Fría Como el Viento
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"Fría Como el Viento" is a ballad written, produced and arranged by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Mexican singer Luis Miguel
. It was released as the third single from the Grammy nominated
studio album Busca Una Mujer
. The song became the third number-one single for the singer in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart after "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" in 1987 and "La Incondicional
", the preceding single.
The song has been performed by the singer on promotional tours, mostly on medleys along with songs from his 80's repertoire. Also, several performers have recorded cover versions, including Los Byby's, Fuera de Liga,Mazz, Grieta Calderòn, Grupo El Momento, The Latin Stars Orchestra, El Momento vs. Hijo de Chila, Frankie Negrón
, New Variety Band, Los Player's, Silva Y Guerra and Terrazas Musical.
, "Fría Como el Viento" became a very successful song and was included on the tracklist for his 20 Años Tour
in 1990. Five years later, during his live performances in the National Auditorium
in México City
, the song was performed in a medley along "Yo Que No Vivo Sin Tí", "Culpable O No", "Más Allá", "Entrégate", "Tengo Todo Excepto a Tí", and "La Incondicional
". This medley was later included on his album El Concierto
. In 2005, the song was included on the compilation album Grandes Éxitos
. There were rumors about the re-recording of this song as a duet with Mexican singer Paulina Rubio
or Chilean performer Myriam Hernández
. However, this recording never took place since was announced that Miguel's following album at the time, Cómplices
(2008), would be his first full length album written and produced by Spanish songwriter Manuel Alejandro
.
" by Gloria Estefan
and being replaced by Chayanne
with "Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha
". Two weeks later the song reached the top spot for a second frame, being succeeded one week later by Chayanne.
Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"...
. It was released as the third single from the 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...
studio album Busca Una Mujer
Busca Una Mujer
Busca una mujer, or commonly known as Un Hombre Busca Una Mujer, is an album by superstar Luis Miguel. It was produced by Juan Carlos Calderón, and released in 1988, as the second album released with Warner Music. The first single was "La Incondicional" which spent seven months on the Top Ten of...
. The song became the third number-one single for the singer in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart after "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" in 1987 and "La Incondicional
La Incondicional
"La Incondicional" is a pop song written, produced, and arranged by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Puerto Rican-born, Mexico-based singer Luis Miguel. It was released in 1989 as the second single from his studio album entitled Busca Una Mujer and became his second #1 single on the Billboard...
", the preceding single.
The song has been performed by the singer on promotional tours, mostly on medleys along with songs from his 80's repertoire. Also, several performers have recorded cover versions, including Los Byby's, Fuera de Liga,Mazz, Grieta Calderòn, Grupo El Momento, The Latin Stars Orchestra, El Momento vs. Hijo de Chila, Frankie Negrón
Frankie Negron
Frankie Negrón is a singer of Salsa music of Puerto Rican descent...
, New Variety Band, Los Player's, Silva Y Guerra and Terrazas Musical.
Song history
Released as the third single from Luis Miguel's studio album Busca Una MujerBusca Una Mujer
Busca una mujer, or commonly known as Un Hombre Busca Una Mujer, is an album by superstar Luis Miguel. It was produced by Juan Carlos Calderón, and released in 1988, as the second album released with Warner Music. The first single was "La Incondicional" which spent seven months on the Top Ten of...
, "Fría Como el Viento" became a very successful song and was included on the tracklist for his 20 Años Tour
Luis Miguel: 20 Años
Luis Miguel: 20 Años is a VHS Video from the Mexican singer Luis Miguel. It was recorded in 1991 during the presentations of the artist with the Gira 20 Años by various places in Mexico after the release of his last album 20 Años.This tour is considered to be the first grand tour by Luis Miguel,...
in 1990. Five years later, during his live performances in the National Auditorium
National Auditorium
National Auditorium is an entertainment centre located at Paseo de la Reforma #50, Chapultepec in Mexico City right in front of the Polanco hotel zone next to Campo Marte....
in México City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
, the song was performed in a medley along "Yo Que No Vivo Sin Tí", "Culpable O No", "Más Allá", "Entrégate", "Tengo Todo Excepto a Tí", and "La Incondicional
La Incondicional
"La Incondicional" is a pop song written, produced, and arranged by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Puerto Rican-born, Mexico-based singer Luis Miguel. It was released in 1989 as the second single from his studio album entitled Busca Una Mujer and became his second #1 single on the Billboard...
". This medley was later included on his album El Concierto
El Concierto
El Concierto is the first live album recorded by Mexican singer Luis Miguel.The album was recorded in August 1994 during the promotional tour of the album Segundo Romance and included three Mexican standards composed by José Alfredo Jiménez : "Si Nos Dejan", "Amanecí En Tus Brazos" and "El Rey".The...
. In 2005, the song was included on the compilation album Grandes Éxitos
Grandes Éxitos (Luis Miguel album)
-DVD Track listing:DVD #1 Track listingDVD #2 Track listing-Sales and certifications:...
. There were rumors about the re-recording of this song as a duet with Mexican singer Paulina Rubio
Paulina Rubio
Paulina Susana Rubio Rue is a Mexican singer and actress. Rubio achieved international stardom with her fifth studio album, Paulina...
or Chilean performer Myriam Hernández
Myriam Hernández
Myriam Raquel Hernández Navarro is a Chilean singer-songwriter and television presenter. She is known throughout Latin America for her romantic ballads.-Biography:Myriam Hernández began her career in the late 80's...
. However, this recording never took place since was announced that Miguel's following album at the time, Cómplices
Cómplices
- Tour :Complices Tour was a concert tour by the Mexican singer Luis Miguel to promote his last album Cómplices. On this tour, Luis Miguel performed his last pop and ballad songs, his Mexican songs, and also his back-catalogue...
(2008), would be his first full length album written and produced by Spanish songwriter Manuel Alejandro
Manuel Alejandro
Manuel Alejandro is one of the most popular and sought after composers of Latin love songs, which are better known as ballads. He has written, composed, and arranged songs for the likes of Luis Miguel, Plácido Domingo, Julio Iglesias...
.
Chart performance
The song debuted in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart at Number 27 in the week of September 2, 1989, climbing to the top ten four weeks later. "Fría Como el Viento" peaked at No. 1 on October 21, 1989, on its eighth week, holding this position for two consecutive weeks, replacing "Si Voy a PerderteDon't Wanna Lose You
"Don't Wanna Lose You" is a song written and recorded by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 as the first single from the album Cuts Both Ways and reached number one in the U.S., where it became her second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100...
" by Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
and being replaced by Chayanne
Chayanne
Elmer Figueroa Arce , best known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 solo-albums and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.-Early life:...
with "Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha
Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha
"Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha" is a ballad written by J. M. Cano, produced by Ronnie Foster and performed by Puerto Rican singer Chayanne...
". Two weeks later the song reached the top spot for a second frame, being succeeded one week later by Chayanne.