Victor Manuelle

• Artist: Victor Manuelle
• Rating:
• Release Date: January 23, 1996
• Total Time: 41:58
• Type: Lyrics are included with the album
• Genre: Latin

Review

This is the recording that made Victor Manuelle a household name, placing him in the front rank of the most celebrated Puerto Rican salsa singers. The typically loud and brash Sergio George production seems an adequate backdrop for the talents of the improvisational singer, who finally reached his personal identity with this CD. This production features George's usual New York personnel: brass men José "Ite" Jerez, David "Piro" Rodríguez, William Cepeda, and Jimmy Bosch contribute heavily, while rhythm men Marc Quiñones, Rubén Rodríguez, and Luis Quintero, together with Manuelle's timbalero and band director, Chago Martínez, make a rabid, compelling percussive ensemble. Highlights include the smash hit "Hay Que Poner el Alma" (composed by Omar Alfanno), "Todo Quedo, Quedo," and Johnny Ortiz' ebullient salsa homage "Ahora Me Toca a Mí." One of Manuelle's most important productions, this is constantly requested during his public performances and tours. ~ José A. Estévez, Jr., All Music Guide

Tracks

Track Title	Composers	Performers	Time
Pensamiento y Palabra	Luccio Batisti-Wilkins	Victor Manuelle	(4:50)
Hay Que Poner el Alma (Lyrics)	Omar Alfanno	Victor Manuelle	(5:06)
Ahora Me Toca a Mi	Johnny Ortiz	Victor Manuelle	(6:06)
La Razon de Mi Vida	Donato Póveda	Victor Manuelle	(5:05)
Volveras	Manny Delgado	Victor Manuelle	(5:27)
Todo Quedo, Quedo	José Luis "Caplís" Chacín	Victor Manuelle	(5:06)
Como Una Estrella	Alejandro Jaén	Victor Manuelle	(4:49)
Sin Querer Queriendo (Lyrics)	Pedro Azael	Victor Manuelle	(5:29)

Credits

Miguel Bonilla (Arranger), Chago Martínez (Timbales), Georger Sergio (Keyboards), Ite Jerez (Trumpet), William Cepeda (Trombone), Georger Sergio (Vocals (Background)), Roberto Perez (Arranger), David Santiago (Cover Design), Luis Quintero (Percussion), Sergio George (Producer), Georger Sergio (Director), Rony Torres (Engineer), Georger Sergio (Arranger), Marc Quiñones (Percussion), Georger Sergio (Piano), Rubén Rodríguez (Bass), Jimmy Bosch (Trombone), Jeff Crews (Assistant Engineer), Johnny Rivera (Vocals (Background)), Piro Rodriguez (Trumpet), Luchito Cabarcas (Vocals (Background)), Martha Medina (Arranger), Carlton Batts (Mastering), Charlie Dos Santos (Engineer), Georger Sergio (Producer), Martha Medina (Make-Up), Omar Cruz (Photography), Luis Disla (Baritone), Huey Dunbar (Vocals (Background)), Ramón Sánchez (Arranger)