Recuerdo (song)

"Recuerdo" (English: "Memory") is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin released as the only promotional single from  his first extended play, Pausa (2020).[2] on July 23, 2020. The track features Mexican singer Carla Morrison

"Recuerdo"
Promotional single by Ricky Martin and Carla Morrison
from the album Pausa
LanguageSpanish
English title"Memory"
ReleasedJuly 23, 2020 (2020-07-23)
Recorded2020
Genre
Length3:52
LabelSony Latin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)Edgar Barrera "Edge"
Ricky Martin Promotional singles chronology
"Shine"
(2011)		 "Recuerdo"
(2020)
Music video
"Recuerdo" on YouTube

Critical reception

Griselda Flores from Billboard gave the song a positive review, saying "Perhaps one of the most beautiful ballads released this year (2020), the heart-wrenching lyrics in this emotional track call for an introspection of the mind and soul."[1]

Also Rolling Stone praised the song, both Martin and Morrison's vocals and the lyrics, saying "The two singers have complementary vocal styles: Morrison’s is light and lilting, while Martin prefers a creamier, more forceful approach. Morrison kicks things off, then Martin turns up the heat. The beat stays unwaveringly skeletal as the vocal fireworks get increasingly ornate. The whole thing seems expertly designed for a performance at a future awards show, probably with a full choir — a cavernous space where onstage drama can heighten the emotion of the lyrics."[3]

Music video

Directed by the Puerto Rican Carlos Pérez, the video was made in compliance with the physical distance measures, and this time, Ricky Martin worked from the city of Los Angeles, in California, while Carla Morrison did the same from the French capital, Paris.[4][5]

Live performances

Ricky Martin and Carla Morrison performed the song on The Ellen DeGeneres Show on June 23, 2020.[6]

They also performed it in a virtual event, Can't Cancel Pride: Helping LGBTQ+ People in Need, to raise visibility and funds for LGBTQ+ communities.[7][8]

Charts
Chart (2020) Peak
position
Honduras Pop (Monitor Latino)[9]
12
Puerto Rico (Monitor Latino)[10]
9
US Latin Pop Digital Song Sales (Billboard)[11]
15
US Latin Pop Songs (Billboard)[12] 12
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References
  1. "Ricky Martin Drops Surprise EP 'Pausa': Here's Every Collaboration Featured". May 28, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  2. "Pausa – EP by Ricky Martin". Apple Music. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  3. "Ricky Martin Releases New 'Pausa' EP; Hear 'Recuerdo' With Carla Morrison". May 28, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  4. "RICKY MARTIN PRESENTA EL VIDEO "RECUERDO" JUNTO A CARLA MORRISON". Sony Music Latin. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  5. "Ricky Martin: "Se me ocurrió enviarle un mensaje en medio de la pandemia para preguntarle si colaboraría conmigo"". Billboard. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  6. "Ricky Martin, Carla Morrison Perform 'Recuerdo' on 'Ellen'". June 23, 2020. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  7. "Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, and more stars join P&G and iHeartRadio's virtual Pride event". June 17, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  8. "Katy Perry, Ricky Martin, more celebrate LGBTQ+ community with 'Can't Cancel Pride' event". June 25, 2020. Retrieved July 18, 2020.
  9. "Honduras Pop". Retrieved July 29, 2020.
  10. "Puerto Rico". Retrieved August 4, 2020.
  11. "US Latin Pop Digital Song Sales". Billboard. Retrieved July 24, 2020.
  12. "Ricky Martin Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved August 11, 2020.
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