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Wikipedia article
"'Dormir Contigo'" is a song written by Armando Manzanero and produced and performed by Mexican singer Luis Miguel. The song is a pop ballad in which the protagonist expresses the joy of sleeping with his partner. It was released as the third single from the album 'Amarte Es un Placer' in January 2000. The track peaked at number 11 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States and number two on the Latin Pop Songs chart.
"Dormir Contigo" received positive reviews from music critics who consider it to be one of the best tracks on the album. Manzanero received a BMI Latin Award for the track in 2000. A promotional music video for "Dormir Contigo" was released and features Miguel performing the song live during the first leg of his Amarte Es Un Placer Tour in 1999.
Background and composition
In 1997, Luis Miguel released his twelfth studio album 'Romances', the third record in his 'Romance' series on which he covers classic Latin American boleros. It sold over 4.5 million copies and won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance in 1998. To promote 'Romances', he embarked on a tour of the United States, Latin America, and Spain lasting over a year. By 1998, Miguel was considered the most popular Latin artist internationally and his albums had sold over 35 million copies worldwide. Miguel began a relationship with American singer Mariah Carey the following year. After an absence of two years on the music scene, Miguel announced on 19 July 1999 that he would release a new album by September. He said the upcoming album would be a return to pop recordings as opposed to the bolero cover versions he had recorded on the 'Romance' series. He denied rumors that he was planning to record a duet with Carey. The album's final title, 'Amarte Es un Placer' was announced on 17 August 1999.
Miguel confirmed that it was the first album where he was more involved in the tracks' composition. In addition to Miguel co-writing several of the record's tracks, he was assisted by other composers including Armando Manzanero, Juan Carlos Caldern, and Arturo Perez. Recording took place at the A&M Studios, Cello Studios, Ocean Way Recording, Watersound, and the Record Plant in Hollywood, California with Miguel handling the productions himself.
"Dormir Contigo" is a "pop ballad" composed by Manzanero. In the lyrics, the protagonist describes the joy of sleeping with his lover. According to Manzanero, it is one of his two favorite songs that he has composed for Miguel (the other being "Por Debajo de la Mesa"). It was released as the third single from 'Amarte Es un Placer' in January 2000. Miguel performed the song live during the first leg of his Amarte Es Un Placer Tour in 1999. Miguel's performance of the song during the tour was released as a promotional music video.
Reception
Leila Cobo of the 'Miami Herald' called "Dormir Contigo" "beautiful" and mentioned that it has "some of the few memorable lyrics" on 'Amarte Es un Placer'. 'The Dallas Morning News' editor Mario Tarradell regarded "Dormir Contigo" as one of the "sensual and solemn ballads" on the album. Similarly, John Lannert of 'Billboard' magazine considered the track to be one of the "pair of moving romantic ballads" (the other being "Soy Yo" which Manzanero also composed). Richard Torres of 'Newsday' cited the ballad as one of the best tracks on the record. The track was recognized as one of the best performing Latin songs of the year at the BMI Latin Awards in 2002.
In the United States, "Dormir Contigo" debuted at number 16 on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Songs chart on the week of 1 January 2000. It peaked at number 11 five weeks later. The track also peaked at number two on the Latin Pop Songs chart (the number one position was held by Ricardo Arjona's song "Desnuda").
Charts
Personnel
Credits adapted from the 'Amarte Es un Placer' liner notes.
* Luis Miguel producer, vocals
* Armando Manzanero songwriter
* Bill Ross arranger
* Francisco Loyo rhythm arranger
References
Category:1999 songs
Category:2000 singles
Category:1990s ballads
Category:Luis Miguel songs
Category:Songs written by Armando Manzanero
Category:Song recordings produced by Luis Miguel
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:Warner Music Latina singles
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