Influence and legacy Romance (Luis Miguel album)

luis miguel s recording of romance attributed music critics reviving interest in bolero music.

romance credited music critics have renewed mainstream interest in bolero music. according chicago tribune editor monica eng, harry connick, jr. re-popularized sounds of sinatra , tony bennett, mexican platinum-selling heartthrob luis miguel brought appreciation music of mexico s boleristas. in wall street journal, mary talbot compared renewed interest in boleros revival of big band , swing music in anglo-american market, dominated rock music (which had seized bolero s popularity during 1960s). elena kellner of los angeles times noted album s introducing old favorites younger audiences while achy obejas of chicago tribune documented miguel s popularity older listeners. in latin beat magazine, franz reynold wrote before miguel, boleros considered young people music of ancients, feared, since seemed signal advent of senility . mark holston wrote in américas magazine record s irresistible combination of classic songs, string-laden arrangements, , subtle contemporary influences proved perfect formula reawaken bolero s slumbering passions once again.

in book, latin beat: rhythms , roots of latin music bossa nova salsa , beyond, ed morales wrote miguel s collaboration manzanero brought light overlooked master of [bolero] , significant update of genre . romance enhanced silvetti s reputation arranger , producer; according leila cobo of billboard, album categorically redefined interpretations of traditional boleros , sparked torrent of work silvetti, including records vic damone , engelbert humperdinck . arrangements became known silvetti sound , cobo described anchored in sweeping melodies, lush string arrangements, acoustic instrumentation, , above all, unabashed romanticism . romance s success encouraged linda ronstadt, josé luis rodríguez , plácido domingo record modern versions of traditional boleros. according miguel s former manager mauricio abaroa, although boleros still recorded traditional musicians @ time, made luis miguel successful was young man singing them , sang them modern ballads . during billboard hot latin songs chart s 25th anniversary in 2011, miguel number 1 on hot latin songs top artists chart. manzanero reflected on partnership, saying put in mouths of generation of great romantic songs had 30-year history . in 2015, billboard listed romance 1 of essential latin albums of past 50 years, editor writes: what’s become formulaic in latin music these days -- tribute album contemporary artist honoring genius of era -- started romance .

the album s success encouraged miguel record 3 more romance records. follow-up, segundo romance, released in 1994; manzanero, calderón , kiko cibrian co-produced miguel, , won grammy award best latin pop performance. in 1997 romances released, miguel , manzanero co-producing silvetti s arrangements; sold on 4.5 million copies, winning grammy best latin pop performance. year later wea latina released todos los romances, three-disc compilation of romance-themed records. fourth record in series, mis romances (produced miguel), released in 2001. although singer had planned ten-album series, mis romances critically , commercially unsuccessful. following year saw release of mis boleros favoritos, 13 previously-recorded tracks romance series , new version of hasta que vuelvas . according allmusic editor iván adaime, record s purpose close era of romance series. in 2012, warner music latina reissued commemorative romance: 20th anniversary set cd, original lp record , 3 45 rpm singles: inolvidable , no sé tú , contigo en la distancia .