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Influencias

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The title itself is a give-away Influencias, which means Influences. This excellent compilation of songs is a way for Chayanne to express to his fans what music and which singers have impacted and influenced his life. The first song La Vida Sigue Igual is the creation of none other than the Spain-born Julio Iglesias (Enrique's father), who is considered by many people the best Spanish singer of all times. The song deals with the fact that no matter what happens in this world, life will continue its course. Roberto Carlos, who many say is Brazil's best singer, originally sang the second song Amada Amante. Una Muchacha Y Una Guitarra, this is all Sandro (El Idolo de America - America's Idol), supposedly, needed to sing. During the 70's his voice and his music took control and expanded everywhere from Argentina (where he was born) to the rest of the Americas. With Yo Soy Aquel, Chayanne recognizes Raphael's influence in his life. The native of Spain (Raphael), most experts claim, is said to possess one of the best voices in the world. Chayanne's more upbeat music, yes the one that makes you move and dance, has been influenced by Jose Luis Rodriguez -El Puma, who originally sings Pavo Real/Agarranse De Las Manos. The next two influences on Chayanne's music, we find through his next two interpretations, are both from Mexico. First, it's the Mexican bohemian Jose Jose who first sang Gavilan O Paloma; Jose Jose's romantic music can take a guy or a girl to complete delirium if love is not reciprocated - his music is beautiful, sad, soft and harsh, all at once. The second is Mexico's premiere voice, Juan Gabriel, and Chayanne chose Querida to reflect that. This is an incredible song, but I am surprised he did not choose Abrazame Muy Fuerte, which is (in my terms) the best song I have ever heard. I am also glad to see that my favorite singer in the whole world, Camilo Sesto, has also influenced Chayanne. They both have soft romantic voices, and with Amor Libre Chayanne does an incredible job since the version is a little different but the passion remains. His compatriot, Jose Feliciano, has also contributed, musically speaking, to Chayanne's music and career development. Paso La Vida Pensando is one of many themes interpreted by Jose Feliciano, and Chayanne also does a wonderful job to demonstrate his admiration for Jose Feliciano. The last song, Pedro Navaja, and its original interpreter, Ruben Blades, does not do much for me, but with 9 out of 10 I should not be complaining. It's an unbelievable CD with well-chosen songs; it creates a window for the fans to penetrate Chayanne's world so we can understand where his coming from when he is singing, and to know what he listens to when he is not.

I first learned about Chayanne through the movie "Dance With Me". I have a collection of his CDs, and I have been learning Spanish just to understand his songs. As a result, I am being introduced to one of the most beautiful languages in the world, Spanish. Chayanne's songs are poetry. "Influencias" is one his best recordings so far. I am looking forward to his future musical projects.

If you've decided to check out Chayanne's music, this is the CD to start with!

I became a huge Chayanne fan after seeing him in the movie Dance With Me so I started buying his CDs. Influencias has become my favorite Chayanne CD. I especially love Pedro Navaja (written by Rueben Blades) and Gavilan O Paloma. I play this CD over and over for hours; I just love it! I wish I understood Spanish. No matter; I still love Chayanne's music.

I enjoy my excercises with this CD. The music is so lovely and what a voice, Chayanne has a lovely voice!!!

I thought this CD was much more recent than 1995. It has his older ballad style and I prefer his more recent work.

si eres romantico y te gusta las canciones de otros interpretes, interpretadas por este cantante de voz sutil, entonces tienes que tenerlo.

En este CD Chayanne canta varias canciones que ya habíamos escuchado con otros interpretes, creo que todas le van muy bien y algunas que no me gustaban con los otros con él las adoro, no pueden dejar de comprarlo se los recomiendo.

I WANT TO SAY THAT I KNEW CHAYANNE TO BE, TO ME ONE OF THE MOST TALENTED SINGER'S IN THE WORLD.I KNEW HIS MUSIC BEFORE DANCE WITH ME .I'VE LOVED HIS MUSIC SINCE HIS FIRST CD CAME OUT HIS MUSIC IS SURMOUNTED BY NOONE THAT I'VE EVER HEARD. HIS TALENTS DON'T END AT MUSIC, HE'S A GREAT ACTOR AS HE PROVED IN THE NOVELA IN WHICH HE STARS WITH JUDY. I'VE LEARNED SPANISH TO UNDERSTAND HIS SONGS IN THE PROCESS I HAVE LEARNED A BEAUTIFUL LANGUAGE AND CULTURE. HISPANIC MUSIC IS SPIRUTUAL AND TOUCHES YOUR SOUL DEEP WITHIN. I LISTEN TO EVERY TYPE OF HISPANIC MUSIC FROM THE MARIACHI TO THE MARIENGE , SALSA ETC. HIS TALENTS DON'T END WITH BEING A SINGER/ACTOR HE HAS AN EXCELLENT SMILE. HE MAKES PEOPLE LAUGH, AS A MATTER OF FACT HE'S ALWAYS LAUGHING. MY FAVORITE CD'S OF HIS ARE VOLVER A NACER & MIS MEJORES MOMENTOS.WHICH MEANS LEARNING TO LIVE & MY FAVORITE SONGS. TO ANYONE THAT HAS NEVER HEARD AND UNDERSTANDS NO SPANISH GET THE SOUNDTRACK DANCE WITH ME.(HE SINGS IN ENGLISH) TO ANYONE THAT WANTS TO EXPERIENCE THIS FABULOUS MUSIC LEARN SPANISH. ITS SENSASIONAL, AFTER ALL ITS THE MOST ROMANTIC LANGUAGE IN THE WORLD THEIR WORDS TOUCH YOUR SOUL, WHICH OF COURSE INCLUDES THEIR MUSIC AND ESPECIALLY THE LYRICS.