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Tengo Todo Excepto a Ti
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Wikipedia article
"'Tengo Todo Excepto a Ti'" ("I Have Everything But You") is a pop song written, produced, and arranged by Juan Carlos Caldern, and performed by Mexican singer Luis Miguel. It was released as the lead single from his studio album '20 Aos' (1990). It reached the number one position all over Ibero-America, became his fourth number-one single in the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart after "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar", "La Incondicional" and "Fra Como el Viento" and was nominated for Pop Song of the Year at the Lo Nuestro Awards. The parent album peaked at number two in the Latin Pop Albums chart and sold more than 600,000 copies in its first week of release.
The singer made the transition into adulthood with the album '20 Aos', which reflected his age at the time of its release. "Tengo Todo Excepto a Ti" was included in the track list for his '20 Aos Tour' in 1990, also in a medley along "Yo Que No Vivo Sin T", "Culpable o No", "Ms All de Todo", "Fra Como el Viento", "Entrgate" and "La Incondicional" during his live performances in the National Auditorium in Mxico City. This performance was later released on his album 'El Concierto' (1995). In 2005, the song was included on the compilation album 'Grandes xitos'.
Chart performance
The song debuted in the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin Tracks) at number 33 in the week of June 2, 1990, climbing to the top ten two weeks later. "Tengo Todo Excepto a Ti" peaked at number-one on July 21, 1990, holding this position for eight consecutive weeks, replacing "El Cario Es Como Una Flor" by Rudy La Scala and being replaced by Jos Feliciano with "Por Qu Te Tengo Que Olvidar?". "Tengo Todo Excepto a Ti" ranked second in the Billboard Year-End Chart of 1990, and became Luis Miguel's longest stay at number-one and his fourth single to peak at the top, following "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" (1987), "La Incondicional" and "Fra Como el Viento" (both 1989). The single also peaked at number-one in Mexico.
Music video
A video for the song was made in locations of Los Roques, Venezuela. It was directed and produced in 1990 by Henrique Lazo. The video was filmed on the beach with Luis Miguel alongside actress and former model Ruddy Rodrguez.
Cover versions
"Tengo Todo Excepto a Ti" has been covered by several performers, including Aramis Camilo, Carlos Cuevas, Los Flamers, Darvel Garca, Kika y Ral, Komboloko and Giovanni Vivanco. Mexican band La Posta also recorded a version of the track, which was used as the main theme for the telenovela of the same title, which was broadcast in Mxico by TV Azteca. The song was also recorded by Mexican singer Edith Mrquez and was included on her album 'Quin Te Cantar? La Msica de Juan Carlos Caldern', a 2003 tribute album produced by Caldern.Edith Mrquez 'Quin Te Cantar? La Msica de Juan Carlos Caldern' (Liner Notes) WEA (2003) Mrquez was awarded with a Gold album certification in Mxico for this album.
Charts
Weekly charts
See also
*List of number-one Billboard Hot Latin Tracks of 1990
References
Category:1990 singles
Category:1990 songs
Category:Luis Miguel songs
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:Songs written by Juan Carlos Caldern
Category:Warner Music Latina singles
Category:Song recordings produced by Juan Carlos Caldern
Category:1990s ballads
Category:Pop ballads
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