Recuerdos, Vol. II

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Recuerdos, Vol. II
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Studio album by
Released1984
Label Ariola Mexico
Juan Gabriel chronology
Todo
(1983)
Recuerdos, Vol. II
(1984)
Pensamientos
(1986)

Recuerdos, Vol. II is the nineteenth studio album by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, released in 1984. It is reportedly the best-selling album of all time in Mexico, with over seven million units sold. [1] It received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Mexican-American performance in 1985. [2] The album yielded the hit "Querida", which is one of Gabriel's most popular well-known songs.

Contents

Track listing

All tracks are written by Juan Gabriel

No.TitleLength
1."Juarez es el #1"3:27
2."Meche"3:57
3."El Noa Noa II"5:09
4."Eternamente Agradecido"3:39
5."Que No Diera Yo"4:42
6."Recuerdos"4:02
7."Querida"5:27
8."Bailando"4:05
9."Besame"4:10
10."Tus Ojos Mexicanos Lindos"4:57

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References

  1. Molina, Brenda (10 September 2008). "Tiene mil 200 canciones". Palabra (in Spanish). p. 2. Retrieved 5 February 2024.
  2. "Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences nominees for Grammy..." United Press International. January 10, 1985. Retrieved June 2, 2020.