Amor a la Mexicana

Studio album by Thalía

Released

July 1, 1997

Recorded

1996–1997

Genre

Length

41:17 (standard)

Label

EMI Latin

Producer

Emilio Estefan, Jr. Kike Santander and Pablo Flores

Thalía chronology

Nandito Ako
(1997)

Amor a La Mexicana
(1997)

Arrasando
(2000)

Singles from Amor a la Mexicana

"Amor a la Mexicana"
Released: June 29, 1997
"Por Amor"
Released: October 7, 1997
"Mujer Latina"
Released: January 11, 1998
"Noches sin luna"
Released: January 21, 1998
"Ponle remedio"
"Es tu amor ("Ever After" soundtrack)"
"De dónde soy"
Released: August 23, 1998
"Dicen por ahí"
"Echa pa'lante ("Dance with Me" soundtrack)"
Released: 1998

Professional ratings
Review scores
Source	Rating
Allmusic	^[1]

Amor a la Mexicana (English: Mexican-style love) is the fifth studio album by Mexican singer Thalía.^[2] The album has been regarded as one of the singer's best releases to date, especially for the album's first single "Amor a la Mexicana", which showcased the evolution of Thalía as a musician.^[1]

The album had major success in Latin America, the U.S., Spain, France, Philippines and other European countries.

While it is assumed the song "Echa pa'lante" was included in the soundtrack of 1998 movie Dance with Me, starring Vanessa L. Williams and Puerto Rican pop star Chayanne, the version in the movie is completely different from the original song, even changing its message. The original song, in this album, was a political protest song against the ruling PRI in the 1997 Mexican parliamentary elections.

"Es tu amor" was released as the promotional single of the film "Ever After" in Latin America.

Promotion and Amor a la Mexicana Tour

Thalía visited many countries to promote her album. Some of the countries she toured were Puerto Rico, Venezuela, Italy, France, Philippines, Germany, Belgium, Ecuador, Argentina, Brazil, Chile, China, United Kingdom, El Salvador, Bolivia, Spain, Portugal, Indonesia, Lebanon, Finland, Austria and the United States.

Singles

Amor a la Mexicana
Por Amor: released as the second single of the album, the Por Amor video was released in two version directed by Gustavo Garzon the original album version and the "Primera Vez Remix" version, both were first aired in late 1997.
Mujer Latina: released as the third single. In Europe it was released as Vengo! Vengo! (Mujer Latina). It has two videos, and it was directed by Gustavo Garzon. Official remixes of the songs are: Zero Radio Mix (3:53); Euro Mix (3:11); Spirit Mix (3:38) and Zero Club Mix (6:23). Former Rugby player Kenny Logan performed a samba to Mujer Latina on the popular British TV series Strictly Come Dancing (series 5) in 2007.^[3]
Noches Sin Luna: released as the fourth single of the album, in the Brazilian CD, a Portuguese version of the song was included as a bonus track.
Ponle Remedio: released in 1998 and presented in television programs and radios stations as advertisement.
Es Tu Amor: released as the sixth single, it was included in the soundtrack of the movie Ever After. Thalia presented the song live during concerts and performed in several events.
De Dónde Soy: The single was released only in Spain and Latin America. A Portuguese version of the song (De onde sou) was also released and was included in the Brazilian edition of the album.
Dicen Por Ahí: released at the same time of De dónde soy as a radio and physical single. The song was performed in Thalía's soap opera Rosalinda.
Echa Pa'lante: released as the last single of the album, it was included in the Dance with Me movie soundtrack, and was performed in Thalía's soap opera Rosalinda.

Track listing

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Por amor"	Kike Santander	3:55
2.	"Noches sin luna"	Kike Santander,Migel Jose Velasquez	3:59
3.	"Mujer Latina"	Kike Santander	3:38
4.	"Amor a la Mexicana"	Mario Pupparo	4:25
5.	"Rosas"	Héctor Martínez, Mario Pupparo	4:36
6.	"Echa pa'lante"	Emilio Esfefan Jr., Javier Garza, Pablo Flores, Roberto Blades	3:52
7.	"Ponle remedio"	Roberto Blades	4:09
8.	"Es tu amor"	Kike Santander	4:38
9.	"De dónde soy"	Karla Aponte, Cesar Lemos	3:57
10.	"Dicen por ahí"	Aureo Baqueiro	3:57

Bonus tracks Brazilian Version
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"Menino lindo" (Menina linda)	Luciano Sotelino	4:11
12.	"De onde sou" (De Donde Soy)	Carla Aponet, Cesar Lemos	3:56
13.	"Noites Sem Lua" (Noches sin luna)	Kike Santander,Migel Jose Velasquez	3:57

Bonus tracks European Edition
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"Amor a la Mexicana" (Cuca's Fiesta Edit Mix)	Mario Pupparo	3:46
12.	"Por amor" (Primera Vez Remix)	Kike Santander	4:39
13.	"Mujer Latina" (Remix España)	Kike Santander	3:53

Por Amor (France Edition of Amor a La Mexicana)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"Amor a la Mexicana" (Cuca's Fiesta Edit Mix)	Mario Pupparo	3:46
2.	"Por amor"	Kike Santander	3:56
3.	"Piel Morena" (Hitmakers Radio Edit)	Kike Santander	3:54
4.	"Noches sin luna"	Kike Santander,Migel Jose Velasquez	4:00
5.	"Mujer Latina"	Kike Santander	3:38
6.	"Rosas"	Héctor Martínez, Mario Pupparo	4:39
7.	"Echa pa'lante"	Emilio Esfefan Jr., Javier Garza, Pablo Flores, Roberto Blades	3:54
8.	"Ponle remedio"	Roberto Blades	4:09
9.	"Es tu amor"	Kike Santander	4:37
10.	"De dónde soy"	Karla Aponte, Cesar Lemos	3:58
11.	"Dicen por ahí"	Aureo Baqueiro	4:00
12.	"Amor a la Mexicana"	Mario Pupparo	4:26

USA Re-release edition (2005)
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
11.	"Amor a la Mexicana" (Emilio Mix)	Mario Pupparo	3:59
12.	"Por amor" (Primera Vez Remix)	Kike Santander	4:39
13.	"Mujer Latina" (Remix España)	Kike Santander	3:53
14.	"Amor a la Mexicana" (Cuca's Fiesta Mix)	Mario Pupparo	6:44

Charts and certifications

Charts

Chart (1997)	Peak position
Hungarian Albums Chart^[4]	4
U.S. Billboard Top Latin Albums^[5]	6
U.S. Billboard Latin Pop Albums^[5]	2

Sales and certifications


Region	Certification	Certified units/Sales
Argentina (CAPIF)^[6]	2× Platinum	120,000^*
Chile^[7]	3× Platinum	70,000^[7]
Greece^[8]	Gold	10,000^[8]
Mexico (AMPROFON)^[9]	Gold	140,000^[10]
Philippines^[10]	Platinum	40,000^[10]
Spain (PROMUSICAE)^[11]	2× Platinum	200,000^{^}
United States (RIAA)^[12]	2× Platinum (Latin)	200,000^{^}
^*sales figures based on certification alone ^{^}shipments figures based on certification alone

References

1 2 Jason Birchmeier. "Thalia Review: Amor a La Mexicana (Allmusic)". Allmusic. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
↑ "Thalia Official Website: Discography - Amor a La Mexicana". Allmusic. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
↑ Stuart Heritage (2007-11-01). "Strictly Come Dancing Betting Odds: Gabby Logan Out, Who's Next?". Hecklerspray.com. Retrieved 2012-10-04.
↑ "Hungarian Albums Chart: Thalia - Amor a La Mexicana". www.mahasz.hu. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
1 2 "Billboard Albums Chart: Thalia - Amor a La Mexicana". Billboard. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
↑ "Argentinian album certifications – Thalia – Amor a la Mexicana". Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers.
1 2 "Thalia con su disco "Arrasando" gana otro disco de platino". ZonaMusical. July 26, 2000. Retrieved February 28, 2013.
1 2 "Thalia bloqueó tránsito en centro de Atenas". El Mercurio (in Spanish). Chile: Empresa El Mercurio S.A.P. 14 September 2000. Retrieved 24 November 2012.
↑ "Certificaciones – Thalia" (in Spanish). Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas.
1 2 3 Teresa Aguilera (November 29, 1997). "Thalia- Latin America's Reigning Music Queen". Billboard Magazine. Retrieved January 21, 2013.
↑ "Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1996-1999" (PDF). Solo Exitos 1959-2002 Ano A Ano.
↑ "American album certifications – Thalia – Amor a la Mexicana". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click Type, then select Latin, then click SEARCH

External links

Thalía

Discography Awards and nominations

Studio albums	Thalía (1990) Mundo de Cristal (1991) Love (1992) En éxtasis (1995) Amor a la Mexicana (1997) Arrasando (2000) Thalía (2002) Thalía (2003) El Sexto Sentido (2005) Lunada (2008) Habítame Siempre (2012) Amore Mio (2014) Latina (2016)

Compilation albums	Nandito Ako (1997) Thalía con banda: Grandes éxitos (2001) Hits Remixed (2003) Greatest Hits (2004) El comienzo de la Historia (2009)

Live albums	Primera Fila (2009) Viva Tour (2013)

Concert tours	High Voltage Tour (2004) The VIVA! Tour (2013) Latina Love Tour (2016)

Soap operas	Quinceañera (1988) María Mercedes (1992) Marimar (1994) María la del Barrio (1995) Rosalinda (1999)

Motion Pictures	Anastasia (Soundtrack) (1997)

Television Programs	VIP Noche (1991) Dora the Explorer : The Mermaid Kingdom (2011)

Related articles	Timbiriche Tommy Mottola Emilio Estefan Filmography

Recording companies	Universal Records EMI Latin Sony Music Latin

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