Ya Ves
Encyclopedia
"Ya Ves" is a song by Mexican-American Tejano pop
singer Selena
. It was released as the third single from her album Ven Conmigo
(1990). The song was written and produced by Pete Astudillo
, A.B. Quintanilla III, Brain "Red" Moore, and Abraham Quintanilla Jr
. It was released in the United States for the Tejano and Contemporary Latin radios, while becoming a promotional single in the United States and Mexico. Ya Ves was the opening track for Ven Conmigo.
Lyrically, the song describes a woman who was abandoned by her boyfriend. She tells him that her feelings for him are gone and how he, all along, wanted it to happen. She also confess that he betrayed and hurt her, emotionally. "Ya Ves" was among the three AMG pick tracks, and never charted on any music chart. It was covered
by Tejano-artists Bobby Pulido
and Jay Perez
during the benefit concert
, Selena ¡VIVE!
in April 2005.
and No Quiero Saber
. "Ya Ves" never shared any positions on any music charts around the world.
Mexico Promo Single
and Jay Perez
during the benefit concert
, Selena ¡VIVE!
.
Tejano music
Tejano music or Tex-Mex music is the name given to various forms of folk and popular music originating among the Mexican-American populations of Central and Southern Texas...
singer Selena
Selena
Selena Quintanilla-Pérez , known simply as Selena, was a Mexican American singer-songwriter. She was named the "top Latin artist of the '90s" and "Best selling Latin artist of the decade" by Billboard for her fourteen top-ten singles in the Top Latin Songs chart, including seven number-one hits...
. It was released as the third single from her album Ven Conmigo
Ven Conmigo
-2002 bonus tracks:#"No Quiero Saber "#"Enamorada de Tí "# Spoken Liner Notes by the Band and Family: Intro# Spoken Liner Notes by the Band and Family: Ya Ves# Spoken Liner Notes by the Band and Family: Anque No Salga el Sol...
(1990). The song was written and produced by Pete Astudillo
Pete Astudillo
Pedro "Pete" Astudillo is a Mexican American songwriter.-Life:Astudillo was one of the leaders of the Tejano music scene, and from an early age followed mariachi and conjunto music. He began his musical career as a backup vocalist for the queen of Tejano, Selena, as a member of Selena y Los Dinos...
, A.B. Quintanilla III, Brain "Red" Moore, and Abraham Quintanilla Jr
Abraham Quintanilla Jr
Abraham Isaac Quintanilla, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is the father of singer Selena, who was murdered in 1995.-Early life:...
. It was released in the United States for the Tejano and Contemporary Latin radios, while becoming a promotional single in the United States and Mexico. Ya Ves was the opening track for Ven Conmigo.
Lyrically, the song describes a woman who was abandoned by her boyfriend. She tells him that her feelings for him are gone and how he, all along, wanted it to happen. She also confess that he betrayed and hurt her, emotionally. "Ya Ves" was among the three AMG pick tracks, and never charted on any music chart. It was covered
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...
by Tejano-artists Bobby Pulido
Bobby Pulido
Roberto Pulido Jr. , better known as Bobby Pulido, is a Mexican-American Tejano music performer who was born in Edinburg, Texas.-Family:...
and Jay Perez
Jay Perez
Jay Perez born in San Antonio, Texas is an American Tejano musician, notable for his blending of Rhythm and Blues with traditional Tejano music . Initially a backing musician and leading vocalist for Latin Breed and then David Lee Garza y los Musicales, Perez began a solo career in the early 1990s....
during the benefit concert
Benefit concert
A benefit concert or charity concert is a concert, show or gala featuring musicians, comedians, or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose, often directed at a specific and immediate humanitarian crisis. Such events raise both funds and public awareness to address the cause at...
, Selena ¡VIVE!
Selena ¡VIVE!
The tribute concert was followed up with the release of the album of the performance, released on May 10, 2005. Though it did not include many of the songs performed, it does include many of the highlights.-Track listing:# "Tú Sólo Tú" - Ana Gabriel...
in April 2005.
Lyric content
Lyrically, the song is about a woman whose ex-boyfriend abandoned her. She then tells him how her feelings for him are gone and how he wanted their break-up to happen by betraying and hurting her, emotionally.Critical reception and chart performance
"Ya Ves" was among the three AMG pick tracks, along behind Baila Esta CumbiaBaila Esta Cumbia (song)
"Baila Esta Cumbia" is a single released by Selena in 1990 from the album Ven Conmigo. The song is what brought Selena y Los Dinos more fame then they ever imagined. It was the first number-one song in Mexico for Selena. In 2005, Kumbia Kings remixed the song from the album Duetos under the title...
and No Quiero Saber
No Quiero Saber
-Song information:The original version of "No Quiero Saber" was recorded for Selena's hit album Ven Conmigo in 1990 and was later included on Siempre Selena in a remix version. The track was released as a single in late 1996.-Chart performance:...
. "Ya Ves" never shared any positions on any music charts around the world.
Track listing
U.S. Promo Single- "Ya Ves" - 3:13
Mexico Promo Single
- "Ya Ves" - 3:13
- "La Tracalera" - 2:55
Credits and personnel
Credits are taken from the album's liner notes.- Selena - vocals
- Joe Ojeda – Keyboards
- Ricky VelaRicky VelaRicardo "Ricky" Vela is an award-winning song-writer and keyboards for the band Selena y Los Dinos. Ricky Vela joined the band as the bands keyboard player...
– Keyboards - Roger Garcia – GuitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
- Suzette Quintanilla – Drums
- A.B. Quintanilla III – collaborative writing
- Pete AstudilloPete AstudilloPedro "Pete" Astudillo is a Mexican American songwriter.-Life:Astudillo was one of the leaders of the Tejano music scene, and from an early age followed mariachi and conjunto music. He began his musical career as a backup vocalist for the queen of Tejano, Selena, as a member of Selena y Los Dinos...
– writerWriterA writer is a person who produces literature, such as novels, short stories, plays, screenplays, poetry, or other literary art. Skilled writers are able to use language to portray ideas and images.... - Brain "Red" Moore - audio mixingAudio mixing (recorded music)In audio recording, audio mixing is the process by which multiple recorded sounds are combined into one or more channels, most commonly two-channel stereo. In the process, the source signals' level, frequency content, dynamics, and panoramic position are manipulated and effects such as reverb may...
- Abraham Quintanilla JrAbraham Quintanilla JrAbraham Isaac Quintanilla, Jr. is an American singer-songwriter and record producer. He is the father of singer Selena, who was murdered in 1995.-Early life:...
- audio engineeringAudio engineeringAn audio engineer, also called audio technician, audio technologist or sound technician, is a specialist in a skilled trade that deals with the use of machinery and equipment for the recording, mixing and reproduction of sounds. The field draws on many artistic and vocational areas, including...
Release history
| Country | Date | Format |
|---|---|---|
| United States | December 16, 1990 | Latin Pop Contemporary hit radio Contemporary hit radio is a radio format that is common in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia that focuses on playing current and recurrent popular music as determined by the Top 40 music charts... , Tejano Tejano music Tejano music or Tex-Mex music is the name given to various forms of folk and popular music originating among the Mexican-American populations of Central and Southern Texas... and rhythmic radios |
| Mexico | CD single 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... |
|
| Germany | August 1, 2002 | Digital download Music download A music download is the transferral of music from an Internet-facing computer or website to a user's local computer. This term encompasses both legal downloads and downloads of copyright material without permission or payment... |
| United Kingdom | ||
| France | August 27, 2002 | |
| Japan | April 10, 2007 | |
Covers
"Ya Ves" was covered by both Bobby PulidoBobby Pulido
Roberto Pulido Jr. , better known as Bobby Pulido, is a Mexican-American Tejano music performer who was born in Edinburg, Texas.-Family:...
and Jay Perez
Jay Perez
Jay Perez born in San Antonio, Texas is an American Tejano musician, notable for his blending of Rhythm and Blues with traditional Tejano music . Initially a backing musician and leading vocalist for Latin Breed and then David Lee Garza y los Musicales, Perez began a solo career in the early 1990s....
during the benefit concert
Benefit concert
A benefit concert or charity concert is a concert, show or gala featuring musicians, comedians, or other performers that is held for a charitable purpose, often directed at a specific and immediate humanitarian crisis. Such events raise both funds and public awareness to address the cause at...
, Selena ¡VIVE!
Selena ¡VIVE!
The tribute concert was followed up with the release of the album of the performance, released on May 10, 2005. Though it did not include many of the songs performed, it does include many of the highlights.-Track listing:# "Tú Sólo Tú" - Ana Gabriel...
.