Sweet Sixteen (Sarah Geronimo album)
Encyclopedia
Sweet Sixteen is the second studio album by Filipino
singer Sarah Geronimo
, released on November 16, 2004 under VIVA Records
. To date, the album has reached triple platinum status by the PARI, selling more than 90,000 copies in the Philippines.
", written by Vehnee Saturno and Doris Saturno, who were also responsible for Geronimo's debut single "Forever's Not Enough
". After a month of release, it was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, selling 30,000 copies. The second single was a dance hit
written by novelty
composer Lito Camo
, entitled "Lumingon Ka Lang". The third single is a cover version
—Foreigner
's "I Want to Know What Love Is
", which became a big hit. The last single released from the album was "Love Can't Lie", written by Agatha Obar.
Among other covers that she did for the album were "Love of My Life" which was originally done by Queen
, "Before I Let You Go" which became a hit by labelmates Freestyle
, "You Don't Know Me" which was originally recorded Ray Charles
, and the operatic "Light of a Million Mornings".
Philippines
The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam...
singer Sarah Geronimo
Sarah Gerónimo
Sarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
, released on November 16, 2004 under VIVA Records
VIVA Records
VIVA Records is Philippine record label. It is subsidiary of VIVA Entertainment.- Artists & Album Releases :* 18 Greatest Hits ** Andrew E.** Basil Valdez ** Jun Pulistico...
. To date, the album has reached triple platinum status by the PARI, selling more than 90,000 copies in the Philippines.
Singles
The album's carrier single is "How Could You Say You Love MeHow Could You Say You Love Me
"How Could You Say You Love Me" is the carrier single released from Sarah Geronimo's second studio album Sweet Sixteen.-Music video:The music video features Mark Bautista. The entire video was shot in the United States....
", written by Vehnee Saturno and Doris Saturno, who were also responsible for Geronimo's debut single "Forever's Not Enough
Forever's Not Enough
"Forever's Not Enough" is the second single from Sarah Geronimo off her debut album Popstar: A Dream Come True.-Music video:The music video features Mark Bautista who was also a contestant from Star for a Night. It starts with Geronimo watching Bautista singing for an audition.-Song...
". After a month of release, it was certified Platinum by the Philippine Association of the Record Industry, selling 30,000 copies. The second single was a dance hit
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 by novelty
Novelty song
A novelty song is a comical or nonsensical song, performed principally for its comical effect. Humorous songs, or those containing humorous elements, are not necessarily novelty songs. The term arose in Tin Pan Alley to describe one of the major divisions of popular music. The other two divisions...
composer Lito Camo
Lito Camo
Lito Camo is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee" and "Otso-Otso"...
, entitled "Lumingon Ka Lang". The third single is a cover version
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
—Foreigner
Foreigner (band)
Foreigner is a British-American rock band, originally formed in 1976 by veteran English musicians Mick Jones and ex-King Crimson member Ian McDonald along with American vocalist Lou Gramm...
's "I Want to Know What Love Is
I Want to Know What Love Is
"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a 1984 power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the UK and the U.S. and is the band's biggest hit...
", which became a big hit. The last single released from the album was "Love Can't Lie", written by Agatha Obar.
Among other covers that she did for the album were "Love of My Life" which was originally done by Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
, "Before I Let You Go" which became a hit by labelmates Freestyle
Freestyle (band)
-Current members:*Joshua Desiderio *Mike Luis *Rommel dela Cruz *Gerald Banzon *Tat Suzara -Former Members:*Christopher "Top" Suzara *Carlo Tapia *Obet Luzon...
, "You Don't Know Me" which was originally recorded Ray Charles
Ray Charles
Ray Charles Robinson , known by his shortened stage name Ray Charles, was an American musician. He was a pioneer in the genre of soul music during the 1950s by fusing rhythm and blues, gospel, and blues styles into his early recordings with Atlantic Records...
, and the operatic "Light of a Million Mornings".
Track listing
- "How Could You Say You Love MeHow Could You Say You Love Me"How Could You Say You Love Me" is the carrier single released from Sarah Geronimo's second studio album Sweet Sixteen.-Music video:The music video features Mark Bautista. The entire video was shot in the United States....
" (Vehnee Saturno, Doris Saturno) — 4:05 - "Lumingon Ka Lang" (Lito CamoLito CamoLito Camo is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee" and "Otso-Otso"...
) — 3:43 - "I Want to Know What Love IsI Want to Know What Love Is"I Want to Know What Love Is" is a 1984 power ballad recorded by the British-American rock band Foreigner. The song hit #1 in both the UK and the U.S. and is the band's biggest hit...
" (Michael Leslie Jones) — 5:02 - "Minsan" (Edwin Marollano) — 4:02
- "Champion" (Yman Panaligan) — 3:26
- "Love of My Life" (Freddie MercuryFreddie MercuryFreddie Mercury was a British musician, singer and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the rock band Queen. As a performer, he was known for his flamboyant stage persona and powerful vocals over a four-octave range...
) — 3:52 - "And You Smiled at Me" (Reuben Laurente) — 3:22
- "Hanggang Kailan" (Ogie AlcasidOgie AlcasidHerminio Jhay Alcasid, Jr., more popularly known as Ogie "Eric Ordoñez" Alcasid , is a Filipino singer, songwriter, composer, television presenter, comedian, parodist, actor, and entrepreneur.-Recording career:...
) — 4:15 - "Prinsesa ng Puso Mo" (Marollano) — 3:52
- "Before I Let You Go" (featuring 17:2817:2817:28 was a boy band in the Philippines active during the early 2000s. Though known as a boy band, they considered themselves more of a vocal group. The group had four members: Gian Magdangal, Jonard Yanzon, Chino Alfonso and Wackie Valdes...
) (Totop Suzara) — 4:24 - "Love Can't Lie" (Agatha) — 4:47
- "You're Taking My Breath Away" (Anne Marie Bush) — 3:50
- "You Don't Know Me" (Arnold Eddy, Cindy WalkerCindy WalkerCindy Walker was a prolific American songwriter, as well as a country music singer and dancer. As a songwriter Walker was responsible for a large number of popular and enduring songs recorded by many different artists. She adopted a craftsman-like approach to her songwriting, often tailoring...
) — 3:19 - "Sana" (V. Saturno, Popsie Saturno) — 3:41
- "Kay Gandang Umaga" (Fragil) (with Mark BautistaMark BautistaMark Bautista is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Born into a large, impoverished family in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Bautista received his career break when he was a Grand finalist on Philippine reality TV talent search Star for a Night and eventually placed second behind...
) (Agatha, Luigi Lopez, Adrian Posse) — 3:46 - "Light of a Million Mornings" (Cloringen, Mark GersmehlMark GersmehlMark “Gersh” Gersmehl is a Christian musician who is best known as one of the founding members of the Christian rock group White Heart. He and guitarist Billy Smiley were the only two original members of the band to stay with White Heart from its conception in 1982 through its disbandment in 1998...
, Hayes) — 4:43 - "Tunay Talaga" (Charmee) — 2:46 (bonus track)
- "Bulletin Song" — 2:27 (bonus track)
Personnel
Credits were taken from Allmusic.- 17:2817:2817:28 was a boy band in the Philippines active during the early 2000s. Though known as a boy band, they considered themselves more of a vocal group. The group had four members: Gian Magdangal, Jonard Yanzon, Chino Alfonso and Wackie Valdes...
- lead vocals (track 10) - Mark BautistaMark BautistaMark Bautista is a Filipino singer, actor and commercial model. Born into a large, impoverished family in Cagayan de Oro City, Philippines. Bautista received his career break when he was a Grand finalist on Philippine reality TV talent search Star for a Night and eventually placed second behind...
- lead vocals (track 15) - Rico Bicol - digital mastering
- Arnold Buena - arranger
- Lito CamoLito CamoLito Camo is a Filipino singer and songwriter. He established his reputation more solidly as a composer instead of being a singer which was his initial dream. He is known for songs such as "Bakit Papa? Tawag mo ako?", "Spaghetti Song", "Bulaklak", "Wowowee" and "Otso-Otso"...
- producer - Vincent Del Rosario - executive producer
- Christian De WaldenChristian De WaldenChristian de Walden is a record producer, composer, arranger and songwriter of Italian origin, who currently resides in Los Angeles, California...
- arranger, producer - Luis Espiritu - stylist
- Sarah GeronimoSarah GerónimoSarah Asher Tua Geronimo is a Filipino recording artist, actress and dancer. Geronimo started her career appearing in children's variety shows such as Pen-pen de Sarapen, Ang TV and NEXT...
- lead vocals - Reuben Laurente - background vocals
- Rudy Lozano - guitar
- Sylvia Macaraeg - background vocals
- Edwin Marollano - background vocals, producer
- Noel Mendez - guitar
- Moy Ortiz - background vocals, vocal arrangement, producer
- Eric Payumo - mastering and mixing
- Romer Rosellon - mixing
- Efren San Pedro - mixing
- Vehnee Saturno - digital mastering, producer
- Eugene Villaluz - vocal supervision, supervising producer, producer
Certifications
| Country | Provider | Certification | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
PARI | 5× Platinum | 150,000+ |
Release history
| Country | Release date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Philippines Philippines The Philippines , officially known as the Republic of the Philippines , is a country in Southeast Asia in the western Pacific Ocean. To its north across the Luzon Strait lies Taiwan. West across the South China Sea sits Vietnam... |
November 16, 2004 | Standard (CD + bonus tracks) |
| United States United States The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district... |
June 1, 2004 | Standard (digital download + bonus tracks) |