Tu Amor
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"Tu amor" is the first single released from RBD
's fourth studio
and first all-English album, Rebels
. It is an English song with a Spanish title.
. This single is a cover of a song originally released in 1997 by Jon B, included in his album Cool Relax
. Tu amor won the 'La chanson internationale de l'année' (International Song of the year) from Cherie FM Les Etoiles, a popular radio station
in France.
morning show on KIIS-FM
in Los Angeles.
According to writer Diane Warren
and Media Base, the song was released to American radio on September 22, 2006. According to AMG, the single was released on CD
in the United States on November 24, 2006.
The song became their first single that ever appeared in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
but it was only a moderate hit, peaking at #65. In Japan, however, the song hit #30.
in the video, not being shown with the others. This was due the fact he was not there when the rest of the group were shooting the video. His scenes were filmed later and included in the video.
US CD maxi-single
Navidad Mix digital download (iTunes only)
RBD
RBD was a two-time Latin-Grammy nominated Mexican pop group that gained popularity from Televisa's teen drama series Rebelde. RBD sold over 17 million digital downloads and over 20 million albums worldwide in four years since their formation, according to EMI...
's fourth studio
Studio album
A studio album is an album made up of tracks recorded in the controlled environment of a recording studio. A studio album contains newly written and recorded or previously unreleased or remixed material, distinguishing itself from a compilation or reissue album of previously recorded material, or...
and first all-English album, Rebels
Rebels (album)
The Japanese Edition of the album comes with 2 bonus tracks, and is named: We Are RBD.*15. "Let the Music Play" — 4:57*16...
. It is an English song with a Spanish title.
Song information
The lead vocals are sung by Christian ChávezChristian Chávez
For the Argentine footballer, see Cristian Manuel Chávez.Christian Chávez is a singer and actor best known for his role as Giovanni Méndez López in the telenovela Rebelde and its spin off teen band RBD...
. This single is a cover of a song originally released in 1997 by Jon B, included in his album Cool Relax
Cool Relax
Cool Relax is the second studio album by Jon B. The album features the Tim & Bob produced hit single "They Don't Know" which was one of the years biggest hits...
. Tu amor won the 'La chanson internationale de l'année' (International Song of the year) from Cherie FM Les Etoiles, a popular radio station
Radio station
Radio broadcasting is a one-way wireless transmission over radio waves intended to reach a wide audience. Stations can be linked in radio networks to broadcast a common radio format, either in broadcast syndication or simulcast or both...
in France.
Release
"Tu Amor" debuted on On-Air With Ryan SeacrestRyan Seacrest
Ryan John Seacrest is an American radio personality, television host, network producer and voice actor. He is the host of On Air with Ryan Seacrest, a nationally syndicated Top 40 radio show that airs on KIIS-FM in Los Angeles and throughout the United States and Canada on Premiere Radio Networks,...
morning show on KIIS-FM
KIIS-FM
KIIS-FM is a Los Angeles, California, USA-based radio station with a partial Top 40 musical format. It is owned by Clear Channel Communications. KIIS is also simulcasted on KVVS in Rosamond, at 105.5 MHz...
in Los Angeles.
According to writer Diane Warren
Diane Warren
Diane Eve Warren , is a US songwriter. Her songs have received six Academy Award nominations, five Golden Globe nominations, including one win and seven Grammy Award nominations, including one win. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2001...
and Media Base, the song was released to American radio on September 22, 2006. According to AMG, the single was released on CD
CD single
A CD single is a music single in the form of a standard size Compact Disc, not to be confused with the 3-inch CD single, which uses a smaller form factor. The format was introduced in the mid-1980s, but did not gain its place in the market until the early 1990s...
in the United States on November 24, 2006.
The song became their first single that ever appeared in the U.S. Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
but it was only a moderate hit, peaking at #65. In Japan, however, the song hit #30.
Music video
The video for "Tu Amor" was shot on the beach in Los Angeles. MTV Tr3s premiered it on October 23, 2006 and it made its debut at number 6 on Mi TRL, aired on MTV Tr3s. The video also airs on MTV Hits. The video shows them on the beach having fun, and also having a bonfire. Fans noticed that there were only solo shots of ChristopherChristopher Uckermann
Christopher Alexander Luis Casillas von Uckermann , better known as Christopher Uckermann, is a Mexican singer-songwriter and actor, best known as a member of the pop band RBD.-Biography:...
in the video, not being shown with the others. This was due the fact he was not there when the rest of the group were shooting the video. His scenes were filmed later and included in the video.
Formats and track listings
US CD single- "Tu amor" [radio edit] – 3:50
- "Tu amor" [album version] – 4:37
US CD maxi-single
- "Tu amor" [radio edit] – 3:50
- "Tu amor" [album version] – 4:37
- "Tu amor" [Chico Latino Remix radio edit] – 3:28
- "Tu amor" [video]
Navidad Mix digital download (iTunes only)
- "Tu amor" [Navidad mix] – 4:43
Release history
| Region | Date |
|---|---|
| United States | |
| United Kingdom |
Awards
| Year | Ceremony | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2007 | Les Etolies Cherie FM | Chanson Internationale De L'Anee ( Int. Song of the Year) | Won |
| 2007 | Premios Mi TRL Awards | Favorite Video | Won |
Charts
| Chart (2006) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Japan Hot 100 | 8 |
| U.S. Billboard Billboard (magazine) Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis... Pop 100 Airplay Pop 100 Airplay The Pop 100 Airplay was a chart created in 2005 and released weekly by Billboard in the United States. It measured mainstream radio airplay, and was one of the three component charts, along with the Hot 100 Singles Sales and Hot Digital Songs charts, that determined the chart positions of singles... |
21 |
| U.S. Billboard Top 40 Mainstream | 29 |
| U.S. Billboard Rhythmic Contemporary Rhythmic Contemporary Rhythmic contemporary, also known as rhythmic top 40, rhythmic contemporary hit radio or rhythmic crossover, is a music radio format that includes a mix of EDM, upbeat rhythmic pop, hip-hop and R&B hits. Rhythmic contemporary rarely uses rock music or country music in its airplay, but it may... |
30 |
| U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Latin Pop Airplay Latin Pop Airplay is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information from pop music usually in Spanish. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with Mañana by Cristian Castro being the first song to reach number-one... |
36 |
| U.S. Billboard Pop 100 Pop 100 The Pop 100 was a songs chart that debuted in February 2005 and was released weekly by Billboard magazine in the United States until its discontinuation in 2009... |
39 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Latin Songs Hot Latin Songs Hot Latin Songs is a record chart published by Billboard magazine. It is often recognized as the most important music chart for Spanish language Latin music in the American music market. It was established by the magazine on September 6, 1986 with La Guirnalda by Rocío Dúrcal being the first song... |
39 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Billboard Hot 100 The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday... |
65 |
Credits and personnel
- Arranger - Khris Kellow
- Engineer - Mario Lucy
- Executive Producer - Diane Warren
- Mastering - Bernie Grundman
- Mixing - Orlando Calzada
- Producer - Khris Kellow
- Programming - Tyler Coomes, Khris Kellow
- Vocals (background) - Khris Kellow