Ricky Martin (1999)
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Ricky Martin (1999) is the fifth album of Puerto-Rican singer Ricky Martin. The album was his third to be marketed in the United States and it is his first album in English.
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About
The album was released on May 11, 1999 by Sony Records.Ricky Martin (1999) hit four singles namely; "Livin' La Vida Loca" "Bella" "Shake Your Bon-Bon" "She Bangs". It has sold a worldwide sales of more than than 17 million copies.
During its first week of released it has already been in top 1 position and remains to be in top 10 for 20 weeks in the US Billboard 200.
The first and most prominent single was Livin' La Vida Loca which hit the waves making it number 1 in different countries and continents. The Cup of Life was used in the 1998 World Cup theme and was also featured in the movie Harry Potter:Quidditch World Cup. He had a duet with Madonna in the song Be Careful and with Meja in the song Private Emotion. The album plays a series of moments, some more thrilling than others.
Tracks
| Track | Title | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Livin' La Vida Loca | 4:03 |
| 2 | Spanish Eyes | 4:05 |
| 3 | She's all I ever had | 4:55 |
| 4 | Shake your bon-bon | 3:12 |
| 5 | Be Careful | 4:04 |
| 6 | I Am Made of You | 4:39 |
| 7 | I Love You For A Day | 3:46 |
| 8 | Private Emotion | 4:02 |
| 9 | The Cup of Life | 4:39 |
| 10 | You Stay With Me | 4:12 |
| 11 | Livin' La Vida Loca (spanish version) | 4:04 |
| 12 | I Count the Minutes | 4:18 |
| 13 | Bella | 4:56 |
| 14 | Maria | 7:06 |
Awards & Certifications
Awards
| Year | Award | Category |
|---|---|---|
| 1999 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Dance Video for Livin' La Vida Loca |
| 1999 | MTV Video Music Awards | Best Pop Video for "Livin' La Vida Loca" |
Certifications
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Chart Toppers
| Year | Title | U.S Billboard | U.S Latin Charts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Livin' La Vida Loca | 1
| 1
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| 1999 | Bella | 2
| 1
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| 1999 | Shake Your Bon-Bon | 22
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Credits
Performance Credits
Ricky Martin Performer, Vocals, Main Performer
Hugh McDonald Bass
Jorge Movaga Viola
Dennis Molchan Violin
Dan Neufeld Viola
Barbara Porter Violin
Sue Pray Viola
Rita Quintero Vocals
Matthew Raimondi Violin
Claytoven Richardson Viola
Anatoly Rosinsky Violin
Elliott Rosoff Violin
Bob Sanov Violin
Sheldon Sanov Violin
Laura Seaton' Violin
Dan Shea Keyboards
Mark Orrin Shaman Cello
Rafael Solano Percussion
Eve Sprecher Violin
David Stenske Viola
Mark Sweet Violin
Dana Teboe Trumbone
Richard Treat Cello
Miwako Watanabe Violin
John Wittenberg Violin
Ming Yeh Violin
Ken Yerke Violin
Mihail Zinovyev Violin
Anthony Posk Violin
Olbin Burgos Percussion
Susan Chatman Violin
Michael Ferril Violin
Matt Funes Violin
Elizabeth Lim Violin
Daniel Smith Cello
Dale Stuckebruck Violin
John Walz Cello
David Eloart Violin
Daniel Lopez Percussion
John Kricker Trombone
Suzie Katayama Cello
Damian Legassick Keyboards
Bob Peterson Violin
Eddie Salkin Flute
Ricardo Suarez Bass
Dan Warner Guitar
Paquito Hechavarria Piano
Robi Rosa Vocals, Guitar
Tod French Cello
Tommy Anthony Guitar
Randall Barlou Guitar, Trumpet
Robert Cooper Cello
George Noriega Organ
Juan Vicente Zambrano Keyboards
Rudy Stein Cello
Karen Ritscher Violin
Al Hershberger Violin
Rachel Purkin Violin
Gil Romero Violin
Jennifer Bellusci Violin
Robert Berg Viola
Brian Benning Violin
Eve Butler Violin
Jennifer Munday Violin
Conesha Monet Vocals
Gerry Hilera Violin
Herman "Teddy" Mullet Horn
David Siegel Clarinet
John Hayhurst Viola
Vaje Ayrikian Cello
Ruth Bruegger Violin
Thomas Dienner Viola
Virginia Frazier Viola
Tod French Cello
Mark Markman Violin
Vicky Miscolczy Viola
Horia Moroaica Violin
Pat Johnson Violin
Aimee Kreston Violin
David Heiss Vioncello
Henry Gronnier Violin
Steve Richards Cello
William Orbit Guitar, Keyboard
Bruce Dukov Violin
Sue Ann Carwell Vocals
Jon Secada Vocals
Luis Enrique Percussion
Elizabeth Wilson Violin
Ethel Abelson Violin
Murray Adler Violin
Martin Agee Violin
Donna Allen Vocals
Lamar Alson Violin
Richard Altenbach Violin
Rusty Anderson Guitar
Kenny Aronoff Drums
Julien Barber Viola
Belinda Whitney-Barratt Violin
Eric Brazilian Guitar
Mari Tsumura Violin
Alfred Brown Viola
Denyse Buffun Viola
Kenneth Burward Viola
Jorge Calandrelli Conductor
David Campbell Conductor
Darius Campo Violin
Randy Cantor Keyboards
Jorge Casas Performer
Robert Chansow Violin
Tony Concepcion Trumpet, Flugelhorn
Larry Corbett Cello
Paulino Da Costa Percussion
Brian Dembow Viola
Joel Derouin Violin
John Dexter Viola
Assa Drori Violin
May Ellen Violin
Jerry Epstein Violin
Stephen Erdody Cello
Mary Helen Ewing Viola
Henry Ferber Violin
Stephanie Fife Cello
EriK Friedland Violoncello
Armen Garabedian Violin
Beri Garabedian Violin
Hector Garrido Conductor
Gerald Tarack Violin
Harris Goldman Violin
Diva Goodfriend Koven Flute
Endre Granat Violin
Maurice Grants Cello
Julie Green Violoncello
Allan Grunfeld Violin
Juliet Haffner Viola
Clayton Haslop Violin
Tiffany Hu Violin
Rob Hyman Organ
Skylet Jett Vocals, Performer
Liza Johnson Violin
Pat Johnson Violin
Karen Karisrud Violin
Dennis Karmazyn Cello
Janet Lakatos Viola
Michael Landau Guitar
Regis Landiorio Violin
Ann Leathers Violin
Brian Leonard Violin
Lee Levin Drums
Richard Locker Cello
Manny Lopez Guitar
Madonna Performer
Technical Credits
Khris Kellow Programming
Ted Jensen Mastering
Don Hahn Engineer
Mick Guzauski Mixing
David Gleeson Engineer
David Frazier Engineer
Emilio Estefan, Jr. Executive Producer
Charles Dye Engineer, Mixing
Madonna Producer
Joe Chiccarelli Engineer
Rob Chiarelli Engineer
Randy Cantor Programming
Scott Canto Engineer
Chris Apistle Project Coordinator
Desmond Child Producer
William Orbit Producer
Danita Ruiz Project Coordinator
German Ortiz Assistant Engineer
Craig Cozowick Engineer
Jeff Gregory Assistant Engineer
Ed Williams Assistant Engineer
Tony Mandini Assistant Engineer
Gustavo Bonnet Assistant Engineer
Jim Porto Assistant Engineer
Jules Gondan Engineer
Iris Aponte Production Coordination
Wassim Zreik Assistant Engineer
Angelo Medina Executive Producer
Alfred Figueroa Assistant Engineer
Robert Valdez Engineer
Jose Luis Vega Image Construction
Chris Wiggins Assistant Engineer
Steve Menesses Assistant Engineer
Joanna Ifrah A&R
Leo Herrera Assistant Engineer
Javier Garza Engineer
Pablo Flores Producer
Juan Vicente Zambrano Arranger
George Noriega Producer
Diego Uchitel Photography
Benny Faccone Engineer
Erwin Gorostiza Art Direction, Design
Walter Afanasieff Producer
Freddie Pinero, Jr. Engineer
Damian Legassick Programming
K.C. Porter Producer
Sebastian Krys Engineer
Mark Endert Engineer
Dan Shea Producer
Elliot Scheiner Engineer
Dave Reutzas Engineer
Rik Pekkonen Engineer
Lester Mendez Programming
Patrick McCarthy Engineer, Mixing
Peter McCabe Engineer
Trivia
- He Has a duet with Madonna in this Album entitled Be Careful.
- The Song "The Cup of Life" has been the official song of The 1998 FIFA World Cup.
- "The Cup of Life" was also featured in Harry Potter:Quidditch World Cup.
Shop
- Find this CD on Amazon
Reviews
External Links
Categories: Album | Pop
