Debo Hacerlo (song)
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"Debo Hacerlo" is a dance song
written, produced and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter
Juan Gabriel
. It was released as the first single from his compilation album
of the same title
in late 1987. This song became the last original song recorded by Gabriel, until 1994, due to a copyright dispute with BMG
over his repertoire, and was later covered by Ana Gabriel
, Nydia Rojas
, Pandora
, José Octavio and Aleks Syntek
.
, due to his refusal to record any new material, since the dispute with BMG
over copyrights to his songs was unresolved. In order to release this song, the record label selected eleven previously released tracks from Gabriel's catalog. Gabriel did a special appearance in the 'Festival Acapulco 1988' to present the song. The song became a success in México
where it spent seven months within the Top 5, leading to the parent album to sell six million copies in Latin America and receiving a platinum certification in United States
for sales of 100,000 units.
" by Mexican singer Ana Gabriel
and being replaced one week later by Los Bukis
' "Y Ahora Te Vas
". This song became Gabriel's second number-one hit in the Hot Latin Tracks chart as a lead performer, after "Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
" in 1986 and his fourth number-one single as a songwriter. It ended 1988 as the fifth best-performing single of the year
.
"Debo Hacerlo" has been covered by several artists. Mexican trio Pandora
recorded a cover version of the song in a medley along with "Caray", "Querida" and "Me Nace del Corazón", they released this version as the second single from their Grammy nominated
album ... Con Amor Eterno in 1991. This medley peaked at number three in the Hot Latin Tracks chart. A flamenco
/house
version was recorded by Ana Gabriel
in 2005 on her covers album
Dos Amores, Un Amante
. Mexican singer-songwriter Aleks Syntek
recorded another version of the song on the Tribute album Amo al Divo de Juárez. Nydia Rojas
, Will Veloz, Pepe González, Mariachi Arriba Juárez and José Octavio also did their version of the track. Juan Gabriel
re-recorded "Debo Hacerlo" to celebrate his 30th career anniversary, on his 2001 album Por Los Siglos.
Dance music
Dance music is music composed specifically to facilitate or accompany dancing. It can be either a whole musical piece or part of a larger musical arrangement...
written, produced and performed by Mexican 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...
Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel
Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
. It was released as the first single from his compilation album
Compilation album
A compilation album is an album featuring tracks from one or more performers, often culled from a variety of sources The tracks are usually collected according to a common characteristic, such as popularity, genre, source or subject matter...
of the same title
Debo Hacerlo
-Chart performance:-Sales and certifications:...
in late 1987. This song became the last original song recorded by Gabriel, until 1994, due to a copyright dispute with BMG
BMG
Bertelsmann Music Group, , was a division of Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Japan's Sony Corporation of America on October 1, 2008. It was established in 1987 to combine the music label activities of Bertelsmann...
over his repertoire, and was later covered by Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting...
, Nydia Rojas
Nydia Rojas
Nydia Rojas , daughter of Arturo and Olivia Rojas, is an American singer of Mexican/Cuban/Yaqui Indian heritage and active on the mariachi circuit...
, Pandora
Pandora (musical group)
Pandora is a female Mexican singing trio.The original line-up consisted of sisters Isabel Lascurain and Mayte Lascurain and their cousin Fernanda Meade...
, José Octavio and Aleks Syntek
Aleks Syntek
Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña , better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.-Biography:...
.
Background
"Debo Hacerlo" became the last original song recorded by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan GabrielJuan Gabriel
Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
, due to his refusal to record any new material, since the dispute with BMG
BMG
Bertelsmann Music Group, , was a division of Bertelsmann before its completion of sale of the majority of its assets to Japan's Sony Corporation of America on October 1, 2008. It was established in 1987 to combine the music label activities of Bertelsmann...
over copyrights to his songs was unresolved. In order to release this song, the record label selected eleven previously released tracks from Gabriel's catalog. Gabriel did a special appearance in the 'Festival Acapulco 1988' to present the song. The song became a success in México
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...
where it spent seven months within the Top 5, leading to the parent album to sell six million copies in Latin America and receiving a platinum certification in United States
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
for sales of 100,000 units.
Chart performance and cover versions
The song debuted on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart at number 30 on December 26, 1987 and climbed to the top ten five weeks later. It reached the top position of the chart on April 16, 1988, replacing "Ay AmorAy Amor
"Ay Amor" is a ballad written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel and produced by Mariano Pérez. It was released as the first single from her third studio album Pecado Original in late 1987...
" by Mexican singer Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting...
and being replaced one week later by Los Bukis
Los Bukis
Los Bukis is a Mexican music band from Ario de Rosales, Michoacán. It was founded by cousins Joel Solís and Marco Antonio Solís in the 1970s. Their first song was Falso Amor and its style became popular in Latin America...
' "Y Ahora Te Vas
Y Ahora Te Vas
"Y Ahora Te Vas" is a song written and produced Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, and performed by him as the lead singer of Los Bukis. It was released as the first single from their Grammy nominated album Si Me Recuerdas...
". This song became Gabriel's second number-one hit in the Hot Latin Tracks chart as a lead performer, after "Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
"Yo No Sé Que Me Pasó" is a song written, produced and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. It was released in 1986 as the first single from his studio album Pensamientos. This song deals with the end of a love relationship, falling out of love...
" in 1986 and his fourth number-one single as a songwriter. It ended 1988 as the fifth best-performing single of the year
Billboard Top Latin Songs Year-End Chart
The Year-End charts for the Top Latin Songs chart are published in the last issue of Billboard magazine every year. The chart is based on information provided by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, which collects radio airplay information...
.
"Debo Hacerlo" has been covered by several artists. Mexican trio Pandora
Pandora (musical group)
Pandora is a female Mexican singing trio.The original line-up consisted of sisters Isabel Lascurain and Mayte Lascurain and their cousin Fernanda Meade...
recorded a cover version of the song in a medley along with "Caray", "Querida" and "Me Nace del Corazón", they released this version as the second single from their Grammy nominated
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...
album ... Con Amor Eterno in 1991. This medley peaked at number three in the Hot Latin Tracks chart. A flamenco
Flamenco
Flamenco is a genre of music and dance which has its foundation in Andalusian music and dance and in whose evolution Andalusian Gypsies played an important part....
/house
House music
House music is a genre of electronic dance music that originated in Chicago, Illinois, United States in the early 1980s. It was initially popularized in mid-1980s discothèques catering to the African-American, Latino American, and gay communities; first in Chicago circa 1984, then in other...
version was recorded by Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting...
in 2005 on her covers album
Cover Album
-Tracklisting:#Misono to Utaou! Animedley I # #...
Dos Amores, Un Amante
Dos amores un amante
Dos amores un amante is the 20th studio album by Mexican pop singer Ana Gabriel. It was released on 2005. It was produced by herself...
. Mexican singer-songwriter Aleks Syntek
Aleks Syntek
Raúl Alejandro Escajadillo Peña , better known as Aleks Syntek, is a Mexican singer, songwriter and producer. He is married to Karen Coronado, sister of talkshow host Ingrid Coronado.-Biography:...
recorded another version of the song on the Tribute album Amo al Divo de Juárez. Nydia Rojas
Nydia Rojas
Nydia Rojas , daughter of Arturo and Olivia Rojas, is an American singer of Mexican/Cuban/Yaqui Indian heritage and active on the mariachi circuit...
, Will Veloz, Pepe González, Mariachi Arriba Juárez and José Octavio also did their version of the track. Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel
Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
re-recorded "Debo Hacerlo" to celebrate his 30th career anniversary, on his 2001 album Por Los Siglos.