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Si Piensas, Si Quieres
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Wikipedia article
"'Si Piensas, Si Quieres'" (English: 'If You Think So, If You Want To') is a Latin pop song performed by Brazilian singer-songwriter Roberto Carlos from his studio album 'Super Hroe' (1991). The track was written by Alejandro Vezanni and Roberto Livi, produced by Livi and features vocals by Spanish performer Roco Drcal. It was released as the album's lead single in Latin America and the United States. A Portuguese-language version of the song was also recorded as "'Se Voc Quer'" with featured vocals from fellow Brazilian singer Faf de Belm.
The song, about a couple that splits and want to get back together, peaked atop the 'Billboard's Latin Songs chart, becoming the third number-one song in the chart for both performers and has been included on several compilation albums. "Si Piensas, Si Quieres" earned a nomination for Latin Pop Song of the Year at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards of 1993.
Background and release
Brazilian singer-songwriter Roberto Carlos recorded his 'Super Hroe' released in late 1991 and produced by Roberto Livi. The album is the follow-up to the self-titled album by Carlos that was awarded the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance in 1989. Carlos was joined by Spanish singer-songwriter Roco Drcal on the recording of "Si Piensas, Si Quieres", a song about a couple that splits and want to get back together. Upon release in late 1991, the song became a success peaking at the top of the 'Billboard's Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin Tracks), becoming the third number-one single for Carlos in the chart following "Si El Amor Se Va" ("If Love Goes Away") (1988) and "Abre las Ventanas al Amor" ("Open the Windows for Love") (1990), and also the third for Drcal after "La Guirnalda" ("The Garland") (1986) and "Como Tu Mujer" ("As Your Woman") (1989).
"Si Piensas, Si Quieres" has been included on several compilation albums released by Carlos and Drcal. Following Drcal's passing in 2006 the track was added to 'Una Estrella en el Cielo', a collection of duets recorded by Drcal with Juan Gabriel, Julio Iglesias and Joaqun Sabina among others. Also on the albums 'Amor Eterno: Los xitos' (2006), 'Duetos' (2009) and 'Eternamente' (2012), released by Drcal, the song can be found. Carlos included the track on 'Pjaro Hrido: Linea Azul, Vol. 10' (2003) and 'Antologa: Todos los Grandes xitos' (2006).
Chart performance
"Si Piensas, Si Quieres" was released as the lead single from 'Super Hroe'. The track debuted in the 'Billboard' Latin Songs chart at number 35 in the week of December 7, 1991 climbing to the top ten two weeks later. "Si Piensas, Si Quieres" peaked at number-one on February 29, 1992, replacing "Inolvidable" by Mexican performer Luis Miguel and being succeeded by "Nada Se Compara Contigo" by Salvadoran singer-songwriter lvaro Torres, one week later. "Si Piensas, Si Quieres" ended 1992 as the seventh best performing Latin single of the year in the United States and was nominated for Latin Pop Song of the Year at the American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers Awards of 1993.
In November 1999, "Si Piensas, Si Quieres" was labeled as one of the "hottest tracks" for Sony Discos in a list including the most successful songs released by the label since the launching of the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1986.
References
Category:1991 songs
Category:Roberto Carlos (singer) songs
Category:Roco Drcal songs
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:Malefemale vocal duets
Category:Sony Discos singles
Category:Songs written by Roberto Livi
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