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{{Refimprove|date=September 2010}}
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{{Infobox album
{{Infobox album
| Name = Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
| name = Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
| Type = [[Studio album]]
| type = studio
| Artist = [[Ricardo Arjona]]
| artist = [[Ricardo Arjona]]
| Cover = Si El Norte Fuera El Sur.jpg
| cover = Si El Norte Fuera El Sur.jpg
| released = {{start date|1996|08|20}}
| Background = Color
| Released = {{start date|1996|08|20}}
| recorded = 1996
| Recorded = [[1996]]
| venue =
| Genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|rock]]
| studio =
| genre = [[Pop music|Pop]], [[Rock music|rock]]
| Length = 64:27
| length = 64:27
| Label = [[Sony Discos]]
| label = [[Sony Discos]]
| Producer = [[Ricardo Arjona]]
| producer = [[Ricardo Arjona]]
| prev_title = [[Historias]]
| Sales =
| Last album = ''[[Historias]]''<br>(1994)
| prev_year = 1994
| This album = '''''Si El Norte Fuera El Sur'''''<br>(1996)
| year = 1996
| Next album = ''[[Sin Daños a Terceros]]''<br>(1998)
| next_title = [[Sin Daños a Terceros]]
| next_year = 1998
}}
}}


'''Si El Norte Fuera El Sur''' is the sixth [[studio album]] released on [[August 20]], [[1996]] by [[Guatemalan people|Guatemalan]] singer-songwriter [[Ricardo Arjona]].
'''Si El Norte Fuera El Sur''' is the sixth [[studio album]] released on August 20, 1996, by Guatemalan singer-songwriter [[Ricardo Arjona]].


==Reception==
==Reception==
The [[Allmusic]] review by [[Jason Birchmeier]] awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "All in all, it's [[Ricardo Arjona|Arjona]]'s third classic album in a row, each distinct from its predecessor.".<ref name="Allmusic">Birchmeier, J. [http://allmusic.com/album/si-el-norte-fuera-el-sur-r263457/review Allmusic Review] accessed September 1, 2011</ref>
The [[Allmusic]] review by [[Jason Birchmeier]] awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "All in all, it's [[Ricardo Arjona|Arjona]]'s third classic album in a row, each distinct from its predecessor.".<ref name="Allmusic">Birchmeier, J. [http://allmusic.com/album/si-el-norte-fuera-el-sur-r263457/review Allmusic Review] accessed September 1, 2011</ref>
{{Album ratings
{{Music ratings
| rev1 = ''[[Allmusic]]''
| rev1 = ''[[Allmusic]]''
| rev1Score = {{rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="Allmusic"/>
| rev1Score = {{rating|4.5|5}}<ref name="Allmusic"/>
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# "Noticiero" (<small>News Report</small>) – 5:29
# "Noticiero" (<small>News Report</small>) – 5:29
# "Tu Reputación" (<small>Your Reputation</small>) – 4:48
# "Tu Reputación" (<small>Your Reputation</small>) – 4:48
# "Ella y Él" (<small>She And Him</small>) – 6:15
# "Ella y Él" (<small>She And He</small>) – 6:15
# "Se Nos Muere El Amor" (<small>The Love is Dying on Us</small>) – 4:07
# "Se Nos Muere el Amor" (<small>The Love is Dying on Us</small>) – 4:07
# "Si El Norte Fuera El Sur" (<small>If The North Were The South</small>) – 4:55
# "Si el Norte Fuera el Sur" (<small>If The North Was The South</small>) – 4:55
# "Aún Te Amo (Carta No. 1)" (<small>I Still Love You (Letter No.1</small>) – 3:33
# "Aún Te Amo (Carta No. 1)" (<small>I Still Love You (Letter No.1)</small>) – 3:33
# "Abarrotería de Amor" (<small>Grocery Store of Love</small>) – 3:41
# "Abarrotería de Amor" (<small>Grocery Store of Love</small>) – 3:41
# "Duerme" (<small>Sleep</small>) – 5:03
# "Duerme" (<small>Sleep</small>) – 5:03
# "Te Acuerdas de Mi (Carta No. 2, 20 Años Después)" (<small>Do You Remember Me (Letter No. 2, 20 Years Later</small>) – 4:17
# "Te Acuerdas de Mí (Carta No. 2, 20 Años Después)" (<small>Do You Remember Me (Letter No. 2, 20 Years Later</small>) – 4:17
# "Cita En El Bar" (<small>Date at The Bar</small>) – 4:23
# "Cita en el Bar" (<small>Date at The Bar</small>) – 4:23
# "Me Enseñaste" (<small>You Taught Me</small>) – 4:43
# "Me Enseñaste" (<small>You Taught Me</small>) – 4:43
# "Frente al Televisor" (<small>In Front of The T.V.</small>) – 4:28
# "Frente al Televisor" (<small>In Front of The T.V.</small>) – 4:28
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* Phyllis Bailey, Francis Benítez, Gustavo, Patricia Hodges, Leyla Hoyle, Carlos Murguía, Kenny OBrian, Jesof Powel, Stephanie Spruitt – backing vocals
* Phyllis Bailey, Francis Benítez, Gustavo, Patricia Hodges, Leyla Hoyle, Carlos Murguía, Kenny OBrian, Jesof Powel, Stephanie Spruitt – backing vocals
* Robbie Buchanan, Otmaro Ruíz – Piano
* Robbie Buchanan, Otmaro Ruíz – Piano
* Luis Conte – Percussion
* [[Luis Conte]] – Percussion
* George Doering – acoustic guitar
* George Doering – acoustic guitar
* Assa Drori, Don Hahn – orchestration
* Assa Drori, Don Hahn – orchestration
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* Stefanie Fife, Roger Labow, Michael Mathews, Daniel Smith, Cecilia Tsan – cello
* Stefanie Fife, Roger Labow, Michael Mathews, Daniel Smith, Cecilia Tsan – cello
* Dan Higgins – clarinet, saxophone
* Dan Higgins – clarinet, saxophone
* Abraham Laboriel, Sr. – bass
* [[Abraham Laboriel|Abraham Laboriel, Sr.]] – bass
* Michael Landau – electric guitar
* [[Michael Landau]] – electric guitar
* Billy Preston – organ
* Billy Preston – organ
* John "J.R." Robinson – drums
* [[John Robinson (drummer)|John "J.R." Robinson]] – drums
* David Stout – trombone
* David Stout – trombone
* Miguel Angel "Matin" Villagran – arranger, acoustic guitar
* Miguel Angel "Matin" Villagran – arranger, acoustic guitar
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* Christina Abaroa – production coordination
* Christina Abaroa – production coordination
* Bill – assistant engineer, mixing assistant
* Bill – assistant engineer, mixing assistant
* Benny Faccone – engineer, mixing
* [[Benny Faccone]] – engineer, mixing
* Bernie Grundman – mastering
* [[Bernie Grundman]] – mastering
* Rocio Larrazolo – art direction
* Rocio Larrazolo – art direction
* Leonardo Leos – wardrobe, make-up
* Leonardo Leos – wardrobe, make-up
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* Ricardo Trabulsi – Photography
* Ricardo Trabulsi – Photography
* Rodolfo Vazquez – Engineer
* Rodolfo Vazquez – Engineer

== Chart performance ==

{| class="wikitable sortable" border="1"
|-
! Chart (1996-1997)
! Peak<br />position
|-
{{album chart|BillboardLatin|21|artist=Ricardo Arjona|access-date=9 July 2024}}
|-
{{album chart|BillboardLatinPop|12|artist=Ricardo Arjona|access-date=9 July 2024}}
|-
|}


==Sales and certifications==
==Sales and certifications==


{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Top}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Argentina|title=Si El Norte Fue el Sur|artist=Ricardo Arjona|type=album|award=Platinum|number=3|relyear=1996|autocat=yes}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=Argentina|title=Si El Norte Fue el Sur|artist=Ricardo Arjona|type=album|award=Platinum|number=3|relyear=1996}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Si El Norte Fue el Sur|artist=Arjona, Ricardo|type=album|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=1996|certyear=2001|Spanish=yes|autocat=yes}}
{{Certification Table Entry|region=United States|title=Si El Norte Fuera El Sur|artist=Ricardo Arjona|type=album|award=Platinum|number=2|relyear=1996|certyear=2001|Spanish=yes}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=yes}}
{{Certification Table Bottom|nosales=yes}}


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==External links==
==External links==
* http://www.ricardoarjona.com/
* http://www.ricardoarjona.com/

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{{Ricardo Arjona}}

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Latest revision as of 10:37, 23 July 2024

Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
Studio album by
Ricardo Arjona
ReleasedAugust 20, 1996 (1996-08-20)
Recorded1996
GenrePop, rock
Length64:27
LabelSony Discos
ProducerRicardo Arjona
Ricardo Arjona chronology
Historias
(1994) 		Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
(1996) 		Sin Daños a Terceros
(1998)

Si El Norte Fuera El Sur is the sixth studio album released on August 20, 1996, by Guatemalan singer-songwriter Ricardo Arjona.

Reception

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The Allmusic review by Jason Birchmeier awarded the album 4.5 stars stating "All in all, it's Arjona's third classic album in a row, each distinct from its predecessor.".[1]

Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]

Track listing

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All tracks by Ricardo Arjona

  1. "Noticiero" (News Report) – 5:29
  2. "Tu Reputación" (Your Reputation) – 4:48
  3. "Ella y Él" (She And He) – 6:15
  4. "Se Nos Muere el Amor" (The Love is Dying on Us) – 4:07
  5. "Si el Norte Fuera el Sur" (If The North Was The South) – 4:55
  6. "Aún Te Amo (Carta No. 1)" (I Still Love You (Letter No.1)) – 3:33
  7. "Abarrotería de Amor" (Grocery Store of Love) – 3:41
  8. "Duerme" (Sleep) – 5:03
  9. "Te Acuerdas de Mí (Carta No. 2, 20 Años Después)" (Do You Remember Me (Letter No. 2, 20 Years Later) – 4:17
  10. "Cita en el Bar" (Date at The Bar) – 4:23
  11. "Me Enseñaste" (You Taught Me) – 4:43
  12. "Frente al Televisor" (In Front of The T.V.) – 4:28
  13. "Tú" (You) – 4:28
  14. "México" – 4:27

Personnel

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  • Patricia Aiken, Ronald Folsom, Yi Hu, Brian Leonard, Dennis Motchan, Bob Sanov, Francine Walsh, Elizabeth Wilson, Jennifer Woodward, Shari Zippert – violin
  • Ricardo Arjona – vocals, arranger, director, producer
  • Phyllis Bailey, Francis Benítez, Gustavo, Patricia Hodges, Leyla Hoyle, Carlos Murguía, Kenny OBrian, Jesof Powel, Stephanie Spruitt – backing vocals
  • Robbie Buchanan, Otmaro Ruíz – Piano
  • Luis Conte – Percussion
  • George Doering – acoustic guitar
  • Assa Drori, Don Hahn – orchestration
  • Laura Dvennen, Matt Funes, Andrew Picken, Kazi Pitelka – viola
  • Pedro Eustache – flute
  • Dennis Farias, Ramon Flores – trumpet
  • Stefanie Fife, Roger Labow, Michael Mathews, Daniel Smith, Cecilia Tsan – cello
  • Dan Higgins – clarinet, saxophone
  • Abraham Laboriel, Sr. – bass
  • Michael Landau – electric guitar
  • Billy Preston – organ
  • John "J.R." Robinson – drums
  • David Stout – trombone
  • Miguel Angel "Matin" Villagran – arranger, acoustic guitar

Technical personnel

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  • Christina Abaroa – production coordination
  • Bill – assistant engineer, mixing assistant
  • Benny Faccone – engineer, mixing
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Rocio Larrazolo – art direction
  • Leonardo Leos – wardrobe, make-up
  • Mike Palm – assistant engineer
  • Ricardo Trabulsi – Photography
  • Rodolfo Vazquez – Engineer

Chart performance

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Chart (1996-1997) Peak
position
US Top Latin Albums (Billboard)[2] 21
US Latin Pop Albums (Billboard)[3] 12

Sales and certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Argentina (CAPIF)[4] 3× Platinum 180,000^
United States (RIAA)[5] 2× Platinum (Latin) 200,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

References

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  1. ^ a b Birchmeier, J. Allmusic Review accessed September 1, 2011
  2. ^ "Ricardo Arjona Chart History (Top Latin Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  3. ^ "Ricardo Arjona Chart History (Latin Pop Albums)". Billboard. Retrieved 9 July 2024.
  4. ^ "Argentinian album certifications – Ricardo Arjona – Si El Norte Fue el Sur". Argentine Chamber of Phonograms and Videograms Producers.
  5. ^ "American album certifications – Ricardo Arjona – Si El Norte Fuera El Sur". Recording Industry Association of America.
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