged Tejano music and Latin pop thanks to the songs' popularity. This was reiterated by musicologist Michael Joseph Corcoran, who found that Tejano music "was a blend of two cultures" and Selena was "a bridge between them".
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom | Cultural impact
The fear of being rejected and unloved leads her to keep her feelings to herself, and she begins to believe that her love is "not right". She continues, "and I guess I should try / to do what I should do / but I could fall in love / fall in love with you". During the midpoint break, Selena sings in Spanish that she is always dreaming about him, imagining that he loves her. She sings the chorus twice before the song comes to an end without her ever having come to terms with her loved one.
I Could Fall in Love | Composition and lyrics
The song and its interpretation was such a hit, that the audience at the festival demanded that José José had won it, but in the end, even with the impact that his performance caused, he got third place. Although "El Triste" did not win the festival it meant the consolidation of José José as a talented singer of international fame, since then is the song that closes most of his presentations. The song became his second number-one single in the Mexican charts in 1970 (replacing his other song "La nave del olvido"). "El Triste" became a cultural icon in Mexico, as part of the repertoire of favorite songs of Mexican popular music.
El Triste | Cultural impact
"I Could Fall in Love" is a mid-tempo pop ballad and R&B song with soul and soft rock influences. Mario Tarradell, an editorial writer for "The Dallas Morning News", called the song a "mundane ballad". It is set in common time and employs an electronic piano, drum machine, a violin, and a flute in the background. The instrumentation includes bass drum, keyboard, flamenco guitar, Spanish guitar, and synthesizers. "I Could Fall in Love" is written in the key of E major, to be played in a moderate groove at 78 half notes per minute. The vocal range of the melody extends from the note F to A.
I Could Fall in Love | Composition and lyrics
Tejano music enjoyed a wider success in the 1990s as it entered in its first renaissance and marketable era. This was due to the popularity of American singer Selena, who was called the "Queen of Tejano music". Selena dominated the female-only awards, while American singer Emilio Navaira was called the "King of Tejano music". The Tejano Music Awards celebrated their "quinceañera" year in 1995 and awarded Tejano musicians in 14 categories. By the 20th annual Tejano Music Awards, the genre suffered and its popularity wane after Selena was shot and killed in 1995. The Lifetime Achievement Award was erected in 1999 and was awarded to Tejano artists to had a major impact on the genre.
Tejano Music Awards | Introduction
"Latina" magazine placed "I Could Fall in Love" at number three on their "Remembering Selena: Her Top Ten Songs" list. Ashley Velez of Neon Tommy commented that "Selena lends her vulnerability to this slow ballad" and that it "displays Selena's talented vocals and helped introduce the singer to the American mainstream." Velez then ranked the recording number two on her list of the "Top 5 Selena Songs".
I Could Fall in Love | Recognition and accolades
The success of "If You Had My Love," which was considered unlikely, coincided with the "Latin explosion" of 1999, which was led by Ricky Martin. Some critics assumed that Lopez was attempting to capitalize on the growing popularity of Latin music in the United States. Her subsequent success on the charts came as a surprise to critics; Herón Marquez wrote in "Latin Sensations" (2001) that it "made the popular actor even more popular. Suddenly, the music industry and the public were intrigued by this woman who seemed to have so many different talents." Chris Poppe, vice president of marketing for Epic Records, noted: "It was easy for the media to lump Jennifer into that, even though this is technically not a Latin album.
If You Had My Love | Impact
Being that you're talking about people, I don't feel that way, really." The "Hartford Courant" said, "All have conquered mainstream pop charts by toning down the spice of their native salsa and especially by singing in English". Later, Lopez noted: "It's funny that they create a 'movement' thing because three people come out with an album at the same time, or whatever it was. Yes, I'm Latin. Yes, I made an English pop album because I grew up here in the United States. I don't know...It didn't bother me in any way. I didn't think of it as a negative thing, but I also didn't think it was fair to do it because it makes it seem like people are a fad—or a culture is a fad." This "Latin explosion" was showcased in a 2015 HBO documentary titled "The Latin Explosion", produced by Mottola; it included a sit-down interview with Lopez among other Latin recording artists.
On the 6 | Cultural impact
Lopez and fellow recording artists Ricky Martin, Enrique Iglesias, and Marc Anthony have been credited with popularizing pop music by Hispanic artists during the year 1999. At the time, it was noted that Latin musicians were "creating a stir" in American entertainment. According to "The Dallas Morning News", a Latin pop crossover "explosion" and "ethnic boom" was occurring. Brian Haack of The Recording Academy wrote that it was Lopez's performance in "Selena" that positioned her as "the breakout female star to help propel the Latin pop movement". Since she is of Latin descent and crossed over to the mainstream music market, Lopez is considered "crossover royalty".
On the 6 | Cultural impact
"I Could Fall in Love" peaked at number eight on the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100 Airplay chart, and at number one on the U.S. Latin Pop Songs chart. "Tú Sólo Tú" and "I Could Fall in Love" occupied the first and second positions respectively on U.S. Hot Latin Tracks for five consecutive weeks. Selena thus became the first artist to have both a Spanish-language and an English-language song in the top ten of that chart. "I Could Fall in Love" became the fifth-highest-charting song on that chart in 1995 and remained the highest-charting English-language song for two years, until Celine Dion's 1998 single "My Heart Will Go On" exceeded it when it peaked at number one.
Dreaming of You (Selena album) | Singles
The song was nominated for Music Video of the Year at the 1996 Tejano Music Awards, and Song of the Year at the 1997 Broadcast Music Inc.'s pop awards. Mexican group Liberación recorded the song for the tribute album "Mexico Recuerda a Selena" (2005). AllMusic's Alex Henderson commented on how Liberación gave "Techno Cumbia" a "grupero treatment". Mexican group Banda El Recodo performed and recorded the track for the live televised tribute concert "Selena ¡VIVE!" in April 2005."
Techno Cumbia | Cultural impact and legacy
On 31 March 1995, Selena was murdered in Corpus Christi, Texas, by her friend and former employee Yolanda Saldívar. Thomas later announced that he had been working on another track for Selena to record, telling "Biography" that the track remained unfinished. "I Could Fall in Love" was released as the lead promotional recording for the 1995 album "Dreaming of You" on 26 June 1995, at the same time as "Tú Sólo Tú", to demonstrate Selena's transition from Spanish- to English-language recordings. "I Could Fall in Love" debuted on US radios on 15 June 1995 to contemporary hit radios, Top 40, urban AC and rhythmic contemporary airplay, while "Tú Sólo Tú" targeted Latin music radios such as Tejano, Latin pop, and regional Mexican airplay.
I Could Fall in Love | Background and release
Burr later wrote that the difference in "I Could Fall in Love" is that the lyrics are recorded with "powerful agony" which forces the narrator to "fall into a phase of deep loneliness" because her lover may or may not reciprocate her feelings. The first verse of "I Could Fall in Love" implores the object of the singer's desire to walk away, because her emotions are too overpowering and she feels love of unprecedented intensity. She fears that by allowing him to stay attached, she may "lose control". Selena believes that her infatuation can lead to romantic love. She then sings "I could fall in love (in love) with you" before wondering how she would feel if she were to touch him for the first time.
I Could Fall in Love | Composition and lyrics
For the album "Familia RMM Recordando a Selena", recorded by various artists in 1996, Los Jovenes Del Barrio performed a cover of the song. Season 10 "American Idol" contestant Karen Rodriguez performed "I Could Fall in Love" during the "top 13" episode, receiving unfavorable reviews from critics who considered the song too powerful for her. However, "The Washington Post" contributor Derrik Lang called Rodriguez' cover a "breathy redemption". "American Idol" alumna Katie Stevens wrote to "The Hollywood Reporter", claiming that the judges on the show had judged Rodriguez too harshly and calling Rodriguez the "new Selena". Rodriguez recorded a studio version of "I Could Fall in Love" in 2011 for her debut album, which was produced by Jim Jonsin.
I Could Fall in Love | Covers
Due mostly to the success of this Festival, that year (1982), particularly in Mexico, the whole of the entertainment industry would become all about children and youth. Songs, radio, TV, and other entertainment media were all aimed at the children’s market. This "phenomenon" was so great that even the mainstream adult artists of that time had difficulty finding a spot in any and all forms of media. The tremendous success of this first Festival was immense, but no one, including everyone involved, expected it to be as popular as it was. One obvious reason for its success was that it was heavily backed by Televisa, and by Discos Musart, but there were other factors as well:
Juguemos a Cantar | Impact
The lyrics of the song were also regarded as highly representative of the serious problems in Latin American society such as poverty. The song tells the history of a boy known as "Quincho Barrilete" (Quincho, the boy of the little barrel) a poor boy, who tries to earn a living honestly and to save money so that his younger brothers could go to the school in the future. A part of the chorus says "Long live the young people of my homeland who are a clear example of poverty and dignity. Due to the moving history that the lyrics told, the singer and the author are widely remembered in Nicaragua.
OTI Festival 1977 | Audience and Impact
Cuban singer Gloria Estefan performed a cover version during the "Selena ¡VIVE!" concert in 2005; Tarradell commented in "The Dallas Morning News" that it had been a "lovely rendition". Puerto Rican singer Ana recorded the song for her album "Amor Latino". The Korean singer Im Tae Kyung performed a slower pop ballad version that incorporates a guitar as its musical foundation. A reggae-inspired version of the song appeared on Fiona's "Best of Sweet Love". Season three "American Idol" contestant Lisa Leuschner included the song in her album "Reality". In Kumbia Kings' third compilation album "Duetos" (2005), Selena's brother A.B. Quintanilla III recorded "I Could Fall in Love" as a Spanglish duet with Selena.
I Could Fall in Love | Covers
Larry Flick of "Billboard" described "I Could Fall in Love" as an "optimistic love song" that left "melancholy thoughts of what might have been" in the mind of the listener. John Lannert, also from "Billboard", conceived "I Could Fall in Love" as a "sensuous narrative" recording and a "seductive romantic confessional". Tarradell, writing in "The Beaver County Times", called it a "crossover staple". Mary Talbot of the "New York Daily News", praised Selena's "soft, velvety voice". A "San Jose Mercury News" reporter wrote that "I Could Fall in Love" and "Dreaming of You" helped Selena to become "the new Gloria Estefan".
I Could Fall in Love | Critical reception
It drew a lot of positive attention to 'If You Had My Love'. Radio reacted almost immediately to the song." Jennifer Charles from KSZR said, "If you had doubts about the idea of Jennifer Lopez as a recording artist, they were gone once the groove kicked in and she started to sing." The interest in Martin and Lopez was further credited with "boosting the profile of Latin music in Canada", and helped Sony Music Entertainment Canada launch another singer, Marc Anthony. Considered iconic, a number of sources have listed "If You Had My Love" as one of Lopez's best songs.
If You Had My Love | Impact
During the Post World War II years, local and regional companies emerged to record and market Tejano music. Key factors that influenced the production of Tejano music can be attributed to a diversifying American culture and greater socioeconomic opportunities enabled Mexican American musicians to perform and record music for regional audiences. Early popular forms of Tejano music in the form of female duets and "orquesta tejana" of the 1940s later influenced the development of Tex-Mex style of the 1950s, and "La Onda Chicana (The Chicano Wave)" of the 1960s. The growing popularity of accordion based music and "homegrown" records directly influenced the need for Tejano record producers and labels.
Tejano music | Music industry
Tejano performer Selena dominated the Regional Mexican field winning all her nominations, including Album of the Year ("Entre a Mi Mundo"), Regional Mexican Song ("Como La Flor") and Female Artist. Jerry Rivera and Juan Luis Guerra y 440 were awarded two prizes at the Tropical/Salsa field, Rivera for his album "Cuenta Conmigo" and Male Artist of the Year, and Guerra y 440 earning the awards for Song ("El Costo de la Vida") and Group of the Year.
Premio Lo Nuestro 1993 | Nominees and winners
"Dreaming of You" joined five of Selena's studio albums on the "Billboard" 200 chart simultaneously, making Selena the first female artist in "Billboard" history to do so. The album was certified 59× platinum (Latin field), for sales of 3.54 million album-equivalent units in the U.S. alone. it has sold over 2.942 million copies in the U.S. making it the best-selling Latin album of all-time in the country according to Nielsen SoundScan. , the recording has sold five million copies worldwide. In 2008, Joey Guerra of the "Houston Chronicle" said its lead single, "I Could Fall in Love", had "made the Tejano goddess a posthumous crossover star".
Selena | Legacy and influence
I never expected that kind of success [...] Whenever I arrived anywhere, I was treated like royalty; even the press in some of these countries referred to me as the Aztec Queen, the Mexican Queen, or the ambassador of Mexico, and like a proud peacock, I always brought my country's flag with me wherever I went to represent my motherland. I was in the clouds at the pinnacle of my career [...] During my visit at the Philippines, the organizers informed me that the last time so many people gathered in the streets for a person was when Pope John Paul the Second came to visit on January fourteenth, 1995 [...] In the Philippines, the country that probably felt the greatest impact from Marimar, the show was more widely promoted than the 1998 World Cup and more highly rated than the Super Bowl or the Grammys.
Thalía | Cultural impact of telenovelas
"I Could Fall in Love" peaked at number eight on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 Airplay chart, and at number one on the Canadian "RPM" Adult Contemporary chart. It reached the top ten on the singles charts of Canada and New Zealand. It became the most played song in Kansas City, Miami, and Boston and the second most played in Los Angeles.
I Could Fall in Love | Introduction
Europeans from Germany (first during Spanish time and 1830s), Poland, and what is now the Czech Republic migrated to Texas and Mexico, bringing with them their style of music and dance. They brought with them the waltz, polkas, and other popular forms of music and dance. However it was not until the Mexican Revolution (1910–1917) that forced many of these Europeans to flee Mexico and into South Texas, that their musical influence was to have a major impact on Tejanos. At the turn of the century, Tejanos were mostly involved in ranching and agriculture. The only diversion was the occasional traveling musician who would come to the ranches and farms.
Tejano music | Origins
Sales of Selena's earlier albums and "Dreaming of You" prompted Best Buy and other retailers to hire Latin music specialists. Within weeks, the album was predicted to outsell Julio Iglesias' "1100 Bel Air Place" (1984), as the largest-selling English-language Latin album. EMI Records announced in the December 2, 1995 issue of "Billboard" magazine that as EMI's best-selling record in North America, the album gave them the highest sales for a music label during the first half of 1995. With "Dreaming of You" peaking at number one, Tejano music entered the mainstream market. Music critics said the general population of the U.S.
Dreaming of You (Selena album) | Cultural impact
Tejano music is the fusion of several different musical influences, such as German polka, Mexican rancheras, jazz, and zydeco, among others. Lydia Mendoza, Anselmo Martinez, Isidro López, Santiago Almeida, Flaco Jiménez, Joe Hernandez, Freddie Fender, Rosita Fernández, Texas Tornados, and Narciso Martínez remain some of its most influential figures. La Mafia and Else Garcia paved the way for and built a strong Tejano foundation in Texas for Selena Quintanilla helped bring the genre more attention in the 1990s with one of the first Spanish to English crossover hits ever, adding influences from Mexican cumbia to the R&B trend of the day.
Music of Texas | Tejano music
The Tejano Music Award for Single of the Year was an honor presented annually at the Tejano Music Awards from 1981 to 1995. The category was retired, while eligible entries were nominated for the Tejano Music Award for Song of the Year and the genre-specific categories Tejano Crossover, Mexican Regional Song, and Tejano Country Song of the Year. The only English-language recording to have won the award (and to be nominated) was "Oh Girl" by La Mafia in 1983, which was included on "Honey", which also won Album of the Year. The most awarded artist is Mazz, who holds four wins, while Luis Silva remains the most awarded songwriter.
Tejano Music Award for Single of the Year | Introduction
Nominees were originally selected by a voting poll conducted by program directors and disc jockeys at Spanish-language radio stations in Texas. Winners were previously chosen by Tejano radio station KIWW listeners in the 1980s, and later by fans of Tejano musicians in the Southwest of the United States. Currently, winners are selected through a survey of 50,000 Texas households with Hispanic surnames, though anyone with Internet access is eligible to vote on the official website page. By 1987, the awards ceremony was broadcast by 32 radio stations and 25 local television channels in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana.
Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year | Background and nomination process
She said she wanted to give a 180-degree turn to what people think of reggaetón. She explained "Many think reggaetón is just nice rhythms to dance to. And they forget there are song-writers and composers, who, like everyone else, also suffer and aspire in love". She wanted the album to be about that. She said "Love is what makes us write things, what keeps us alive. If we did not have love, we would have nothing".
En Que Fallamos | Background
Its parent album reached number one on the Regional Mexican charts in the United States. Similarly, Mexican singer-songwriter Joan Sebastian incorporated sounds of rancheras and ballads on his songs and was dubbed ""El Rey del Jaripeo"" ("The King of Mexican Rodeo"). Tejano music was also popular to the Mexican Americans living in the United States mainly in Texas. Its style is characterized by its influences from polka, cumbia, bolero, and ranchera as well as pop, rap, country music and reggae. Tejano bands such as Mazz, La Mafia, and Little Joe and La Familia pushed Tejano's popularity beyond the United States.
1980s in Latin music | Regional Mexican
In the following week, "Costumbres" peaked at number 15. At the 1997 Tejano Music Awards, "Siempre Hace Frio" won the Tejano Music Award for Song of the Year, while "No Quiero Saber" won Crossover Song of the Year.
Siempre Selena | Music and lyrics
While "Amor Prohibido" is a cross-cultural musical fusion, it remains an authentic Tejano recording, which uses a minimalist style that was quintessential in early 1990s Tejano music. Selena called the recordings on "Amor Prohibido" as "love songs [or songs about] getting your heart broken". Lyrically, the title track "Amor Prohibido" encapsulates the social divide between a poverty-stricken woman and the man of unreachable rank with whom she has fallen in love. The lyrics have been analyzed by authors, musicologists, and critics, who found them relevant to issues facing the LGBT community. They are ambiguous, and have been interpreted to portray prohibited romance between same-sex couples, modern society's views of romantic relationships, and to "Romeo & Juliet".
Amor Prohibido | Composition
Before Selena signed a recording contract in 1989 with EMI Latin, she had hinted that she wanted to start recording in English. She was asked to make three demonstration recordings for Charles Koppelman, chairman of EMI Records. After reviewing them, Koppelman declined a crossover attempt, believing that Selena should first strengthen her fan base. Later, after releasing five Spanish-language albums that all achieved unprecedented milestones in the Latin music industry, Koppelman considered that Selena had reached her peak in the Spanish market, and he began preparations for a crossover album. Selena and her record-producer brother A.B. Quintanilla III arrived in Nashville, Tennessee, intending to collaborate with producer-songwriter Keith Thomas.
I Could Fall in Love | Background and release
By the end of the decade, the group were seen as an embodiment of the era's sociocultural movements, exemplified by the sentiment of their 1967 song "All You Need Is Love".
Cultural impact of the Beatles | Introduction
The event had overwhelming public support. It attracted people from all social strata Singled out by Margarita Galindo S., the poetry was sung in Spanish. Spanish was not regularly used in rock music at the time
Sinfonia Latina | Social impact
In regards to the participating songs, "Que Alegre va María", the winning song was warmly received by the Mexican audience and launched the career of Imelda Miller in Latin America. Another successful song was the Spanish entry "Algo más" by Camilo Sesto which turned into a smash hit both in Spain and in Latin América.
OTI Festival 1973 | Audience and impact
As of 2016, "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" continues to have strong radio airplay throughout the United States. The song remains a staple at Latin American "quinceañeras", Hispanic weddings, and at Cinco de Mayo celebrations. The song has since become a popular verb to describe a fan's love for Selena. In April 2015, the city of San Antonio hosted a "Bidi Bidi Fun Run", a 5K marathon with proceeds being donated to the Selena Foundation which helps children in crisis. "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" has been favored by the LGBT community and it was added to the set list for a Long Beach, California pride event in 2011.
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom | Cultural impact
Selena helped push Tejano music into the mainstream market with her albums "Entre a Mi Mundo" (1992) and "Amor Prohibido" (1994), although the genre's popularity declined following her death in 1995. In the tropical music field, merengue, which gained attention in the 1980s, rivaled salsa in popularity.
Latin music | 1990s
Mark Guarino of the "Daily Herald" said of Lopez and her fellow Latin artists, "judging from their records, their cultural identity was identified as cultural baggage by their record companies and those suitcases were shucked en route to stardom". Lopez and Anthony noted that they wanted the "Latin invasion" and "hype" to die down so they could be viewed as normal artists and "regular people". Anthony asserted that their music "is not Latin music" (although it has Latin influences), but "it isn't representative of what Latin music is": "To stand out because you're Puerto Rican or because you're Latin is really weird." Lopez said, "I don't think Latino is a phase [or] like it's this year's hot thing.
On the 6 | Cultural impact
Following the release of "If You Had My Love," which according to "Billboard" was preceded by a "hype storm that has clapped like thunder for months", Lopez rose to international visibility and was propelled to pop stardom, emerging as a "certifiable pop star". The "New York Daily News" noted that "the world knew that J.Lo was something special." Radar Online stated that she "became a pop sensation overnight". While she had already achieved notability as an actress, the song's success is what made Lopez a household name. The release of "If You Had My Love" and "On the 6" allowed Lopez to join an "elite circle" of actors who had successfully crossed over to music, becoming the first since Vanessa Williams in 1992 and Martika in 1989.
If You Had My Love | Impact
She was both a diva and down-to-earth." Nine.com.au called the music video's cyberstalking vibe "creepy", with "Complex" magazine regarding the video as one of the "Greatest Tech Moments in Music Video History". Lisa Nakamura analyzed the video in her book "Digitizing Race: Visual Cultures of the Internet" (2008), noting that it "puts a new spin on the traditional female position as object of the gaze", where Lopez presents herself "as an objective of interactivity". Nakamura added: "In this video we have access to the star's body through the viewer's mind. We see her as he sees her, through interface use.
If You Had My Love | Reception and impact
The Tejano Music Award for Song of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Tejano Music Awards, whose mission is to recognize the most talented performers of the genre. Songs nominated for the category are also eligible to be nominated for Single of the Year, and genre-specific categories Tejano Crossover, Mexican Regional Song, and Tejano Country Song of the Year. The only English-language recording to have won the award (and to be nominated) was "Oh Girl" by La Mafia in 1983, which was included on "Honey", which also won Album of the Year. Mazz is the most awarded singer with nine wins, while Elida Reyna is the most awarded female singer with six wins.
Tejano Music Award for Song of the Year | Introduction
Critics reacted positively to "If You Had My Love", praising its "silky groove" and "edgy" production. Upon its release, it generated instant attention and became a commercial success, peaking at number one on the US "Billboard" Hot 100 for five weeks. It became one of the best-selling singles of 1999, selling over 1.2 million units in the US alone. It was also an international success, topping the charts in Australia, Canada, Finland, Greece, Hungary and New Zealand. Its success came as a surprise to critics, making Lopez one of few actors to successfully crossover into the music industry. It also contributed to the growing popularity of Latin artists in Northern America.
If You Had My Love | Introduction
"No Me Queda Más" was well-received, reviewers describing it as "evocative", "romantic", and "bittersweet"; A.B.'s use of "world-music flourishes" on the song was noted approvingly by Michael Clark. Writing in "The Billboard Guide to Tejano and Regional Mexican Music", Ramiro Burr felt that the lyrics, about "finding the strength to walk away", evoked "the pain of love and the tone of redemption". The song became an "instant classic", according to Roger Burns, writing in "Icons of Latino America". Other reviewers agreed that it was one of the most successful singles from "Amor Prohibido", with Lisa Leal of KVTV commenting that the song is a Spanish-language counterpart of the Beatles' 1965 single "Yesterday" in fan popularity.
No Me Queda Más | Critical reception and impact
An editor from the "Arizona Daily Star" believed "I Could Fall in Love" was targeted more towards adult contemporary radios than R&B and top 40 radio formats that were successful for Gloria Estefan.
I Could Fall in Love | Background and release
This blend of Latinized dance-pop and adult contemporary balladeering dominated Latin pop through the 1990s. Most of its artists sang in Spanish for Latino audiences, although Latin pop's similarity to the mainstream helped several performers score crossover hits when they chose to record in English. Jon Secada landed several pop hits during the mid-1990s, and Tejano pop star Selena's album "Dreaming of You" actually debuted posthumously at number one on the album charts upon its 1995 release.
Latin pop | Influences and development
Following its release, the "body-emphasizing" music video was played in heavy rotation on MTV. "Billboard" called it " " and a "fantasy", and "Vibe" named it one of her best dance videos. In 2015, BET wrote, "We don’t think anyone can forget Jennifer's saucy dance number from her debut video." According to monitoring by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, the clip became the most played on VH1 at one point in August 1999. In August 1999, a writer from "Billboard" discussed the video's international impact, writing that Lopez "isn't too far behind Ricky Martin as the leading light of Latin music in Asia.
If You Had My Love | Reception and impact
By 1987, the award ceremony was broadcast through 32 radio stations and 25 local television channels in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The awards ceremony were originally held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, then to the San Antonio Convention Center until 1994, and the Alamodome until 1999. As of 2015, the ceremony is held annually at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas.
Tejano Music Award for Male Vocalist of the Year | Introduction
In 2011, Brown celebrated the 40th anniversary of the album with a concert at the Luis A. Ferré Performing Arts Center.
Yo Protesto | Cultural impact
Best Latin Pop Album Best Latin Rock, Urban or Alternative Album Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
62nd Annual Grammy Awards | Latin
At the time of its release, "Amor Prohibido" was regarded as very popular in Hispanic communities, albeit one that exemplified a generational split within the Tejano market at the time. Musicians found contemporary Tejano more sophisticated and noticed that it was unnecessary to explore their roots to have successful recordings. A.B.'s musical production of fusing and blending urban musical compositions in "Amor Prohibido", revolutionized Tejano music. With "Amor Prohibido", Selena brought Tejano music to unprecedented levels of mainstream success. The album was considered one of the first Latin recordings that were enjoyed in the United States during the 1990s Latin explosion, a period known as the golden age of Latin music which was fueled by the singer's death in 1995.
Amor Prohibido | Recognition
The song peaked at number 9 in the international radio charts on Jango in the week ending 4 October 2011. In the United States, "Love" received exposure from its use in the documentary "Gay Latino L.A.", which was shown at universities and festivals. It premiered in Mexico, adding international exposure for the film and its soundtrack, which features two of DJ Trevi's tracks. A radio and extended version were re-released on Dec 8th, 2012.
Love (DJ Trevi song) | Reception
Selena dominated the 1995 Tejano Music Awards, winning every category in which she was eligible. "Amor Prohibido" won the Tejano Music Award for Album of the Year – Orchestra, while the title track won Record of the Year and Single of the Year. "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" was Song of the Year, while "Techno Cumbia" received the award for Best Crossover Song. "Amor Prohibido" received a nomination for Best Mexican-American Album at the 37th Annual Grammy Awards. Music critic Chuck Philips, believed Selena was "the politically correct candidate" to win the Grammy, "with all the heavy media coverage she [had] received in the last two years [1992-94]".
Amor Prohibido | Accolades
The Tejano Music Award for Male Entertainer of the Year is an honor presented annually by the Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA). The Tejano Music Awards were first awarded in 1981 and was established to recognize the most talented performers of Tejano music—a subgenre of regional Mexican music. The nominees were originally selected by a voting poll conducted among program directors and disc jockeys of Spanish-language radio stations in Texas. Originally, winners were chosen by Tejano radio station KIWW listeners, and later by fans of Tejano musicians in the Southwest of the United States. Winners are selected through a survey of 50,000 Texas households with Hispanic surnames.
Tejano Music Award for Female Entertainer of the Year | Introduction
At the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, the video received four nominations, including Best Female Video, Best Dance Video, Best Pop Video and Best New Artist in a Video. At the 1999 Billboard Music Video Awards, "If You Had My Love" was nominated for the Maximum Vision Award, Best Dance Clip, Best New Artist Dance Clip, Best Pop Clip and Best New Artist Pop Clip. Lopez was the artist with the most nominations that year.
If You Had My Love | Reception and impact
The Tejano Music Award for Male Entertainer of the Year is an honor presented annually by the Texas Talent Musicians Association (TTMA). The Tejano Music Awards were first awarded in 1981 and was established to recognize the most talented performers of Tejano music—a subgenre of regional Mexican music. The nominees were originally selected by a voting poll conducted among program directors and disc jockeys of Spanish-language radio stations in Texas. Originally, winners were chosen by Tejano radio station KIWW listeners, and later by fans of Tejano musicians in the Southwest of the United States. Winners are selected through a survey of 50,000 Texas households with Hispanic surnames.
Tejano Music Award for Male Entertainer of the Year | Introduction
At the 1990 Tejano Music Awards, Selena won Female Vocalist of the Year and Female Entertainer of the Year. A.B. was nominated for Songwriter of the Year. Songs from the album, "Contigo Quiero Estar" was nominated for Song of the Year, while "Amame, Quiereme" was nominated for Vocal Duo of the Year.
Selena (album) | Critical reception
Tejano music is a blend of polka, jazz, rhythm and blues, and country music, with influences of American pop music. Early European settlers introduced the accordion and bajo sexto, one of the major musical components used in the genre, to the state of Texas. Tejano music has since been urbanized with the introduction of keyboards and synthesizers. Historically, female musicians were seen as inferior and less successful commercially than their male counterparts, and were often turned down by music concert organizers who wanted sellouts. The female vocalist category was introduced at the first awards ceremony which was pioneered by Rick Trevino, a male Tejano musician, in 1981.
Tejano Music Award for Female Vocalist of the Year | Background and nomination process
He instead charmed the theatre audience with his final comment: "For our last number ['Twist and Shout'], I'd like to ask your help. The people in the cheaper seats, clap your hands. And the rest of you, if you'd just rattle your jewellery."
Cultural impact of the Beatles | Sociocultural influence
"Fall in Love" was nominated for Song of the Year at The Headies 2009. The music video for the song won Most Gifted Afro Pop Video at the 2010 Channel O Music Video Awards. Moreover, it was also nominated in the Best Male Music Video of the Year (Artist & Director) category at the 2010 Nigeria Entertainment Awards.
Fall in Love (D'banj song) | Accolades
By 1987, the award ceremony was broadcast through 32 radio stations and 25 local television channels in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The awards ceremony were originally held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, then to the San Antonio Convention Center until 1994, and the Alamodome until 1999. As of 2015, the ceremony is held annually at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas. The award was first presented to Roberto Pulido, who introduced country music and ballads to the traditional polka and ranchera music of Tejano. Beginning in 1982, Little Joe Hernandez dominated the award for three consecutive years until La Mafia's Oscar Gonzalez won for two consecutive years in 1985.
Tejano Music Award for Male Entertainer of the Year | Introduction
Best Latin Pop Album Best Latin Rock Urban or Alternative Album Best Regional Mexican Music Album (Including Tejano)
58th Annual Grammy Awards | Latin
During a speech at a campaign rally in North Carolina on November 4, 2016, President Barack Obama referenced the show, comparing the 2016 presidential race to reality television, saying "I mean, its like some "Love & Hip Hop" stuff."
Love &amp; Hip Hop: Hollywood | Cultural impact
The festival maintained the viewing figures of the previous year with 200 million viewers and México was, again, thanks to its national final was the country where the number of viewers was higher, to the point that Acapulco, the host city and the whole country paralysed due to the enormous interest the public showed. The victory of Puerto Rico in the festival was completely unexpected and polemical. The lyrics of the song were against the popular protest songs that filled the Latin American airplay. That song criticized the protest songs for being repetitive and for not offering real solutions to the problems that many Latin Americans had to suffer everyday.
OTI Festival 1974 | Audience and impact
"From Mexico with Love" received mixed reviews from critics. Joe Leydon of "Variety" called the film "An inaptly titled and thoroughly predictable indie drama", whereas Marc Savlov from "The Austin Chronicle" said "This up-from-the-fields slice of Tejano pride is a punchy, melodramatic piece of tried-and-true Americana that mixes cultures (and film genres) with an eye toward knocking down borders both cultural and contemporary."
From Mexico with Love | Reception
"Dreaming of You" sold 175,000 copies on its first day of release in the U.S.a then-record for a female vocalist. The recording also had the highest release-day sales of any Spanish-language album to debut on "Billboard"s Top Latin Albums chart. According to Behar, the sales figures Nielsen SoundScan provided did not include sales in small shops specializing in Latin music, where "Dreaming of You" scored well. The album's sales helped Selena to become the third solo artist to debut a posthumous album at number one on the U.S. "Billboard" 200 chart, after Janis Joplin and Jim Croce. It became the first and only Spanish-language and Tejano recording to debut at number one on the U.S.
Dreaming of You (Selena album) | Cultural impact
Her death was "the most devastating loss" in Tejano music history, according to Zach Quaintance of "The Monitor". At the time of her death, Selena became one of the most widely known Mexican-American vocal artists and the most popular Latin artist in the United States. She had a "cult-like" following among Hispanics. Selena has been named one of the most influential Latin artists of all-time and has been credited for elevating a music genre into the mainstream market. "Latin Post" called the singer "one of the most iconic artists in Latin American music history", while "The New York Times" called her "arguably the most important Latina musician in the country, on her way to becoming one of the most important, period." Selena became a household name in the United States and Mexico following her death and became part of the American pop culture.
Selena | Legacy and influence
She became more popular in death than when she was alive. After her death, her popularity among the Hispanic population was compared to those of Marilyn Monroe and Madonna in Anglo-American culture. According to author Carlota Caulfield, Selena was "one of the most popular Latina singers of the 1990s". Selena's popularity was drawn in by the LGBT community and minority groups in the United States. The popularity of Tejano music waned after her death and has not recovered. John Lannert of "Billboard" said in an interview with "Biography" in 2007 that when Selena died the "Tejano market died with her".
Selena | Legacy and influence
By 1987, the award ceremony was broadcast through 32 radio stations and 25 local television channels in Texas, New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma and Louisiana. The awards ceremony were originally held at the Henry B. Gonzalez Convention Center, then to the San Antonio Convention Center until 1994, and the Alamodome until 1999. As of 2015, the ceremony is held annually at the Tobin Center for the Performing Arts in San Antonio, Texas. The award was first presented to Lisa Lopez for two consecutive years. Lopez was credited to have become the first female Tejano singer to have a number one single on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart in 1982.
Tejano Music Award for Female Entertainer of the Year | Introduction
On 29 March 2015, Filipino singers Angeline Quinto, Yeng Constantino, and Juris Fernandez performed "I Could Fall in Love" for the variety show ASAP. American singer Adrienne Bailon performed "I Could Fall in Love" after a six-year departure from the music business, during 31 March 2015 episode of "The Real"; a talk show she currently hosts.
I Could Fall in Love | Covers
27 "It's Not the End of the World" in late 1995, and his highest-charting single on any chart is "Por Siempre Unidos," which peaked at No. 7 on Latin Pop Airplay in 1996. Along with Selena, Emilio was one of the most prominent artists that helped popularize Tejano music.
Emilio Navaira | Introduction
In his feature on the song in "Rolling Stone", Gavin Edwards writes that when "All You Need Is Love" was issued as a single weeks later, it reached "Number One all over the world, providing the sing-song anthem for the Summer of Love, with a sentiment that was simple but profound". Simonelli credits the song with formally announcing the arrival of flower power ideology as a mainstream concept. Psychiatrist R.D. Laing, who incorporated the Beatles' and Dylan's music and LSD in his treatment at his Kingsley Hall practice, recalled of the song's relevance: "Everyone was getting the feel of the world as a global village – as us, one species ...
Cultural impact of the Beatles | Idealism and the counterculture
Iglesias won the award for "Pop Album of the Year," Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel earned the award for "Regional Mexican Album of the Year," and Estefan won for "Tropical/Salsa Album of the Year." A special tribute was given to Tejano singer Selena and Cuban performer Israel "Cachao" López.
Premio Lo Nuestro 1996 | Introduction
The first single from the album was "Yo te extrañaré" immediately distributed to Christian radio in Spanish in Central America, Mexico and the United States, the song was written and co-produced by Juan Carlos Rodríguez. Latin pop song with religious influences. The single was placed in the 27th position of the Latin Pop Airplay list of US magazine "Billboard" seven weeks by staying within their sales and reproductions American radios. This song caused controversy among the religious public because of the subject matter of the lyrics which at first glance is the conversation between one person dead and another alive.
Hollywood (Tercer Cielo album) | Yo te extrañaré
Musically, José ventures into the genre of reggaetón and urban music on "Las Que Se Ponen Bien La Falda". According to Lena Hensen from "People En Español", the chemistry between the two artists can be felt on the song. Univision claimed the song to be an "explosive collaboration". Lyrically, the song defends, and brings empowerment to women. According to an editor for the Mexican journal "El Imparcial", the song "responds to all the criticism that has been made in relation to gender violence. José claimed the genres of reggaeton and urban music to be genres where the artists portray females negatively, reaffirming that in all cases, this was not true.
Las Que Se Ponen Bien La Falda | Music and lyrics
Selena's younger brother, A.B. Quintanilla, through his band Kumbia Kings would further push the Houston style of tejano even further by fusing it with hip-hop to create songs that appealed to a younger, more urban audience.
Culture of Houston | Tejano
Selena's incomplete album, titled "Dreaming of You", was released in July 1995, topping the "Billboard" 200. Selena's songs "Dreaming of You" and "I Could Fall In Love" quickly became mainstream hits, and the album became among the "Top ten best-selling debuts of all time" along with being among the "best-selling debuts for a female artist". Selena became the first Latin artist, male or female, to have ever debuted with a No. 1 album, partially in Spanish. Despite, and perhaps fueled by, Selena's death and crossover success, the "Latin explosion" continued in the late '90s. At that time, a handful of rising stars who shared a Latin heritage were touted as proof that sounds from Latin countries were infiltrating the pop mainstream.
Crossover music | 1990s crossover acts
Sandy Masuo of the "St. Louis Post-Dispatch" wrote, "These songs ["I Could Fall in Love", "I'm Getting Used to You" and "Captive Heart"] were to be her armaments in the crossover war and, sure enough, they're catchy, state-of-the-art pop/R&B – but, despite the sublime melody of "I Could Fall in Love", strikingly anonymous." An editor from the "Contra Costa Times" called the song a "jazzy ballad". Donny Brusca's book "BPM List 2006: Main Edition" classified it as "light-adult contemporary". Andrew Griffin of "The Town Talk" called it a "Tex-Mex (Texas-Mexico) pop" song. "I Could Fall in Love" is similar to "Dreaming of You" in its lyrics.
I Could Fall in Love | Composition and lyrics
From the late 1960s on, concurrently with the success of Santana, there was a growing interest in Latin-American folk music and dancing as well as a worldwide cultural boom for Latin-American literature and its colourful, sometimes surrealist and magic realist storytelling, which sustained an interest in Latin music in general, though not always in Latin rock music as such. There was a noticeable Latin influence in 1970s jazz (e.g. Herbie Hancock, Flora Purim, Return to Forever) and some acts like Malo were performing Latin Rock during the same decade.
Rock en español | British invasion effect (1964–1970)
Other key factors were that of economic and political instability. Many consider this decade as the lost decade. The government would not allow racy themed content on television and on the airwaves, music festivals were not allowed. The music that dominated Mexico and much of Latin America during this era were mostly teen flavored acts like Menudo, Timbiriche, Flans and others.
1980s in music | Rock
Davitt Sigerson, the president and CEO of EMI records, feared "I Could Fall in Love" might sell more copies than "Dreaming of You", so he did not issue the single as a commercial release. "I Could Fall in Love" was released promotionally to U.S. radio stations on June 26, 1995, at the same time as "Tú Sólo Tú" to demonstrate Selena's change from recording in Spanish to English. Fred Bronson of "Billboard" magazine said if EMI Latin had released "I Could Fall in Love" as a single and it had debuted in the top 40 of the U.S. "Billboard" Hot 100 chart, it would have been the first posthumous debut single to do so since "Pledging My Love" by Johnny Ace in 1955.
Dreaming of You (Selena album) | Singles