Gracias cover

Gracias

José José · 1981

40 min · 10 tracks · Latin ballad

Romantic ballads drenched in lush orchestration and José José's emotive vocal delivery create an intimate listening experience.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • intimate moments of romance
  • emotive vocal performances throughout
  • for slow dancing
  • candlelit dinner ambiance
  • nostalgic reflections on love

Maybe skip if you want

  • fast-paced party atmosphere
  • preference for upbeat tracks

Where this album fits

Career context
Released on November 1, 1981, 'Gracias' marked José José's return to the spotlight following the commercial success of his previous album, 'El Triste'. At this stage in his career, he was solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in Latin ballad music, building on a series of hits throughout the late 1970s and early 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
Julio Iglesias· Rocío Dúrcal· Pablo Alborán

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 Gracias 3:06
  • 2 Una noche de amor 3:15
  • 3 No puedes mentirme 4:42
  • 4 Pero me hiciste tuyo 4:14
  • 5 Solo tú y yo 4:57
  • 6 Preso 3:48
  • 7 Vamos a darnos tiempo 4:10
  • 8 Ámame 3:21
  • 9 Me basta 3:51
  • 10 Tranquilo 4:44

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