Si El Norte Fuera El Sur

Si El Norte Fuera El Sur is the sixth studio album released on August 20, 1996, by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona.

Reception

The Allmusic review by Jason Birchmeier awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "All in all, it's Arjona's third classic album in a row, each distinct from its predecessor.".

Track listing

All tracks by Ricardo Arjona

"Noticiero" – 5:29
"Tu Reputación" – 4:48
"Ella y Él" – 6:15
"Se Nos Muere el Amor" – 4:07
"Si el Norte Fuera el Sur" – 4:55
"Aún Te Amo " – 3:33
"Abarrotería de Amor" – 3:41
"Duerme" – 5:03
"Te Acuerdas de Mí " – 4:17
"Cita en el Bar" – 4:23
"Me Enseñaste" – 4:43
"Frente al Televisor" – 4:28
"Tú" – 4:28
"México" – 4:27

Personnel

Patricia Aiken, Ronald Folsom, Yi Hu, Brian Leonard, Dennis Motchan, Bob Sanov, Francine Walsh, Elizabeth Wilson, Jennifer Woodward, Shari Zippert – violin
Ricardo Arjona – vocals, arranger, director, producer
Phyllis Bailey, Francis Benítez, Gustavo, Patricia Hodges, Leyla Hoyle, Carlos Murguía, Kenny OBrian, Jesof Powel, Stephanie Spruitt – backing vocals
Robbie Buchanan, Otmaro Ruíz – Piano
Luis Conte – Percussion
George Doering – acoustic guitar
Assa Drori, Don Hahn – orchestration
Laura Dvennen, Matt Funes, Andrew Picken, Kazi Pitelka – viola
Pedro Eustache – flute
Dennis Farias, Ramon Flores – trumpet
Stefanie Fife, Roger Labow, Michael Mathews, Daniel Smith, Cecilia Tsan – cello
Dan Higgins – clarinet, saxophone
Abraham Laboriel, Sr. – bass
Michael Landau – electric guitar
Billy Preston – organ
John "J.R." Robinson – drums
David Stout – trombone
Miguel Angel "Matin" Villagran – arranger, acoustic guitar

Technical personnel

Christina Abaroa – production coordination
Bill – assistant engineer, mixing assistant
Benny Faccone – engineer, mixing
Bernie Grundman – mastering
Rocio Larrazolo – art direction
Leonardo Leos – wardrobe, make-up
Mike Palm – assistant engineer
Ricardo Trabulsi – Photography
Rodolfo Vazquez – Engineer

Chart performance

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