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.".Birchmeier, J. Allmusic Review accessed September 1, 2011
Track listing All tracks by Ricardo Arjona
"Noticiero" (News Report) – 5:29 "Tu Reputación" (Your Reputation) – 4:48 "Ella y Él" (She And He) – 6:15 "Se Nos Muere el Amor" (The Love is Dying on Us) – 4:07 "Si el Norte Fuera el Sur" (If The North Was The South) – 4:55 "Aún Te Amo (Carta No. 1)" (I Still Love You (Letter No.1)) – 3:33 "Abarrotería de Amor" (Grocery Store of Love) – 3:41 "Duerme" (Sleep) – 5:03 "Te Acuerdas de Mí (Carta No. 2, 20 Años Después)" (Do You Remember Me (Letter No. 2, 20 Years Later) – 4:17 "Cita en el Bar" (Date at The Bar) – 4:23 "Me Enseñaste" (You Taught Me) – 4:43 "Frente al Televisor" (In Front of The T.V.) – 4:28 "Tú" (You) – 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
Chart (1996–1997) Peakposition
Sales and certifications
References
External links https://www.ricardoarjona.com/