Corazón Espinado
Encyclopedia
"Corazón Espinado" is a song by Santana
and Fher Olvera
of the Latin rock group Maná
. The song was written, produced and sung by Fher Olvera, and co-produced by Alex González
. It was released on the Santana
album Supernatural in 1999, and became a massive hit in Spanish-speaking countries. It won the "Record of the Year
" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards
. In addition, Santana and Maná performed the song at the Latin Grammys.
winner Mayré Martínez
performed the song in the sixth concert, and it became one of her iconic performances, since it was the first time she showcased her whistle register
on the show. In February 2007, her official website launched a poll for fans to decide which song they wanted to have as the next radio single from Mayre's debut album, Soy Mi Destino
, the winner song was the studio-recorded cover
of "Corazón Espinado". In the last few days of July 2007, the song gained heavy radio-airplay in all Latin America. Mayré performed the track in the third workshop episode of the second season of Latin American Idol, where she also presented her first album.
Santana (band)
Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
and Fher Olvera
Fernando Olvera
José Fernando Emilio "Fher" Olvera, in Puebla, Puebla, Mexico as José Fernando Emilio Olvera Sierra, is the secondary guitarist, composer, and lead singer for the Mexican rock band Maná. Olvera studied communications in the Universidad Iberoamericana...
of the Latin rock group Maná
Maná
Maná is a pop rock band from Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, whose career has spanned more than three decades. They have earned three Grammy Awards, seven Latin Grammy Awards, five MTV Video Music Awards Latin America, five Premios Juventud awards, nine Billboard Latin Music Awards and 13 Premios Lo...
. The song was written, produced and sung by Fher Olvera, and co-produced by Alex González
Alex González (musician)
Alejandro González , better known as Alex González, is an American Mexican musician of Cuban and Colombian origin. He is a member, drummer and songwriter for the Mexican band Maná. He is nicknamed "El Animal" and also sings lead vocals for many songs, including the single "Me Vale"...
. It was released on the Santana
Santana (band)
Santana is a rock band based around guitarist Carlos Santana and founded in the late 1960s. It first came to public attention after their performing the song "Soul Sacrifice" at the Woodstock Festival in 1969, when their Latin rock provided a contrast to other acts on the bill...
album Supernatural in 1999, and became a massive hit in Spanish-speaking countries. It won the "Record of the Year
Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year
The Latin Grammy Award for Record of the Year is an honor presented annually at the Latin Grammy Awards, a ceremony that recognizes excellence and creates a wider awareness of cultural diversity and contributions of Latin recording artists in the United States and internationally...
" and "Best Rock Performance by a Duo or Group" at the 2000 Latin Grammy Awards
Latin Grammy Awards
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry. Unlike the regular Grammy Award which primarily honors music produced in the United States, the Latin Grammy honors works produced anywhere around the...
. In addition, Santana and Maná performed the song at the Latin Grammys.
Charts
| Chart (1999) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Billboard Latin Pop Airplay Latin Pop Airplay Latin Pop Airplay is a record chart published on Billboard magazine. It features Latin music information from pop music usually in Spanish. It was established by the magazine on October 8, 1994 with Mañana by Cristian Castro being the first song to reach number-one... |
22 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 39 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 89 |
| Italian Singles Chart | 14 |
Release history
| Region | Date | Label |
|---|---|---|
| United States | June 13, 2000 | BMG International |
Mayré Martínez's Cover
In August 2006, Latin American IdolLatin American Idol
Latin American Idol is the Latin American edition of the popular British franchise of Idols, well-known for its American version American Idol. The show aims to discover the pop idol of the Latin American region...
winner Mayré Martínez
Mayré Martínez
Mayré Andrea de los Ángeles Martínez Blanco , is a Latin pop singer, songwriter. She rose to popularity in Latin America after winning the first season of the reality show Latin American Idol...
performed the song in the sixth concert, and it became one of her iconic performances, since it was the first time she showcased her whistle register
Whistle register
The whistle register is the highest register of the human voice, lying above the modal register and falsetto register...
on the show. In February 2007, her official website launched a poll for fans to decide which song they wanted to have as the next radio single from Mayre's debut album, Soy Mi Destino
Soy Mi Destino
Soy Mi Destino is a compilation album by Mayré Martínez from the songs she sung in Latin American Idol, which also includes a DVD with the live performances from the show...
, the winner song was the studio-recorded cover
Cover version
In popular music, a cover version or cover song, or simply cover, is a new performance or recording of a contemporary or previously recorded, commercially released song or popular song...
of "Corazón Espinado". In the last few days of July 2007, the song gained heavy radio-airplay in all Latin America. Mayré performed the track in the third workshop episode of the second season of Latin American Idol, where she also presented her first album.