Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas

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Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas
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Compilation album by
ReleasedApril 27, 2004
RecordedMarch 1976 – September 1993
Genre Mariachi, Latin, Mexican, Cuban
Label Elektra/Rhino
Producer Peter Asher
Linda Ronstadt chronology
The Very Best of Linda Ronstadt
(2002)
Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas
(2004)
Hummin' to Myself
(2004)

Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas (English translation: "My Blue Garden: The Favorite Songs") is a compilation album by American singer/songwriter/producer Linda Ronstadt, released in 2004.

Contents

The tracks were compiled from Ronstadt's previous Spanish-language albums Canciones De Mi Padre , Mas Canciones , and Frenesi (all of which were Grammy Award winners), as well as "Lo Siento Mi Vida" from Hasten Down the Wind and "Adonde Voy" from Winter Light . This album is currently out of print in the United States.

Reception

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Music critic Thom Jurek praised the compilation in his Allmusic review, writing: "Its remastered sound, personal notes, and photographs that annotate the selections make for a fine travelogue through this aspect of the singer's long career... these titles are all among the most interesting and compelling in her catalog. There is no hint of revisionism or novelty in their presentation or articulation. Musically, this set is gorgeous: full of life and passion, and brimming with stunning moments in both the vocal performances and arrangements. Wonderful." [1]

Track listing

No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."La Charreada" (The Charreada)Felipe Bermejo3:46
2."Rogaciano el Huapanguero" (Rogatian the Huapanguero)Valeriano Trejo3:07
3."Cuando Me Querias Tu" (When You Loved Me)Emilio Catarell Vela3:07
4."Lo Siento Mi Vida" (I'm sorry my life) Linda Ronstadt, Kenny Edwards, Gilbert Ronstadt3:55
5."Mi Ranchito" (My Little Ranch)Felipe Valdes Leal3:34
6."La Cigarra" (The Cicada)Ray Pérez, Soto3:50
7."Perfidia" (Perfidy)Alberto Dominguez, Milton Leeds3:46
8."Siempre Hace Frio" (It's Always Cold)Cuco Sanchez3:19
9."La Mariquita" (The Ladybug) Rubén Fuentes 2:59
10."Quiéreme Mucho" (Love Me a Lot)Augustin Rodriguez, Gonzalo Roig3:26
11."Verdad Amarga" (Bitter Truth) Consuelo Velázquez 3:27
12."Por un Amor" (For a Love)Gilberto Parra3:02
13."El Sol Que Tú Eres" (Sun That You Are)Traditional3:03
14."Tata Dios" (Father God)Trejo4:19
15."Adónde Voy" (Where I Am Going) Tish Hinojosa 3:11
16."Mentira Salome" (Lie Salome) Ignacio Piñeiro 2:53
17."Piel Canela" (Cinnamon Skin) Bobby Capó 3:06
18."Hay Unos Ojos" (There Are Some Eyes)Fuentes2:49
19."El Sueno" (The Dream)Nicandro Castillo3:43
20."El Crucifijo de Piedra" (The Crucifix of Stone) Roberto Cantoral 3:18

Release history

Release history and formats for Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas
RegionDateFormatLabelRef.
North AmericaApril 27, 2004CD
  • Elektra Records
  • Rhino Records
[3]

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References

  1. 1 2 Jurek, Thom. "Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas - Linda Ronstadt". Allmusic . Retrieved January 27, 2011.
  2. Brackett, Nathan; Christian Hoard (2004). The Rolling Stone Album Guide . New York City, New York: Simon and Schuster. p.  701. ISBN   0-7432-0169-8. rolling stone linda ronstadt album guide.
  3. Ronstadt, Linda (April 27, 2004). "Mi Jardin Azul: Las Canciones Favoritas (Liner Notes)". Elektra Records/Rhino Records . 76109.