Juan Gabriel (universally recognized in commercial catalogs as El Alma Joven Vol. II) is the second studio album by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. It was released on May 4, 1972, through RCA Victor. The orchestral arrangements and musical tracking sessions were directed by maestros Chucho Zarzosa and Eduardo Magallanes, solidifying the signature melodic ballad and Latin pop template introduced in his debut album.
The project advanced Gabriel's widespread commercial momentum across Latin America, generating notable radio airplay through tracking hits like "Será Mañana" and "No Puedo Olvidar." With "Será Mañana," Juan Gabriel secured a competitive spot representing Mexico in the preliminary phases of the prestigious OTI Festival, heavily escalating his early presence in regional broadcast media formats. Retrospectively, music compilers define this tracking era as a vital bridging phase that showcased his evolving maturity as a primary lyricist.
Track listing All tracks are written by Juan Gabriel. Track times and arrangement metadata are adapted from the original 1972 RCA Victor physical vinyl press labels and digital sound registries:
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