En Bancarrota
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"En Bancarrota" is a song
written, performed and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter
Braulio García
. It was released in 1987 as the second single from his studio album Lo Bello y lo Prohibido
. This song became his first (and to date only) number-one hit at the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and was later covered by Elvis Martínez, Raulin Rosendo and Floria Márquez
.
"En Bancarrota" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance
, losing to Un Hombre Solo
by Julio Iglesias
.
" by Mexican singer Emmanuel
and was replaced six weeks later by "Lo Mejor de Tu Vida
" by Julio Iglesias
.
Song
In music, a song is a composition for voice or voices, performed by singing.A song may be accompanied by musical instruments, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of a cappella songs...
written, performed and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Braulio García
Braulio García
Braulio García is a Spanish singer-songwiter. He began his career in 1971, debuting in a local festival with a song called "Mi Amigo El Pastor." In 1976 represents to Spain in Eurovision Song Contest with the song Sobran las palabras ,...
. It was released in 1987 as the second single from his studio album Lo Bello y lo Prohibido
Lo Bello y lo Prohibido
-Personnel:This information adopted from Allmusic.*Richard Eddy – arranger, director, producer*Braulio García – producer*Eric Schilling – engineer, mixing*Mike Cuzzi – engineer*Ted Stein – engineer*Mike Todd – assistant engineer*Jerry Hinkle – photography...
. This song became his first (and to date only) number-one hit at the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart and was later covered by Elvis Martínez, Raulin Rosendo and Floria Márquez
Floria Márquez
Floria Márquez is a Venezuelan singer and actress. She grew up in a very musical family, her mother was a classical-trained pianist, and one of her brothers is famous singer Rudy Marquez. She began to sing professionally at adult age, performing the Latin music genre called Bolero...
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"En Bancarrota" was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance
Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
The Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album was awarded from 1984 to 2011. The award has had several minor name changes:*From 1984 to 1991 the award was known as Best Latin Pop Performance*From 1992 to 1994 it was awarded as Best Latin Pop Album...
, losing to Un Hombre Solo
Un hombre solo
Un hombre solo is a Julio Iglesias album released in 1987. It generated great success in entire world. The album was composed, arranged and produced by Manuel Alejandro...
by Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,...
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Chart performance
The song debuted on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart at number 36 on January 31, 1987 and climbed to number-one twelve weeks later. It replace at the top of the chart "Es Mi MujerEs Mi Mujer
"Es Mi Mujer" is a song written by Luis Gómez Escolar and K. C. Porter, produced by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Mexican singer Emmanuel. It was released as the second single from his studio album Desnudo in early 1987...
" by Mexican singer Emmanuel
Emmanuel (singer)
Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez....
and was replaced six weeks later by "Lo Mejor de Tu Vida
Lo Mejor de Tu Vida
"Lo Mejor de Tu Vida" is a ballad written and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter Manuel Alejandro, co-written by Marian Beigbeder, and performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. It was released as the first single from his studio album Un Hombre Solo in 1987...
" by Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,...
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| Chart (1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Hot Latin Tracks | 1 |
Personnel
This information adopted from Allmusic.- Richard Eddy – arrangerArrangerIn investment banking, an arranger is a provider of funds in the syndication of a debt. They are entitled to syndicate the loan or bond issue, and may be referred to as the "lead underwriter". This is because this entity bears the risk of being able to sell the underlying securities/debt or the...
, directorMusic directorA music director may be the director of an orchestra, the director of music for a film, the director of music at a radio station, the head of the music department in a school, the co-ordinator of the musical ensembles in a university or college , the head bandmaster of a military band, the head...
, producerRecord producerA record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music... - Braulio GarcíaBraulio GarcíaBraulio García is a Spanish singer-songwiter. He began his career in 1971, debuting in a local festival with a song called "Mi Amigo El Pastor." In 1976 represents to Spain in Eurovision Song Contest with the song Sobran las palabras ,...
– producer - Eric Schilling – engineerEngineerAn engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical problems. Engineers design materials, structures, machines and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality,...
, mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may... - Mike Cuzzi – engineer
- Ted Stein – engineer
- Mike ToddMike ToddMichael Todd was an American theatre and film producer, best known for his 1956 production of Around the World in Eighty Days, which won an Academy Award for Best Picture...
– assistant engineer