Customer Reviews

Historia De Un Idolo 1 (Spec) (Dlx)

5 star:		(11)
4 star:		(2)
3 star:		(1)
2 star:		(0)
1 star:		(0)

 

 

This is another "must have" Chente CD with a bunch of his truly classic songs. Like one of the other reviewers said, Vicente Fernandez can be compared to Frank Sinatra in both his mastery and popularity in his chosen form of music. But even Frank did'nt have pipes like these! "El Rey" is in a class of his own.
Some of the best tunes here include the beautiful "Lastima Que Seas Ajena" and the powerfully mournful "Que De Raro Tiene". Still, the tops on this CD and one of his best ever is the heart-wrenching "Mi Viejo". It would take a rather heartless soul to not be moved by this song. It's that good.
As good as this collection is, I give it four stars only because overall, I like the song selection on "Historia, Vol. 2" a little better. This is, however, just my personal taste and most Chente fans will be very happy with either one of these discs. In fact, these two CD's would give a new Chente fan an excellent introduction to his music.

A wonderful compilation of the most popular songs sung by the the legendary Vicente Fernandez. This album and Historia de un Idolo 2 is a must have for anyone that loves Vicente, musica ranchera or love Mexican music. His voice is incredibly beautiful, and powerful. I went to see him live in Madison Sq. Garden and he sounds exactly the same. His voice as beautiful as ever. He sang for 2 and a haft hours without intermission. Chente is in a class by himself. Incomparable !

Outstanding music from the past to present. Awesome memorabilia set. There are songs on this CD that goes down in history forever.

Vicente's voice is smooth, expressive and passionate. All his music delivers his convictions of love in your ears.

A great CD to own. Pick up the second half of this two CD set, and get more from Doñ Vicente Fernandez and just lay back and listen.

I have never heard so many awsome songs in one entire CD, this guy just blows me away, he's songs are just sooo good and they go straight to your heart, but you have to really pay attention to them, if I could ever meet him I would just like to tell him that he has an amazing voice and that I am in love with ALL of his songs!

Just buy this...I can recommend it 100% !!

Words can not describe how awesome this man's voice is.. his lyrics, his music, his fantastic voice all touch your heart like no other music can! Trust me! I listen to a lot of music and this CD has some of the best that has ever been made! VIVA CHENTE Y SU MUSICA!!

Tuve el privilegio de ver Vicente Fernández cantar en los "Latin Grammies" hace poco. El señor tiene una dicción perfecta y una presencia escénica de un verdadero veterano de la canción. Da cátedra a los jóvenes en como se debe cantar en público. Lo único que no me impresionó del CD fue el dúo que hizo con Roberto Carlos. El pobre R. Carlos suena como tuviera anemia a lado de Vicente Fernández. Recomiendo mucho este CD. Los músicos son extraordinarios--¡los violines están afinadas!--y tocan con mucho arte y buen gusto.

This is the one Chente Cd you would want to have left in your car if your house burned down. This is the one you'll always come back to after staying out all night with those other 'viejas'. By the way I really wish they would put more info in the sleeves like lyrics or some nice sombrero poses. Please Don Chente, have someone 'fix' your website too, please?

This album is terrific. All of the songs take me back to the days of the old Mexican west, and Vincente seems to be living his songs as he sings them. I play this cd over and over, I can't get enough.

I was disappointed with this album. I purchased La Historia De Un Idolo vol. II and thought I would have similar listening experience but the sound quality is not very good. Save your money or purchase another album.

I am a fan of Vicente,we love his muscic, and we have seen him in person in San Fransico Calif., at the Cow Palace a few years ago.