Cien Años
Encyclopedia
Cien Años is a Mexican
song written by Rubén Fuentes-A. Cervantes. Several artists had recorded this song, Pedro Infante
in the 50's for example, and the singer Selena
made her personal cover. The song has been released in most of Selena's packages since it's 1988 release.
's singing group, Selena y Los Dinos
, on their album Preciosa
(Precious). Selena re-recorded the song with a more beat-to-beat pop style in 1990, for their first greatest hits album, 16 Super Exitos Originales
. After Selena's death, the song appeared as a Mariachi song for the album Siempre Selena
in 1996. Again the song appeared on Selena's greatest hits album, All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. 2
in 2000.
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
song written by Rubén Fuentes-A. Cervantes. Several artists had recorded this song, Pedro Infante
Pedro Infante
José Pedro Infante Cruz , better known as Pedro Infante, is the most famous actor and singer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and is an idol of the Latinamerican people, together with Jorge Negrete and Javier Solís, who were styled the Tres Gallos Mexicanos . He was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa,...
in the 50's for example, and the singer Selena
Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
made her personal cover. The song has been released in most of Selena's packages since it's 1988 release.
Background information
The song was originally released in 1988 for SelenaSelena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
's singing group, Selena y Los Dinos
Selena y Los Dinos
Selena y Los Dinos was the band in which Grammy-Award-winning Tejano music singer Selena performed, until her death on March 31, 1995. Selena fronted the band since 1980, started by her father Abraham Quintanilla, Jr....
, on their album Preciosa
Preciosa (album)
Preciosa is the sixth album released by Selena Y Los Dinos before signing on to EMI Latin. At this point, Selena's albums began selling up to 20,000 copies. During that same year, she was the finalist for "Female Vocalist of the Year" while the song "Terco Corazón" was nominated for "Single of the...
(Precious). Selena re-recorded the song with a more beat-to-beat pop style in 1990, for their first greatest hits album, 16 Super Exitos Originales
Mis Primeros Éxitos
Mis Primeros Éxitos is a compilation of Selena's greatest hits before joining EMI Latin. This album was produced by A.B. Quintanilla and the songs were re-recorded in Weslaco, Texas. The songs on this album show why Selena was already a star on the Tejano market, being the recipient of several...
. After Selena's death, the song appeared as a Mariachi song for the album Siempre Selena
Siempre Selena
Siempre Selena combines remixes of recordings Selena made as a teenager with a couple of later, previously-unreleased tracks. Like Dreaming of You, the 1995 album that documented her final English-language recording sessions and added some concurrent Latin hits. It features the romantic mariachi...
in 1996. Again the song appeared on Selena's greatest hits album, All My Hits/Todos Mis Exitos Vol. 2
All My Hits Vol. 2
All My Hits Vol. 2 is a follow-up to All My Hits Vol.1 by Selena. It was released in 2000 by EMI Latin. As an added bonus It features a small heart locket with her picture in it.-Track listing:#Enamorada de Tí #No Quiero Saber...
in 2000.
Covers
- SelenaSelenaSelena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
(1988) - Pedro InfantePedro InfanteJosé Pedro Infante Cruz , better known as Pedro Infante, is the most famous actor and singer of the Golden Age of Mexican cinema and is an idol of the Latinamerican people, together with Jorge Negrete and Javier Solís, who were styled the Tres Gallos Mexicanos . He was born in Mazatlán, Sinaloa,...
- ThalíaThalíaAriadna Thalía Sodi Miranda , known simply by the mononym Thalía , is a Mexican singer and actress. She has sold over 40 million albums worldwide...
- Pepe AguilarPepe AguilarJosé "Pepe" Aguilar Jiménez is a popular singer-songwriter of ranchera, mariachi and pop music. Pepe is the son of Mexican icon Antonio Aguilar and folkloric actress Flor Silvestre.-Career:...
- Los Cenzontles & David Hidalgo (2008)
- Evan Hartzell Trio (2009)