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Wikipedia article




"'Nunca Voy a Olvidarte'" (English: "I Am Never Going to Forget You") is a song written by Roberto Belester and first recorded by Mexican grupero band Bronco for their album 'Salvaje y Tierno' (1991). In the song, the protagonist is leaving and vows to never forget the time he spent with his lover. In 1993, Mexican singer-songwriter Cristian Castro covered the song on his album, 'Un Segundo en el Tiempo'. Castro's version peaked at number-one on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States became his first number-one single.

The song received a Lo Nuestro and a 'Billboard' Latin Music award for Pop Song of the Year. It earned an award for Latin Pop Song of the Year at the ASCAP Latin Awards of 1994. In the following year, Puerto Rican-American recording artist La India covered the song as the lead single from her album 'Dicen Que Soy' which peaked at number eleven on the Hot Latin Songs chart, number thirteen on the 'Billboard' Latin Pop Songs chart, and number-one on the 'Billboard' Tropical Songs chart.

Background and recording



"Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" was written by Mexican songwriter Roberto Belester for Bronco's album 'Salvaje y Tierno' (1991). Belester composed songs for several well-known Mexican bands such as Los Yonic's and Los Bukis. The song tells of a protagonist who is leaving his lover and tells her that he is never going to forget her. In 1993, Mexican singer-songwriter Cristian Castro covered the song on his second studio album, 'Un Segundo en el Tiempo', which was produced by Alex Zepeda and released as the lead single from the album. According to Castro, he bought 'Salvaje y Tierno' after hearing "Que No Quede Huella" on the radio and wanted to cover "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" when he listened to it on the CD. The music video for Castro's cover was produced by Jorge Guerrero Fox Garza and filmed in Cuernavaca which features shots of Castro alone in an old country house near the fireplace and outside on the field remembering a woman he loved.

Reception



"Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" debuted in the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart at number 31 in the week of 14 August 1993, climbing to the top ten two weeks later. The song peaked atop the chart 18 September 1993, replacing "Mi Tierra" by Gloria Estefan and was succeeded by "Guadalupe", by Jos & Durval, three weeks later. "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" ended 1993 as the fourth best performing Latin single of the year in the United States. In Mexico City, the song reached number one on the ballads hit parade chart.

At the 6th Lo Nuestro Awards in 1994, "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" won the award for Pop Song of the Year. In the same year, it was the Pop Song of the Year at the inaugural 'Billboard' Latin Music awards. "Nunca Voy a Olvidarte" was also the "Song of the Year" at the 1994 'Eres' Awards. At the ASCAP Latin Awards of 1994, the song was awarded Latin Pop Song of the Year. In 2005, the title was used for a compilation album titled 'Nunca Voy a Olvidarte...Los Exitos'. In 2009, the song was included on the compilation album 'La Historia de los Exitos' by Fonovisa Records to celebrate the record label's 25th anniversary. In 2013, Castro re-recorded the song for his first live album 'En Primera Fila: Da 1'. Four years later, Bronco performed the song live along with Castro on their album 'Primera Fila'.

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Credits and personnel



Credits adapted from the Allmusic.

* Cristian Castro vocals

* Roberto Belester songwriting

* Alejandro "Alex" Zepeda record producer, arranger

La India version



In 1994, Puerto Rican-American recording artist La India covered the song on her album, 'Dicen Que Soy' which was produced by Sergio George and released as the album's first single. It was picked by George for India to cover as he felt it was something women could relate to. India's version was included on the soundtrack for 'The 24 Hour Woman'.

Reception

On the Hot Latin Songs chart, the song debuted at number twenty-one on the week of 15 October 1994 and peaked at number eleven three weeks later. On the 'Billboard' Latin Pop Songs chart, the song debuted at number fifteen on the week of 5 November 1994 and peaked at number thirteen a week later. On the 'Billboard' Tropical Songs, the song peaked at number-one on the week of 29 October 1994 replacing "Quien Eres T" by Luis Enrique and was succeeded by "En Las Nubes" by Edgar Joel two weeks later.

An editor for 'Latina' magazine remarked India's cover as "sensational" and that it "flattens" Castro's version of the song.

Charts



Credits and personnel



Credits adapted from the Allmusic and 'Dicen Que Soy' liner notes.

* La India vocals

* Roberto Belester songwriting

* Sergio George piano, keyboard programming, drum programming, chorus

* Ruben Rodriguez bass guitar

* Papo Pepin congas

* Sammy Garcia congas

* Richie Bastar congas

* Bobby Allende bongos

* Marc Quiones timbales

* Ite Jerez trumpet

* Angie Machado trumpet

* Luis Bonilla trombone

* William Cepeda trombone

* Johnny Rivera chorus

* Eustace "Huey" Dunbar chorus

See also



*Billboard Top Latin Songs Year-End Chart

*List of number-one hits of 1993 (Mexico)

*List of number-one 'Billboard' Hot Latin Tracks of 1993

*List of 'Billboard' Tropical Airplay number ones of 1994 and 1995

References



Category:1991 songs

Category:1993 singles

Category:1994 singles

Category:Cristian Castro songs

Category:Grupo Bronco songs

Category:La India songs

Category:Spanish-language songs

Category:Song recordings produced by Sergio George

Category:Fonovisa Records singles

Category:RMM Records singles

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