U.S. Billboard Hot 100 Peak Position No. 62
Backstory: This highly successful Latin boy band was formed in 1977 and lasted until 2009, staying strong for 32 years, but with (of course) numerous line-up and vocalist changes. Their band name means "little" in Spanish, and in Puerto Rican Spanish (oddly enough), loose change. This song from 1985 was their first and only ever Billboard Hot 100 entry, surprisingly only getting to as high as No. 62 on the Charts. A young 13 or 14 year old Ricky Martin was even an active member at the time. Many of the members have gone off to solo careers, but unfortunately there have been many conflicts within the group, especially when it came to line-up changes and relationships between the members. Menudo still remain hugely popular within the Hispanic and Spanish communities to this very day, and even have somewhat of a cult following here in the States, though it's mostly in (of course) like I just said the Mexican-American and Spanish-American Hispanic communities. This song is only a handful of their songs that is sung in English.
The review: I know that I may totally be embarrassing myself by saying this, but I honestly LOVE this song. I love the funky synth and upbeat R&B style beats and the chorus. And these boys could definitely sing better than some other boy bands out there! Heck, remember Jesse McCartney in Dream Street and friggin' A1 (Yeah, name your boy band like their a goddamn steak sauce!) LOL. The production's absolutely great and top-notch as well. Overall, a surprisingly REALLY good boy band tune. And the video (filmed in L.A.) makes it even better! LOL. With the dancing, street running footage, and (of course) the ridiculous mid-80's clothing styles. LOL.
Final rating: 9/10
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