"Fotonovela" is a song by Spanish singer Ivan from his fourth studio album, Baila (1985). The song was co-written by Luis Gómez-Escolar and Pedro Vidal, and produced by Vidal. Upon its first release as a single in Spain in 1984, the song peaked at No. 14. The song reached the top 10 in France, Switzerland and West Germany, peaking at No. 3, No. 4 and No. 9, respectively. It also reached No. 28 in Belgium, No. 42 in Italy and No. 47 in the Netherlands.
Track listing and formats
Spanish 7-inch single
A. "Fotonovela (Capítulo I)" – 4:32 B. "Cena fria" – 3:59
Spanish 12-inch maxi single
A. "Fotonovela (Capítulo II)" – 6:08 B1. "Cena fria" – 3:59 B2. "Fotonovela" (Instrumental) – 4:32
Credits and personnel
Ivan – vocals, arranger Pedro Vidal – songwriter, producer Luis Gómez-Escolar – songwriter Claudio D'Onofrio – programming, arranger Roberto Colombo – programming Franco Santamaria – arranger Giorgio Vanni – arranger Jesús N. Gómez – mixing
Credits and personnel adapted from the Baila album and 7-inch single liner notes.
Charts
Weekly charts
+ Weekly chart performance for "Fotonovela" Chart (1984–1985) Peakposition
Year-end charts
+ Year-end chart performance for "Fotonovela" Chart (1985) PositionFrance (SNEP)28West Germany (Official German Charts)56
Certifications and sales
References