Fotos Y Recuerdos
Selena
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13 facts about this song
Song Origin"Fotos Y Recuerdos" is a song by American singer Selena, which was released posthumously in 1995 as the fourth single from her fifth studio album, "Amor Prohibido".
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Chart PerformanceThe single was very successful in the US, reaching number one on the Billboard's Hot Latin Songs Chart in 1995.
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Pop Culture InfluenceIn 2012, it was named the 38th best song on the list of the 50 Greatest Latin songs of all time by Billboard magazine.
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BackgroundThe song was written by Ricky Vela and Pete Astudillo, both of whom were members of Selena's band, "Los Dinos".
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LanguageWhile Selena was known for singing in Spanish, "Fotos y Recuerdos" also includes some lyrics in English.
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GenreThe song fits within the Tejano genre, a style of fusing country, pop, and Latin music that was popular in Texas and Mexico.
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TributeThe song was one of the many tributes to Selena after her tragic death in March 1995, and it remains one of her most popular songs.
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Song Meaning"Fotos Y Recuerdos" translates to "Pictures and Memories" in English. The song is about a woman who looks at old photos and memories of a past lover who is no longer in her life.
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Music StyleThe song mixes elements of cumbia and pop and has been described as a mid-tempo Tejano dance-pop track.
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Original Song"Fotos y Recuerdos" is actually a Spanish-language adaptation of the song "Back On The Chain Gang" originally by The Pretenders.
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RecognitionSelena’s version was so popular, it received a 'Song of the Year' nomination at the 1996 Tejano Music Awards.
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Posthumous ReleaseDespite being released after Selena's death, "Fotos y Recuerdos" was recorded while she was alive and features in the album "Amor Prohibido".
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Pretenders' SupportChrissie Hynde, the lead singer of The Pretenders, had approved Selena's version of their song and expressed her appreciation for the cover, despite not speaking Spanish.
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