"Me Amaras" | ||||
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Single by Ricky Martin | ||||
from the album Me Amaras | ||||
Released | January 25, 1993 | |||
Recorded | 1992–93; New York City, Madrid | |||
Genre | Latin pop | |||
Length | 4:29 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Juan Carlos Calderón | |||
Producer(s) | Juan Carlos Calderón | |||
Ricky Martin singles chronology | ||||
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Audio | ||||
"Ricky Martin - Me Amaras (Audio)" on YouTube |
"Me Amaras" (English: "You'll Love Me") is the first single from Ricky Martin's second studio solo album Me Amaras . It was released on January 25, 1993.
A music video was also released.
The song reached number six on the Hot Latin Songs in the United States.
Latin America promotional 12" single
Brazilian promotional 12" single
Chart (1993) | Peak position |
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US Hot Latin Songs ( Billboard ) [1] | 6 |
Chart (1993) | Position |
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US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard) [2] | 39 |
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