Como La Flor (song)
Encyclopedia
"Como La Flor" is a song by Mexican-American singer Selena
, from her third studio album, Entre a Mi Mundo
(1992). Written and produced by Selena, Abraham Quintanilla III, and Ricky Vela
, the song was also produced by Abraham Quintanilla Jr
, the track was released as the album's second single. It was solicited to U.S. Top 40, Tejano
and rhythmic contemporary
radios in the early months of 1992. The single became a worldwide success selling very quickly throughout the U.S., Mexico, and South America, and Selena began to be respected as a professional singer. This single also helped Selena gain acceptance in Mexico and tour all over the country. "Como La Flor" became the first of many signature songs of Selena
, due to the song's popularity, the song charted number 1 on Billboard
s Latin Regional Mexican Airplay
.
The song was included in all of Selena's live performance, beginning in 1992, as the starting number or the final song of the night. "Como La Flor" was the final song Selena performed at her final televised performance
at the Houston Astrodome
. On April 7, 2005, ten years after her death, the song was performed at Selena ¡VIVE!
with a video montage of Selena singing and the original Dinos
playing their instruments. "Como La Flor" is known as the number one fan-favorite tune. The song was awarded "Regional Mexican Song of the Year" at the 1993 Premio Lo Nuestro awards.
's members Ricky Vela, in the later months of 1991. The song was created on the Selena Tour Bus
called Big Bertha. The creation resulted in being the first song featuring only Selena, on No. 1 on Billboard charts. In 1991, the single "Buenos Amigos
", which Selena recorded a duet with Álvaro Torres
charted No. 1 before. "Como La Flor" featured Selena as a singing duet artist and not a solo act.
to take professional photos for the single. While the preparation was beginning, EMI Latin included the track "La Carcacha
", since the song had heavy airplay around that time, on the CD. A music video was never planned and asked for from EMI Latin, due to Selena's ongoing tours.
The song "Como La Flor" became an international success due to its popularity from North America and South America, news of the song's success spread nationwide. "Como La Flor", became known as "Fans Fave" and was released in most of all Selena's complication albums after her death. Thanks to the success of the song, numerous products has been released under the name of "Como La Flor", such as; perfumes, books, and albums named after the song was released throughout North America. The song became even more popular soon after Selena's death, when radio stations played the song non-stop. Since her death, many artists have covered the song in other genres.
s Hot Latin Tracks and peaked at No.6, while the song peaked at No 1 on Billboards Latin Regional Mexican Airplay
in 1992. The song became Selena's third song to be charted. The song was also the third song to be charted off of the Entre a Mi Mundo
album, subtending the songs "Buenos Amigos
", and "Amame
". Sales of the single weren't documented, but estimates of 50,000 copies were sold in the US alone.
was released so did a promotional music video along with it staring Jennifer Lopez
as Selena.
US single ("B" sided)
US single (12" Vinyl)
Mexico single
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...
, from her third studio album, Entre a Mi Mundo
Entre A Mi Mundo
Entre a mi mundo is the third studio album by American Tejano pop singer Selena. The album was released on May 6, 1992 by EMI Latin, it was re-released as part of the Selena: 20 Years of music collection with bonus tracks and spoken liner notes by Selena's family, friends, and former band. Entre a...
(1992). Written and produced by Selena, Abraham Quintanilla III, and Ricky Vela
Ricky Vela
Ricardo "Ricky" Vela is an award-winning song-writer and keyboards for the band Selena y Los Dinos. Ricky Vela joined the band as the bands keyboard player...
, the song was also produced by Abraham Quintanilla Jr
Abraham Quintanilla Jr
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is the father of singer Selena, who was murdered in 1995.-Early life:...
, the track was released as the album's second single. It was solicited to U.S. Top 40, Tejano
Tejano music
Tejano music or Tex-Mex music is the name given to various forms of folk and popular music originating among the Mexican-American populations of Central and Southern Texas...
and rhythmic contemporary
Rhythmic Contemporary
Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may...
radios in the early months of 1992. The single became a worldwide success selling very quickly throughout the U.S., Mexico, and South America, and Selena began to be respected as a professional singer. This single also helped Selena gain acceptance in Mexico and tour all over the country. "Como La Flor" became the first of many signature songs of Selena
Signature song
A signature song is the one song that a popular and well-established singer or band is most closely identified with or best known for, even if they have had success with a variety of songs...
, due to the song's popularity, the song charted number 1 on Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
s Latin Regional Mexican Airplay
Latin Regional Mexican Airplay
Regional Mexican Songs is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with La Niña Fresa by Banda Z being the first song to reach number-one. It features Latin music information from different genres like Mariachi, Norteño, Banda and...
.
The song was included in all of Selena's live performance, beginning in 1992, as the starting number or the final song of the night. "Como La Flor" was the final song Selena performed at her final televised performance
Live! The Last Concert
-Miscellaneous:* This concert was featured in the film based upon the life of Selena.* The opening scene in Selena is a recreation of the actual "Disco Medley" performance. However, the version of the song used in the film is much shorter....
at the Houston Astrodome
Reliant Astrodome
Reliant Astrodome, also known as the Houston Astrodome or simply the Astrodome, is the world's first multi-purpose, domed sports stadium, located in Houston, Texas, USA. The stadium is part of the Reliant Park complex...
. On April 7, 2005, ten years after her death, the song was performed at Selena ¡VIVE!
Selena ¡VIVE!
The tribute concert was followed up with the release of the album of the performance, released on May 10, 2005. Though it did not include many of the songs performed, it does include many of the highlights.-Track listing:# "Tú Sólo Tú" - Ana Gabriel...
with a video montage of Selena singing and the original 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....
playing their instruments. "Como La Flor" is known as the number one fan-favorite tune. The song was awarded "Regional Mexican Song of the Year" at the 1993 Premio Lo Nuestro awards.
Background Information
The song "Como La Flor" was written by Selena's brother, A.B. Quintanilla III, and one of the original Selena y Los DinosSelena 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....
's members Ricky Vela, in the later months of 1991. The song was created on the Selena Tour Bus
Tour bus
A tour bus service is a bus service that takes visitors sightseeing, with routes around tourist attractions. Double-decker buses and/or open top buses are commonly used, for their good views....
called Big Bertha. The creation resulted in being the first song featuring only Selena, on No. 1 on Billboard charts. In 1991, the single "Buenos Amigos
Buenos Amigos
"Buenos Amigos" is a single released by Selena in 1991. The song is a duet with Alvaro Torres. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, becoming Selena's first number-one single...
", which Selena recorded a duet with Álvaro Torres
Álvaro Torres
Álvaro Torres is a Salvadoran singer and songwriter. His current Record Label is Big Dream Christian Music located in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.-Biography:...
charted No. 1 before. "Como La Flor" featured Selena as a singing duet artist and not a solo act.
Promotion
An official poster which featured the single's artwork was released in Mexico and the US a few weeks after the song peaked at No.1 on Billboard. Before the poster was released, Selena had a photo shoot from EMI Latin Records Inc.EMI Latin
EMI Televisa Music, also known as EMI Latin and EMI International, is a subsidiary of EMI which focuses on Latin American music....
to take professional photos for the single. While the preparation was beginning, EMI Latin included the track "La Carcacha
La Carcacha
-Song information:The song was a huge success in the U.S. and Mexico, reaching out to more fans of Tejano music. This song is also featured in the 1997 film.-Music video:...
", since the song had heavy airplay around that time, on the CD. A music video was never planned and asked for from EMI Latin, due to Selena's ongoing tours.
Critical reception
Once the song was released to US radio stations, the song played out on most radio stations. Heavy airplay in Mexico resulted in Selena to begin her tours there. Selena began playing at sell-out concerts after the released of "Como La Flor".The song "Como La Flor" became an international success due to its popularity from North America and South America, news of the song's success spread nationwide. "Como La Flor", became known as "Fans Fave" and was released in most of all Selena's complication albums after her death. Thanks to the success of the song, numerous products has been released under the name of "Como La Flor", such as; perfumes, books, and albums named after the song was released throughout North America. The song became even more popular soon after Selena's death, when radio stations played the song non-stop. Since her death, many artists have covered the song in other genres.
Chart performance
The single entered BillboardBillboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
s Hot Latin Tracks and peaked at No.6, while the song peaked at No 1 on Billboards Latin Regional Mexican Airplay
Latin Regional Mexican Airplay
Regional Mexican Songs is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with La Niña Fresa by Banda Z being the first song to reach number-one. It features Latin music information from different genres like Mariachi, Norteño, Banda and...
in 1992. The song became Selena's third song to be charted. The song was also the third song to be charted off of the Entre a Mi Mundo
Entre A Mi Mundo
Entre a mi mundo is the third studio album by American Tejano pop singer Selena. The album was released on May 6, 1992 by EMI Latin, it was re-released as part of the Selena: 20 Years of music collection with bonus tracks and spoken liner notes by Selena's family, friends, and former band. Entre a...
album, subtending the songs "Buenos Amigos
Buenos Amigos
"Buenos Amigos" is a single released by Selena in 1991. The song is a duet with Alvaro Torres. The song hit number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, becoming Selena's first number-one single...
", and "Amame
Amame
"Amame" is the fourth and final single released from the Entre a Mi Mundo album by Selena.-Chart performance:...
". Sales of the single weren't documented, but estimates of 50,000 copies were sold in the US alone.
| Chart (1992) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Hot Latin Tracks |
6 |
| US Billboard Latin Regional Mexican Airplay | 1 |
Music video
A music video was never released, but after the 1997 blockbuster biopic film SelenaSelena (film)
Selena is a 1997 American biographical drama film about the life and career of the late Tejano music star Selena, a recording artist who was well known in the Mexican-American and Hispanic communities in the United States and Mexico before she was shot to death at the age of twenty-three.The movie...
was released so did a promotional music video along with it staring Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
as Selena.
Track listing
US single (Promotional single)- Como La Flor - 3:49
- Como La Flor (Radio Edit) - 3:28
US single ("B" sided)
- Como La Flor - 3:49
- La Carcacha - 3:20
US single (12" Vinyl)
- Como La Flor - 3:49
Mexico single
- Como La Flor- 3:49
Release history
| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | October 4, 1992 | CD single CD single A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s... , Vinyl Gramophone record A gramophone record, commonly known as a phonograph record , vinyl record , or colloquially, a record, is an analog sound storage medium consisting of a flat disc with an inscribed, modulated spiral groove... |
| Mexico | October 5, 1992 | CD single CD single A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s... |
Covers
- Baby Karen (Reggaeton VersionReggaetonReggaeton is a form of Puerto Rican and Latin American urban and Caribbean music. After its mainstream exposure in 2004, it spread to North American, European and Asian audiences. Reggaeton originated in Puerto Rico but is also has roots from Reggae en Español from Panama and Puerto Rico and...
) - Platonica (Rock En espanol Version)
- David ArchuletaDavid ArchuletaDavid Archuleta, is a former United States Air Force Airman of Okinawan stationary troops and is currently an American male kickboxer.-Biography:...
(SoloSolo (music)In music, a solo is a piece or a section of a piece played or sung by a single performer...
, Acoustic CoverAcoustic musicAcoustic music comprises music that solely or primarily uses instruments which produce sound through entirely acoustic means, as opposed to electric or electronic means...
) - Phuong ThanhPhuong ThanhPhương Thanh , is a Vietnamese contemporary singer. She is one of the most renowned singers from Vietnam. Thanh is known for her very diverse styles, especially while performing on stage. She also possesses a unique, unusual singing voice, gaining her recognition throughout the Vietnamese community...
(Vietnamese versionVietnamese languageVietnamese is the national and official language of Vietnam. It is the mother tongue of 86% of Vietnam's population, and of about three million overseas Vietnamese. It is also spoken as a second language by many ethnic minorities of Vietnam...
) - Kelly Hensen (Dutch versionDutch languageDutch is a West Germanic language and the native language of the majority of the population of the Netherlands, Belgium, and Suriname, the three member states of the Dutch Language Union. Most speakers live in the European Union, where it is a first language for about 23 million and a second...
) - Los AbandonedLos AbandonedLos Abandoned was an American alternative rock band from the Los Angeles, California area. The band's lyrics were in Spanish and English, or a combination of the two known as Spanglish...
- Francisco Ulloa
- Los Charros De Lumaco
- Novillos Musical
External links
- Watch the music video at YouTubeYouTubeYouTube is a video-sharing website, created by three former PayPal employees in February 2005, on which users can upload, view and share videos....
.