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Wikipedia article




"'Agua Dulce, Agua Sal'" ("Sweet Water, Salt Water") is a song from Spanish singer Julio Iglesias's studio album 'La Carretera' (1995). The song was written by Estfano, Donato Poveda, and Hal Batt and produced by Ramn Arcusa. It was released as the lead single from the album in 1995. A rumba flamenca, the song deals with the theme of life. The song received positive reactions from music critics, mostly being found catchy by them. It was a recipient of the ASCAP Latin Award in 1996. Commercially, the song peaked at number three on the Hot Latin Songs chart and number one on the Latin Pop Airplay chart in the United States. A music video for the song was filmed in Spain and features Fabiola Martinez. Iglesias also recorded it in Portuguese as "'gua Doce, gua do Mar'" for his studio album 'Ao Meu Brasil' (2000).

Background and composition



In 1995, Iglesias released 'La Carretera', his first Spanish-language album since 'Calor' (1992). To promote the album, "Agua Dulce, Agua Sal" was released as its lead single in 1995. The song was later included on Iglesias' compilation album 'My Life: The Greatest Hits' (1998). The song was written by Estfano, Donato Poveda, and Hal Batt while produced by Ramn Arcusa. The track was recorded in Miami during April 1995. Musically, "Agua Dulce, Agua Sal" is a rumba flamenca and describes the theme of life, to accept its bitterness and pleasure and to keep on dancing. Colombian vallenato musician Egidio Cuadrado, who is a member of Carlos Vives' band, plays the accordion for the song. The track is also accompanied by hand claps and "jubilant" background singers as well as percussions.

Promotion and reception



The music video for "Agua Dulce, Agua Sal" was filmed at the Hermitage of El Roco in Huelva, Spain and features Venezuelan model Fabiola Martinez. Iglesias performed the song live on the Mexican variety show 'Siempre en Domingo' in 1995. A Portuguese-language version of the song was recorded by Iglesias under the title of "gua Doce, gua do Mar", which was included on his studio album 'Ao Meu Brasil' (2000). "Agua Dulce, Agua Sal" has been covered by Dominican Republic singer Alex Bueno on his studio album 'Me Equivoque' (1996).

The 'Miami Herald' critic Howard Cohen called "Agua Dulce, Agua Sal" an "intoxicating samba" and felt it has "an infectious tropical flavor". Charlotte Aiken of 'The Oklahoman' praised the song as "sassy", while the 'El Paso Times' editor Maria Corts Gonazlez complimented the track as one of the album's "infectiously dance tunes". A writer for 'Music & Media' referred to it as a "percussive single". The track was recognized as one of the best-performing songs of the year at the 1996 ASCAP Latin Awards. In the United States, "Agua Dulce, Agua Sal" peaked at number three on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart and reached the top of the Latin Pop Airplay chart. It was also recognized at the 1997 BMI Latin Awards.It was recognized as on the best-performing songs of the year at the 1997 BMI Awards.

Formats and track listings



'Promotional single'

# Agua Dulce, Agua Sala4:24

# Vuela Alto3:11

# Guajira/Oye Como Va3:54

'Remixes by Jellybean'

A1. Agua Dulce, Agua Sal (Ay, Ay, Ay,Ay) (Underground Version #1)5:45


A2. Agua Dulce, Agua Sal (Ay, Ay, Ay,Ay) (Underground Version #2)5:45


B1. Agua Dulce, Agua Sal (Ay, Ay, Ay,Ay) (Radio Edit 12 Extended Version)5:50


B2 Agua Dulce, Agua Sal (Ay, Ay, Ay,Ay) (Radio Edit 12 Main Version)4:40

Charts



Weekly charts



Year-end charts



See also



*List of 'Billboard' Latin Pop Airplay number ones of 1994 and 1995

References



Category:1995 singles

Category:1995 songs

Category:Julio Iglesias songs

Category:Spanish-language songs

Category:Sony Discos singles

Category:Songs written by Estfano

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