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Imagíname Sin Ti

"Imagíname Sin Ti" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Luis Fonsi from his second studio album, Eterno (2000). The song was written by Rudy Pérez and Mark Portmann, with the former handling its production. It is an R&B-tinged ballad about the singer moving away from his lover and realizing he cannot live without her. Fonsi also recorded an English-language version of the song titled "Imagine Me Without You", which was produced by Veit Renn. The accompanying music video for the Spanish version was filmed by Marlene Salomé and filmed in Venezuela.

"Imagíname Sin Ti"
Single by Luis Fonsi
from the album Eterno
Released2000
GenreR&B
Length4:26
LabelUniversal Latino
Composer(s)
Lyricist(s)Pérez
Producer(s)Pérez
Luis Fonsi singles chronology
"Me Iré"
(1999) 		"Imagíname Sin Ti"
(2000) 		"No Te Cambio por Ninguna"
(2000)

Commercially, "Imagíname Sin Ti" topped the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Tropical Airplay charts in the United States. It was recognized as one of the best-performing Latin songs of the year at the 2001 American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers (ASCAP) Latin Awards. The song has been covered by Jaci Velasquez, Martin Nievera Abraham Mateo, and CNCO. Velasquez's version received airplay on Christian radio stations and was nominated Song of the Year at the 2001 GMA Dove Awards.

Background and composition

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In 1998, Luis Fonsi released his debut album, Comenzaré, which was well-received and certified platinum in the Latin field by the Recording Industry Association of America.[1][2] It led to Fonsi receiving a nomination for Pop Album of the Year by a New Artist at the 2000 Billboard Latin Music Awards.[3] In June 2000, his record label Universal Music Latino announced that Fonsi would release his next studio album, Eterno, on June 20, 2000.[4] Eterno was produced by Cuban American musician Rudy Pérez. For the project, Fonsi was "involved in every step of the way" including the chorus arrangements.[5] Pérez and Mark Portmann wrote the opening track "Imagíname Sin Ti", which was deemed a "R&B-tinged ballad".[6][7] Lyrically, Billboard editor Suzette Fernandez described it as "for anyone who moves away from a loved one and realizes that you can't live without that person".[8] Pérez originally wrote it as a poem and was inspired by his "eternal love for his wife".[9] Fonsi also recorded an English-language version of the song titled "Imagine Me Without You" which was produced by Veit Renn.[6]

Promotion and reception

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"Imagíname Sin Ti" was released as Eterno's lead single in 2000 by Universal Music Latino.[10][11] A remix of the track was included on Remixes (2001), while the track itself was included on his greatest hits album Éxitos 98:06 (2006).[12][13] The accompanying music video was directed by Marlene Salomé, filmed in Venezuela, and features Venezuelan actress Gaby Espino.[14][15] Ramiro Burr wrote for the San Antonio Express-News that the song "showcases Fonsi's limited but effective vocal range".[6] In 2017, Billboard editor Suzette Fernandez listed it as among Fonsi's 15 best songs.[8] In the same year, a writer for Telemundo noted it as one of Fonsi's best songs that had been forgotten.[16] At the 2001 ASCAP Latin Music Awards, it was recognized as the best-performing Latin songs of the year under "Pop/Balada" category.[17] Commercially, it became Fonsi's first number one song on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs and Tropical Airplay charts,[18][19] while also peaking at number two on the Latin Pop Airplay chart.[20] It was 20th best-performing track of 2000 on the Hot Latin Songs year-end chart.[21]

The English version was covered by American singer Jaci Velasquez on her fourth studio album, Crystal Clear (2000).[22][23] This version was also produced by Pérez along with Mark Heimmerman and released as its lead single in 2000 on Christian radio stations where it received airplay.[24] On the review of the album, Jesus Freak Hideout reviewer John DiBlase mentioned it as one of the record's "powerful" ballads,[25] while The Washington Post contributor Richard Harrington found it to be "inspirational".[26] Velasquez's cover was nominated Song of the Year at the 32nd GMA Dove Awards in 2001, but ultimately lost to "Redeemer" by Nicole C. Mullen.[27][28]

Other covers included the English version covered by Filipino singer Martin Nievera on his album More Souvenirs (2001), with a few alterations to the lyrics,[9][29] and the original Spanish version recorded by Latin American boy band CNCO for their covers album, Déjà Vu (2021), where it released as the ninth single from the album that same year.[30]

Personnel

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Adapted from the Eterno liner notes:[7]

  • David Cole –mixing
  • Luis Fonsi – lead vocals
  • Michael Greene –engineering
  • Shawn McIntire –engineering assistant
  • Raul Midon – chorus arrangement, background vocalist
  • Joel Numa –engineering
  • Rudy Pérez – producer, director, arrangement
  • Mark Portmann – keyboards, arrangement, programming
  • Neil Stubenahus – bass
  • Felipe Tichauer –engineering assistant
  • Michael Thompson – guitar
  • Utah Symphony – strings
  • Larry Warrilow – copyist
  • Bruce Weeden –engineering

Charts

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Cazares, David (March 15, 2002). "Fonsi's Latest CD All Sugary Pop, a Little Salsa". Sun-Sentinel. p. 32. ProQuest 387945831. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  2. ^ "American certifications – Luis Fonsi – Comenzare". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  3. ^ Lannert, John (April 29, 2000). "Catch Some Rising Stars: Artist Showcases Offer a Glimpse Into the Future of Latin Music". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 18. p. 16. Archived from the original on May 19, 2021. Retrieved May 9, 2012.
  4. ^ "Noticias". Universal Music Latino. Archived from the original on June 20, 2000.
  5. ^ Cobo, Leila (August 26, 2000). "Good Timing and Luck Benefits Fonsi". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 35. p. 56. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  6. ^ a b c Burr, Ramiro (May 18, 2001). "Next-Big-Thing Buzz Swirls Around Fonsi". San Antonio Express-News. p. 40. ProQuest 388097269. Retrieved May 20, 2023. Imaginame is a soft, r&b-tinged ballad that showcases Fonsi's limited but effective vocal range.
  7. ^ a b Eterno (CD liner). Luis Fonis. United States: Universal Music Latino. 2000. 012 159 074-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  8. ^ a b Fernandez, Suzette (September 13, 2017). "Luis Fonsi's 15 Best Songs: Critic's Pick". Billboard. Archived from the original on October 4, 2022. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  9. ^ a b Lo, Ricky (January 29, 2002). "True Story Behind Martin's New Song". The Philippine Star. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  10. ^ Villegas, Lizeth (November 17, 2000). "'Yo le canto al amor'". Mural (in Spanish). p. 4. ProQuest 374152580. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
  11. ^ Imagíname Sin Ti (Media notes). Luis Fonsi. United States: Universal Music Latino. 2000. CDP 502-2.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  12. ^ Birchmeier, Jason. "Luis Fonsi - Exitos: 98:06 Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on February 27, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  13. ^ "Luis Fonsi - Luis Fonsi: Remixes Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on January 23, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  14. ^ "Gaby Espino". ¡Hola!. September 15, 2021. Archived from the original on October 10, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  15. ^ "Ricardo Montaner revela el secreto del video del tema 'Amén' y hasta Luis Fonsi reacciona" (in Spanish). Nueva Rioja. January 2, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  16. ^ "Las mejores canciones de Luis Fonsi... esas que quizá no recordabas (VIDEO)" (in Spanish). Telemundo. July 26, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  17. ^ "El Premio ASCAP Awards Arturo Sandoval, Songwriter Omar Alfanno". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 21. Prometheus Global Media. May 19, 2001. p. 50. Retrieved September 27, 2013.
  18. ^ a b "Luis Fonsi Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  19. ^ a b "Luis Fonsi Chart History (Tropical Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2021.
  20. ^ a b "Luis Fonsi Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved May 19, 2023.
  21. ^ a b c d "The Year in Music: 2000". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. December 30, 2000. pp. YE-74, 78. ISSN 0006-2510. Archived from the original on August 24, 2022. Retrieved August 29, 2022.
  22. ^ Cobo, Leila (December 30, 2000). "Rudy Pérez Tops Hot Latin Tracks Producers List for 2000". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. p. 17. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved January 7, 2024.
  23. ^ Ruhlmann, William. "Jaci Velasquez - Crystal Clear Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on December 21, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  24. ^ Price, Deborah Evans (August 12, 2000). "Jaci Velásquez Polishes 'Crystal Clear' Christian Set on Word". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 33. p. 16. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  25. ^ DiBiase, John (August 7, 2000). "Jaci Velasquez, 'Crystal Clear' Review". Jesus Freak Hideout. Archived from the original on September 20, 2021. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  26. ^ Harrington, Richard (August 10, 2001). "Jaci Velasquez 'Crystal Clear'". The Washington Post. Archived from the original on August 27, 2017. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  27. ^ Price, Deborah Evans (February 3, 2001). "Dove Nominees Announced". Billboard. Vol. 113, no. 5. p. 20. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  28. ^ Starnes, Todd (April 27, 2001). "Christian Rock Band Third Day Big winner at 32nd Dove Awards". Baptist Press. Archived from the original on December 2, 2022. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  29. ^ "Martin Nievera - More Souvenirs Album Reviews, Songs & More". AllMusic. Archived from the original on July 6, 2020. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
  30. ^ Coca, Laura (March 11, 2021). "CNCO estrena el videoclip de 'Imagíname Sin Ti', la nueva versión del tema de Luis Fonsi" (in Spanish). Los 40. Archived from the original on March 24, 2023. Retrieved May 21, 2023.
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