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Post by kinglouiexviii on Jan 19, 2009 17:40:53 GMT -5
I hate this single; it's a little too "we are the world" for my taste. I'm also annoyed by the cheesy "it's time to change" chorus. I distinctly remember Juanes saying that he would never sing in english, but...whatever.
Having said that, I really liked the video. I saw it for the first time on HTV a few days ago, and it really caught my attention. It's simple, but original and effortless. Some of Juanes's previous videos were just plain dumb. It helps make the song tolerable. hahahaha.
Gone are the days of "podemos hacernos da~o" or "nada". Alas... |
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Post by clarksodi on Jan 22, 2009 0:35:55 GMT -5
The "It's Time to Change" is Juanes' first sung English words. I also remember him saying he had no intention of ever singing in English, but this song might start a crossover effort.
I truly believe he might be getting pressured from Universal for an English CD. I think it would really work with some great songs, as I think he's one of the most talented singer/songwriters on this planet. Plus, if he's successful in the States, he'll make more money here in sales than in all Latin America combined.
If Shakira made it, I'm sure Juanes can, too.
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Post by markreede on Jan 24, 2009 11:27:35 GMT -5
Juanes is set to grace the NBA Inaugural Gala (Oops, Obama mania is still in the air  ) and I guess that song is set to be sung in the event. Is Juanes will be the male Shakira? I remembered Shakira sung Inevitable in English and it's a horrible Spanish song translation. Goodness gracious Gloria Estefan's idea of translating Donde Estan Los Ladrones in English wasn't materialized but instead MTV Unplugged popped out Gloria Estefan's husband's head and the rest-as they say- is history. But back to Juanes, if he has intentions of getting a lion share in the Anglo market, don't be pretentious to tell it. Having English words in a Spanish song make Juanes test the waters if Hollywood is for him. Do what your paisano Shakira did a decade ago, master English, make an album and swivel your hips, if applicable. |
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Post by Stephen on Jan 25, 2009 19:36:45 GMT -5
This song is such trash. "Gotas de Agua Dulce" is the best song he's released.
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Feb 7, 2009 20:29:27 GMT -5
swivel your hips, if applicable. hahahahahahaha!
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Post by tortuga on Feb 9, 2009 4:08:41 GMT -5
This was the song he performed at the Latin Grammys. I hated it!
If I can't stand him singing 4 words of English then I don't think I can handle one in full length. Please don't record in English, Juan Esteban!
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Post by markreede on Feb 12, 2009 7:56:31 GMT -5
Congrats @ Juanes for winning his FIRST ENGLISH GRAMMY. Welcome Hollywood for Juanes?? He got talent. Yeah. "Mira en Colombia se baile asi!!!" Haha! Thanks kinglouie.. |
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Post by kinglouiexviii on Feb 26, 2009 18:24:58 GMT -5
If I can't stand him singing 4 words of English then I don't think I can handle one in full length. Please don't record in English, Juan Esteban! I know; I feel the same way. The other day "fijate bien" came on the radio, and it reminded me how much I loved his debut album. It was bold, edgy, and actually said something significant about the world. Juanes continues to want to be political (kind of like the Latin Bono), but lately, his songs have become sentimental and boring. It happened to Shakira, and now, it has happened to Juanes. |
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