Mujer (album)
Mujer is the title of the first album by Spanish singer Marta Sánchez. Released in 1993, it was produced by Christian De Walden and Ralf Stemmann.
History and success
The album's first single "Desesperada" was an instant success in Mexico and Spain, reaching #1 in both countries and #9 on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks. For this single, the artist won "Best Dance Song" at the 1994 Eres Awards in México. The second single "De Mujer a Mujer" was another hit. "Tal Vez" and "Nube de Verano" were released as third and fourth singles, respectively, in Latin America. However, in Europe, "Amén" and "Lejos de Aquella Noche" were successful singles also.Mujer peaked at #49 on the Top Latin Albums chart. The album sold one million copies internationally and remains the biggest seller for the artist.The Mexican magazine Eres featured it in their Annual Review of the Best Albums of 1994.
Woman, the English version of the album, includes the same tracks but in a different order, and it also has a bonus track: a new version of "Desesperada" entitled "Desperate Lovers" featuring Paulo Ricardo.
Track listing for ''Mujer''
- "Desesperada" — 3:45
- "Amén" — 3:47
- "De Mujer A Mujer" — 4:48
- "Yo No Sé" — 4:08
- "Eso Es El Soul" — 4:20
- "Nube De Verano" — 3:43
- "Olvídate De Mí" — 3:46
- "Lejos de Aquella Noche" — 3:20
- "Tal Vez" — 3:47
- "El Último Rock" — 3:17
- "Cuidado" — 4:15
- "Desesperada " — 5:20
Track listing for ''Woman''
- "Desesperada" — 3:42
- "Amen" — 3:47
- "Where The Love Never Ends " — 4:48
- "That's Alright With Me " — 4:26
- "So Close To You " — 3:53
- "Out Of The Night " — 3:27
- "Lover In A Million " — 3:43
- "Once " — 3:20
- "Dignity " — 3:50
- "Whatever It Takes " — 3:27
- "Be Careful Of Your Dreams " — 4:17
- "Desesperada " — 5:22
- "Desperate Lovers" — 3:50
Personnel
- Produced and arranged by: Christian De Walden and Ralf Stemmann
- Co-Produced by and engineered by: Walter Clissen
- Recorded at Flamingo Café Recording Studio, Studio City, California
- Mixed at Enterprise Studios, North Hollywood, California
- Engineered and mixed by: Walter Clisson, John Schmidt and Fred Kelly
- Digitally mastered by: Brian Gardner and Chris Bellman at Bernie Grundman Mastering, Hollywood, California
- Photography: Juan Martin
Musicians
- Synclavier programming: Ralf Stemmann
- Keyboards: Ralf Stemmann and Randy Kerber
- Acoustic piano: Randy Kerber, Larry Steelman
- Guitars: James Harrah, Tim Pierce, Ramon Stagnaro
- Bass: Bob Parr
- Horns: “The Heart Attack” Bill Bergman, Nick Lane, Dennis Farias, Greg Smith and Les Lovett
- Saxophone and flute solos: Doug Norwine
- Percussion: Paulinho Da Costa
- Background vocals arrangements: Christian De Walden
- Background vocals: Kenny O’Brien, Bambi Jones, Brandy Jones, Michael Mishaw, Eric Paletti, Allen Savory, Warren Ham, Kirstina Nichols and Isela Sotelo