Top 5 Spanish Duets!
Jun 2, 2007 16:01:44 GMT -5
Post by kinglouiexviii on Jun 2, 2007 16:01:44 GMT -5
I like lists. So, here's another one: Top 5 Spanish Duets. My favorites (in a very specific order):
5. Aleks Syntek feat. Ana Torroja - "duele el amor"
Mundo Lite (2004)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCqosB7qH6U[/ftp]
DE NOCHE EN LA CIUDAD may have been the album that finally put Aleks Syntek on the map, but it was this song from MUNDO LITE that consolidated him throught the spanish speaking world. "Duele el amor" reached the top of the charts in the US, Mexico, Spain, and Latin America. While I had reservations about MUNDO LITE, it is obvious that this is the best track on the album. Never been a fan of Torroja, but her playful, whispery voice is a nice contribution to this song.
4. Alejandro Sanz feat. Shakira - "te lo agradezco pero no"
El Tren de los Momentos (2006)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHyIkE4MXDk[/ftp]
Their first collaboration may have garned much more attention, but my favorite duet between two of Latin music biggest stars is still the more interesting "te lo agradezco pero no". The biggest difference to "la tortura": the lyrics. This song is much more lyrically complex and deep. And even though Alejandro and Shakira don't possess the best vocals in the world, there is something very unique about the way they interpret their songs that makes everyone stand up and take notice.
3. Coti Sorokin feat. Andres Calamaro - "nada fue un error"
Coti (2001)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNTKV5qTOLI[/ftp]
While most people associate this song with the mediocre collaboration Coti performed with Paulina Rubio and Julieta Venegas for the version on ESTA MANANA Y OTROS CUENTOS, this is the better version. Originally recorded for Coti's self-titled debut album, he was able to convince his good friend Andres Calamaro to lend a hand. The result, one of Coti's best songs to date. Its 60's rock sensibility, and the combination of two of Argentina's best rock artists make this an excellent duet.
2. Thalia y Julio Iglesias - "solamente una vez"
(1995)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GJMVLpLWY[/ftp]
At one point in the mid-90's, Thalia & Julio Iglesias were BFF's. She appeared in his video for "baila morena" and he appeared in her video for "amandote". They finally joined voices live at one of Siempre en Domingo's last shows. Their rendition of the classic "solamente una vez" is sweet, romantic, and playful. Neither are great singers, but they are both excellent interpreters. This is a great performance. I just wished they would have recorded it for one of their respective albums.
1. Soda Estero feat. Andrea Echeverri - "en la ciudad de la furia"
Soda Estero: MTV Unplugged (1996)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKGXHtd8jNc[/ftp]
Wow! What can I say about 2 of Rock en Espanol's greatest: Soda Estereo & Andrea Echeverri from Aterciopelados? Only that they fu***** rock! This song is already hot to begin with, and Gustavo Cerrati & Andrea only make it better. My favorite duet of all time by a long shot!
5. Aleks Syntek feat. Ana Torroja - "duele el amor"
Mundo Lite (2004)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OCqosB7qH6U[/ftp]
DE NOCHE EN LA CIUDAD may have been the album that finally put Aleks Syntek on the map, but it was this song from MUNDO LITE that consolidated him throught the spanish speaking world. "Duele el amor" reached the top of the charts in the US, Mexico, Spain, and Latin America. While I had reservations about MUNDO LITE, it is obvious that this is the best track on the album. Never been a fan of Torroja, but her playful, whispery voice is a nice contribution to this song.
4. Alejandro Sanz feat. Shakira - "te lo agradezco pero no"
El Tren de los Momentos (2006)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GHyIkE4MXDk[/ftp]
Their first collaboration may have garned much more attention, but my favorite duet between two of Latin music biggest stars is still the more interesting "te lo agradezco pero no". The biggest difference to "la tortura": the lyrics. This song is much more lyrically complex and deep. And even though Alejandro and Shakira don't possess the best vocals in the world, there is something very unique about the way they interpret their songs that makes everyone stand up and take notice.
3. Coti Sorokin feat. Andres Calamaro - "nada fue un error"
Coti (2001)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xNTKV5qTOLI[/ftp]
While most people associate this song with the mediocre collaboration Coti performed with Paulina Rubio and Julieta Venegas for the version on ESTA MANANA Y OTROS CUENTOS, this is the better version. Originally recorded for Coti's self-titled debut album, he was able to convince his good friend Andres Calamaro to lend a hand. The result, one of Coti's best songs to date. Its 60's rock sensibility, and the combination of two of Argentina's best rock artists make this an excellent duet.
2. Thalia y Julio Iglesias - "solamente una vez"
(1995)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z0GJMVLpLWY[/ftp]
At one point in the mid-90's, Thalia & Julio Iglesias were BFF's. She appeared in his video for "baila morena" and he appeared in her video for "amandote". They finally joined voices live at one of Siempre en Domingo's last shows. Their rendition of the classic "solamente una vez" is sweet, romantic, and playful. Neither are great singers, but they are both excellent interpreters. This is a great performance. I just wished they would have recorded it for one of their respective albums.
1. Soda Estero feat. Andrea Echeverri - "en la ciudad de la furia"
Soda Estero: MTV Unplugged (1996)
[ftp]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKGXHtd8jNc[/ftp]
Wow! What can I say about 2 of Rock en Espanol's greatest: Soda Estereo & Andrea Echeverri from Aterciopelados? Only that they fu***** rock! This song is already hot to begin with, and Gustavo Cerrati & Andrea only make it better. My favorite duet of all time by a long shot!
