Beautiful Maria of My Soul
Los Lobos
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In the sunlight of your smile In the summer of our life In the magic of love Storms above scattered away Lovers dreaming in the night Reaching for paradise But as the dark shadows fade Love slips away On an empty stretch of beach In the pattern of the waves Drawing pictures with my hand In the sand, I see your face Skipping pebbles on the sea Wishing for paradise Sand castles crumble below The restless tides ebb and flow Listening to a shell Hoping for your voice Beautiful Maria of my soul Though we'll always be apart Locked forever in a dream If I ever love again Even then, nothing will change And the taste of you remains Clinging to paradise But as the distance from you grows All that my heart ever knows Hunger for your kiss Longing for your touch Beautiful Maria of my soul Filling all my nights Haunting all my days Beautiful Maria of my soul
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Written by: ARNE B. GLIMCHER, ROBERT M. KRAFT
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Soundtrack Classification"Beautiful Maria of My Soul" is not just a standalone single by Los Lobos, but it's prominently featured in the movie "The Mambo Kings" as one of the central pieces of the film's original soundtrack.
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Award NominationThis particular song earned a nomination for the Best Original Song category at the 64th Academy Awards in 1992. This helped boost its popularity and recognition among a wider audience beyond just Los Lobos fans.
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Bilingual Lyrics"Beautiful Maria of My Soul" showcases Los Lobos' bilingual style, with parts of the song sung in English and others in Spanish, adding an element of cultural diversity and showing an intersection between American and Mexican music.
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Directors' ChoiceCo-director and co-writer Arne Glimcher handpicked "Beautiful Maria of My Soul" to be the centerpiece song for "The Mambo Kings," highlighting his confidence in Los Lobos' musical capabilities.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its critical acclaim, the song didn't fare as well commercially. It did not enter the Billboard Top 100 chart in the United States.
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Musical StyleThe song has a Latin flavor that corresponds with the band's Mexican-American roots. Using traditional Latin instruments, it manages to capture the feel of classic Latin music while blending it with contemporary pop structures.
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Song's LegacyOver the years, "Beautiful Maria of My Soul" has been covered by various artists, indicating its timeless appeal and influence in music across different generations.
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Character ConnectionIn "The Mambo Kings," the song "Beautiful Maria of My Soul" is specially written for the film's fictitious character Maria, creating a deeper connection among fans towards the music and the movie's narrative.
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CompositionThe song was co-written by well-known songwriter Robert Kraft, and Arne Glimcher, who was also one of the directors of "The Mambo Kings," showing a collaborative effort in the songwriting process.
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RecognitionAlthough it did not win at the Academy Awards, "Beautiful Maria of My Soul" did win the BMI Film & TV Award for Most Performed Song from a Film in 1993. This demonstrated the song's enduring popularity, at least within the film and TV industry.
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