La Historia by Menudo - DeepRiffs

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For highbrow music listeners, Latin pop supergroup Menudo may be more interesting for its impact as a cultural entity than for its music. Either way, LA HISTORIA represents both sides of the phenomenally successful teen outfit by tracing its evolution from its inception in the late 1970s through its incarnation in the early 2000s.

Menudo's savvy marketing gimmick revolved around the policy that its Puerto Rican members, recruited for the group in their early teens, would be ousted by the time they turned 16. While the sound has changed to reflect changing trends (a synth-pop sheen coats their '80s material while late '90s Menudo bears traces of urban contemporary), the core policy has kept Menudo's teen pop appeal fresh and authentic. Anyone interested in reviewing either Menudo's bubblegum tunes (including tracks with early member Ricky Martin, who, of course, went on to solo superstardom) or their singular status as a pop culture oddity will find what they're looking for on this comprehensive set.

1. Chiquitita

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Bjorn Ulvaeus
Benny Andersson
Buddy Mary Mccluskey
J. Anderson
Björn Ulvaeus; Composer
Lyricist: Benny Andersson
Bjorn Ulvaeus
Buddy Mary Mccluskey
J. Anderson
Björn Ulvaeus; Composer
Adaptation: Buddy And Mary Mccluskey; Production

2. Ella A A

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Honorio Herrero Araujo
Luis Gómez Escolar
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
G. Escolar
H. Herrero; Composer
Lyricist: Honorio Herrero Araujo
Luis Gómez Escolar
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
G. Escolar
H. Herrero; Composer

3. Fuego

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Leyda E. Colón; Composer
Lyricist: Leyda E. Colón; Composer

4. Claridad

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Umberto Tozzi
Giancarlo Bigazzi
Oscar Gómez Díaz; Composer
Lyricist: Umberto Tozzi
Giancarlo Bigazzi
Oscar Gómez Díaz; Composer

5. Mi Banda Toca Rock

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Ivano Fossati; Composer
Lyricist: Ivano Fossati; Composer

6. Súbete a Mi Moto

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer
Lyricist: Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer
Producer: Not Documented; Production

7. Quiero Rock

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer

8. Y Yo No Bailo

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer

9. Es por Amor

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Carlos Villa De La Torre
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa; Composer
Lyricist: Carlos Villa De La Torre
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa; Composer

10. Lluvia

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer

11. Cámbiale las Pilas

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer

12. A Volar

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer

13. Quiero Ser

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Edgardo Díaz
Pepe Luis Soto
E. Diaz; Composer
Lyricist: Edgardo Díaz
Pepe Luis Soto
E. Diaz; Composer

14. No Te Reprimas

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer

15. Si Tú No Estás

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer

16. Chicle De Amor

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Carlos Villa De La Torre; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Carlos Villa De La Torre; Composer

17. Sabes a Chocolate

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Carlos Villa; Composer
Lyricist: Alejandro Monroy
Carlos Villa De La Torre
Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Carlos Villa; Composer
Producer: Unknown; Production

18. La Fiesta Va A Empezar

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Carlos Villa
Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer
Lyricist: Carlos Villa
Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Edgardo Díaz
C. Villa
A. Monroy
E. Diaz; Composer

19. En San Juan Me Enamore

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Carlos Villa
Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer
Lyricist: Carlos Villa
Alejandro Monroy Fernández
Julio Seijas Cabezudo
C. Villa
A. Monroy; Composer

20. Hold Me

Primary Artist: Menudo; Main Performer
Performer: Menudo; Performer
Composer: Howie Rice; Composer
Lyricist: Howie Rice; Composer
Producer: Unknown; Production

Technical Specifications

Volume

1 volume only

Tracks

20 tracks available

Type

COMPILATION

Format

Digital Media

Duration

1 hour, 10 minutes and 17 seconds

Explicit

None

Coverart

Available and up to 600x600 px

Booklet

Not available

Max Quality

CD Quality (Lossless)

16bit / 44.1 kHz

Stereo

Audio Extension

Lossless: FLAC, M4A, WAV, WV, AIFF

Lossy: AAC, MP3, M4A, MP4, OGA, OGG, OPUS, WMA

Archive Format

Available in these formats: ZIP, TAR, RAR

Lyrics

All tracks have lyrics

Synchronized Lyrics

17/20 tracks have synced lyrics

Genres

World, Pop Latino, Latin, Pop, Teen Pop, Latin Pop, Teen Beat

Label

Sony Music Latin

Music Distribution Service

Sony

Country

United States

Language

Spanish (Spain)
Spanish (Latin America)
English (United States)

Popularity

Release Date

Jul 9, 2007

Track Preview

Available

Delivery Charge

Free

Delivery Method

Digital download link via Email or Personal Dashboard on this site

UPC

886970963121