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| Name = Spanish Guitar |
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{{Infobox song |
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| Cover = Tonibraxtonspanishguitar.jpg |
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| name = Spanish Guitar |
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| Artist = [[Toni Braxton]] |
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| cover = Toni Braxton - Spanish Guitar.png |
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| Released = September 19, 2000 |
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| type = single |
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| artist = [[Toni Braxton]] |
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| Recorded = Chartmarker Studios<br><small>([[Los Angeles, California|Los Angeles]], [[California]])</small> |
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| album = [[The Heat (Toni Braxton album)|The Heat]] |
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| released = {{start date|2000|9|11}} |
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| Length = 4:47 |
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| recorded = 1999<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.faqs.org/copyright/spanish-guitar-of-alexandre-lagoya-sr-19-156-1980-bridges-i/ |title=Spanish guitar of Alexandre Lagoya. SR 19-156 (1980), Bridges I have burned, One more wild horse |website=Copyright Encyclopedia |access-date=July 12, 2010}}</ref> |
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| Label = [[LaFace Records|LaFace]] |
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| studio = Chartmarker (Los Angeles) |
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| Writer = [[Diane Warren]] |
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| genre = |
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| Producer = [[David Foster]] |
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* [[Latin pop]] |
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| Certification = |
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* [[Contemporary R&B|R&B]] |
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| Last single = "[[Just Be a Man About It]]"<br>(2000) |
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| length = {{duration|m=4|s=47}} |
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| This single = "'''Spanish Guitar'''"<br>(2000) |
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| label = |
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| Next single = "[[Maybe (Toni Braxton song)|Maybe]]"<br>(2001) |
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* [[LaFace Records|LaFace]] |
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* [[Arista Records|Arista]] |
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| writer = [[Diane Warren]] |
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| producer = [[David Foster]] |
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| prev_title = [[Just Be a Man About It]] |
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| prev_year = 2000 |
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| next_title = [[Maybe (Toni Braxton song)|Maybe]] |
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| next_year = 2001 |
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| misc = {{External music video|{{YouTube|bvd3qCnsAaY|"Toni Braxton - Spanish Guitar (Video Version)"}}}} |
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"'''Spanish Guitar'''" is |
"'''Spanish Guitar'''" is a song by American singer [[Toni Braxton]] from her third studio album, ''[[The Heat (Toni Braxton album)|The Heat]]'' (2000). It was released on September 11, 2000, as the album's third single by [[LaFace Records]] and [[Arista Records]]. The song was written by [[Diane Warren]] and produced by [[David Foster]]. The song reached number 98 on the [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]]. |
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==Critical reception== |
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The song received mixed reviews from [[music critics]]. [[Stephen Thomas Erlewine]] from [[AllMusic]] called it "an effective ballad" and picked it one of the best songs of the album, alongside "[[He Wasn't Man Enough]]" and "[[Just Be a Man About It]]".<ref>{{AllMusic |class=album |id=r473144 |tab=review |label=''The Heat'' review |first=Stephen Thomas |last=Erlewine |access-date=February 15, 2012}}</ref> [[CD Universe]] was largely positive, writing that "the appropriately titled 'Spanish Guitar' marks an interruption of the other songs' predominantly electronic textures while remaining consistent with the sensuous, romantic mood."<ref name="cduniverse">{{cite web|last=|first=|title=Toni Braxton - Heat CD Album|url=http://www.cduniverse.com/productinfo.asp?pid=8215431|work=[[CD Universe]]|access-date=February 16, 2012}}</ref> Barry Walters wrote favorably for ''[[Rolling Stone]]'', stating that "Braxton's supple alto rests easily within mainstream [[contemporary R&B|R&B]]'s smooove sonic furniture, her croons displaying husky quirks as the track goes through the multiplatinum motions on 'Spanish Guitar,' a Latin-conscious '[[Un-Break My Heart]]' clone."<ref name="rollingstone">{{cite magazine|last=Walters |first=Barry |title=''The Heat'' review |magazine=[[Rolling Stone]] |access-date=February 15, 2012 |url=https://www.rollingstone.com/artists/tonibraxton/albums/album/229292/review/5946676/the_heat |url-status=unfit |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20080726014552/http://www.rollingstone.com/artists/tonibraxton/albums/album/229292/review/5946676/the_heat |archive-date=July 26, 2008 }}</ref> |
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However, Colin Ross wrote a mixed review for ''[[PopMatters]]'', writing that the song is "overly dramatic and fairly uninspiring."<ref name="popmatters">{{Cite web | last = Ross | first = Colin | title = ''The Heat'' review | work = [[PopMatters]] | access-date = February 15, 2012 | url = http://www.popmatters.com/pm/review/braxtontoni-heat/}}</ref> [[Amazon (website)|Amazon]]'s Bob Roget agreed, calling it a "weightless trifle".<ref>{{cite web |last=Roget |first=Bob |url=https://www.amazon.com/Heat-Toni-Braxton/dp/B00004R7SN |title=The Heat: Toni Braxton |website=[[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] |access-date=February 15, 2012}}</ref> |
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==Music video== |
==Music video== |
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The video |
The music video for "Spanish Guitar" opens with Braxton floating on top of the water. The scene quickly changes to a crowded cafe and centers on a man (portrayed by [[Kamar de los Reyes]]) playing the guitar. The scene changes to a modern white and red room where Braxton, wearing a red dress, sings her longing to be in his arms. There are several shots of him playing the guitar with the guitar morphing into Braxton in his arms. Towards the end, he and Braxton have a dance scene together. The video ends into a fade-out of Braxton in bed, with a guitar. The video was directed by [[Billie Woodruff]], who also directed the videos for "[[Un-Break My Heart]]", "[[He Wasn't Man Enough]]", and "[[Just Be a Man About It]]". |
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==Track listings== |
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* '''German and Australian CD maxi single''' |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (radio mix) – 4:30 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" ([[Mousse T.]]'s radio mix) – 4:07 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² radio edit) – 4:11 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (Royal Garden Flamenco mix) – 4:35 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" ([[Eiffel 65]] radio edit) – 4:30 |
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* '''German and Australian CD maxi single (The Remixes)''' |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (radio mix) – 4:30 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s extended mix) – 6:53 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² Mix) – 8:54 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s Deep Vocal mix) – 8:32 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (Eiffel 65 extended mix) – 6:54 |
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* '''German CD single''' |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (radio mix) – 4:20 |
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# "Spanish Guitar" (Royal Garden's Flamenco mix) – 4:35 |
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* '''US 12-inch single set''' |
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==Track list== |
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:A1. "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² mix) – 8:54 |
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:A2. "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² radio edit) – 4:10 |
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:B3. "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s Deep Vocal mix) – 8:32 |
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:B4. "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s radio edit) – 4:02 |
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:C5. "Spanish Guitar" (Eiffel 65 extended mix) – 6:54 |
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:C6. "Spanish Guitar" (Eiffel 65 TV edit) – 6:53 |
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:D7. "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s extended mix) – 6:53 |
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:D8. "Spanish Guitar" (Royal Garden Flamenco mix) – 4:34 |
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:D9. "Spanish Guitar" (album version) – 4:25 |
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==Charts== |
==Charts== |
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!align="center"|Chart (2000) |
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!align="center"|Peak<br>position |
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===Weekly charts=== |
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! scope="col"| Chart (2000–2001) |
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|align="left"|[[ARIA Charts|Australian ARIA Singles Chart]] |
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! scope="col"| Peak<br/>position |
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|align="center"|44 |
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{{single chart|Australia|44|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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|align="left"|[[Ö3 Austria Top 40]] |
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|align="center"|28 |
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{{single chart|Austria|28|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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|align="left"|[[Belgium|Belgian]] [[Ultratop 50]] Singles ([[Flanders]]) |
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|align="center"|46 |
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{{single chart|Flanders|46|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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|align="left"|Belgian [[Ultratop]] 40 Singles ([[Wallonia]]) |
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|align="center"|32 |
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{{single chart|Wallonia|32|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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|align="left"|[[France|French]] Singles Chart |
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|align="center"|37 |
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{{single chart|Canadadance|15|chartid=7096|rowheader=true|access-date=April 16, 2020}}{{Efn|"Spanish Guitar" reached number 15 when ''[[RPM (magazine)|RPM]]'' ceased publication in November 2000.}} |
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|align="left"|[[Media Control Charts|German Singles Chart]] |
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|align="center"|45 |
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!scope="row"|Canada ([[Canadian Singles Chart|Nielsen SoundScan]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://canoe.com/JamMusicCharts/SINGLES.html|title=Singles : Top 50|website=[[Jam!]]|date=December 9, 2000|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001203231900/http://canoe.com/JamMusicCharts/SINGLES.html|access-date=January 23, 2023|archive-date=December 3, 2000}}</ref> |
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|align="left"|[[Sweden|Swedish]] Singles Chart |
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|align="center"|22 |
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!scope="row"|Croatia ([[Croatian Radiotelevision|HRT]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/lista.html|title=HR Top 20 Lista|publisher=[[Croatian Radiotelevision]]|access-date=March 7, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001109054700/http://www.hrt.hr/hr/top20/lista.html|archive-date=November 9, 2000}}</ref> |
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|align="left"|[[Switzerland|Swiss]] Singles Chart |
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|align="center"|1 |
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! scope="row"|Czech Republic ([[IFPI]])<ref>{{cite web|title=Oficiální Česká Hitparáda - Pro týden|url=http://www.ifpicr.cz/radio.htm|publisher=IFPI ČR|language=cs|access-date=March 16, 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001002201422/http://www.ifpicr.cz/radio.htm|archive-date=October 2, 2000|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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|align="left"|[[United World Chart]] |
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|style="text-align:center;"|24 |
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! scope="row"|Europe ([[European Hot 100 Singles]])<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2000/MM-2000-11-25.pdf|title=Eurochart Hot 100 Singles|magazine=[[Music & Media]]|volume=17|issue=48|page=15|date=November 25, 2000|access-date=September 1, 2023}}</ref> |
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|align="left"|U.S. [[Billboard Hot 100|''Billboard'' Hot 100]] |
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|align="center"|57 |
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{{single chart|France|37|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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|align="left"|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs]] |
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|align="center"|75 |
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{{single chart|Germany|45|songid=4458|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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|align="left"|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Hot Dance Club Play]] |
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|align="center"|1 |
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{{single chart|Italy|38|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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|align="left"|U.S. ''Billboard'' [[Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks|Adult Contemporary]] |
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|align="center"|20 |
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{{single chart|Dutch40|17|artist=Toni Braxton|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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{{single chart|Dutch100|19|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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!scope="row"|Poland (''[[Music & Media]]'')<ref>{{cite magazine|url=https://worldradiohistory.com/UK/Music-and-Media/00s/2000/MM-2000-11-05.pdf|title=Major Market Airplay – Week 45/2000|magazine=Music & Media|volume=17|issue=45|page=25|date=November 5, 2000|access-date=January 21, 2024}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"|Poland ([[Polish Music Charts|Polish Airplay Charts]])<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pifpaf.com.pl/airplay/lista_43_2000.html|title=Polish Airplay Charts – Lista krajowa 43/2000|publisher=PiF PaF Production|access-date=February 4, 2021|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20010305030724/http://www.pifpaf.com.pl/airplay/lista_43_2000.html|archive-date=March 5, 2001}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"|Romania ([[Romanian Top 100]])<ref name="rt100">{{cite web|url=http://www.rt100.ro/topul-anului-2000.html|title=Romanian Top 100: Top of the Year 2000|language=ro|publisher=[[Romanian Top 100]]|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20050122081829/http://www.rt100.ro/topul-anului-1999.html|archive-date=January 22, 2005|access-date=September 15, 2018}}</ref> |
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|style="text-align:center;"|12 |
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{{single chart|Sweden|49|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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{{single chart|Switzerland|36|artist=Toni Braxton|song=Spanish Guitar|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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{{single chart|Billboardhot100|98|artist=Toni Braxton|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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{{single chart|Billboardadultcontemporary|20|artist=Toni Braxton|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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{{single chart|Billboarddanceclubplay|1|artist=Toni Braxton|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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{{single chart|Billboarddancesales|18|artist=Toni Braxton|rowheader=true|access-date=April 20, 2022}} |
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{{single chart|Billboardrandbhiphop|75|artist=Toni Braxton|rowheader=true|access-date=April 26, 2018}} |
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===Year-end charts=== |
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| before = "I Never Knew" by [[Deborah Cox]] |
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! scope="col"| Chart (2000) |
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| title = [[Hot Dance Club Play|U.S. ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play]] [[number-one dance hits of 2000 (USA)|number-one single]] |
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| years = [[August 19]] [[2000]] |
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| after = "Desire" by [[Ultra Naté]] |
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! scope="row"| Romania (Romanian Top 100)<ref name="rt100"/> |
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! scope="row"| US Dance Club Play (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=ehEEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA17 |title=The Year In Music 2000: Hot Dance Club-Play Singles |magazine=Billboard |via=[[Google Books]] |volume=112 |issue=53 |page=YE-59 |date=December 30, 2000 |issn=0006-2510 |access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> |
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! scope="col"| Position |
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{{Infobox Single |
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| Name = Spanish Guitar |
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! scope="row"| Canada (Nielsen SoundScan)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicCharts/2001_singles2.html|title=Canada's Top 200 Singles of 2001|publisher=[[Jam!]]|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020726120310/http://jamshowbiz.com/JamMusicCharts/2001_singles2.html|archive-date=July 26, 2002|access-date=March 28, 2022}}</ref> |
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| Artist = [[U2]] and [[R.E.M.]] |
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! scope="row"| US Adult Contemporary (''Billboard'')<ref>{{cite magazine|title=The Best of 2000: Most Played Adult Contemporary Songs|magazine=[[Airplay Monitor]]|volume=9|issue=51|page=55|date=December 21, 2001}}</ref> |
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| Released = Late [[2008]] |
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| Format = [[CD single]], [[digital download]] |
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| Genre = [[Rock music|rock]], [[Latin American music|Latin]] |
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| Label = [[Mercury Records|Mercury]], [[Warner Bros. Records]] |
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==Release history== |
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! scope="row"| Australia |
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| September 11, 2000 |
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| CD |
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| rowspan="6"| {{hlist|[[LaFace Records|LaFace]]|[[Arista Records|Arista]]}} |
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| align="center"| <ref name="ausrel">{{cite web|url=http://www.click2music.com.au/click/titledetail.boa?title=74321780712|title=Spanish Guitar (The Remixes)|website=click2music.com.au|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20001031115240fw_/http://www.click2music.com.au/click/titledetail.boa?title=74321780712|archive-date=31 October 2000|access-date=18 June 2023}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| Germany |
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| rowspan="2"| September 25, 2000 |
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| {{hlist|CD [[maxi single]]|CD maxi single (The Remixes)}} |
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| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.de/Spanish-Guitar-Toni-Braxton/dp/B00004ZUZY |title=Spanish Guitar (Maxi): Toni Braxton |language=de |publisher=[[Amazon (website)|Amazon]] |location=Germany |access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.de/Spanish-Guitar-Toni-Braxton/dp/B00004XP6N |title=Spanish Guitar (The Remixes): Toni Braxton |language=de |publisher=Amazon |location=Germany |access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| Sweden |
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| CD |
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| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.click2music.se/product.asp?prd=891&art=61|title=Toni Braxton: Spanish Guitar|website=click2music.se|language=sv|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20020618072351/http://www.click2music.se/product.asp?prd=891&art=61|archive-date=June 18, 2002|access-date=November 29, 2023}}</ref> |
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! scope="row"| Australia |
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| October 3, 2000 |
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| CD (The Remixes) |
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! scope="row" rowspan="3"| United States |
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| October 24, 2000 |
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| [[12-inch single]] |
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| align="center"| <ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.amazon.com/Spanish-Guitar-Vinyl-Toni-Braxton/dp/B00004YWYT |title=Spanish Guitar (12" single, 33/45 rpm): Toni Braxton |publisher=Amazon |location=US |access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> |
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| November 7, 2000 |
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| {{hlist|[[Rhythmic contemporary]]|[[Urban radio|urban]]|[[urban adult contemporary]] radio}} |
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| align="center" rowspan="2"| <ref>{{cite magazine |url=https://worldradiohistory.com/Archive-All-Music/Archive-RandR/2000s/2000/RR-2000-11-03.pdf |title=Going for Adds / AddVance Notice |magazine=[[Radio & Records]] |via=World Radio History |issue=1375 |pages=55, 64, 70 |date=November 3, 2000 |issn=0277-4860 |access-date=April 26, 2018}}</ref> |
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==Notes== |
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==U2 and R.E.M. version== |
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{{Notelist}} |
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In June 2008, this song will recorded by rock bands [[U2]] and [[R.E.M.]]. It will be released later this year. |
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==References== |
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Latest revision as of 10:58, 5 December 2024
"Spanish Guitar" | ||||
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Single by Toni Braxton | ||||
from the album The Heat | ||||
Released | September 11, 2000 | |||
Recorded | 1999[1] | |||
Studio | Chartmarker (Los Angeles) | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:47 | |||
Label | ||||
Songwriter(s) | Diane Warren | |||
Producer(s) | David Foster | |||
Toni Braxton singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Toni Braxton - Spanish Guitar (Video Version)" on YouTube |
"Spanish Guitar" is a song by American singer Toni Braxton from her third studio album, The Heat (2000). It was released on September 11, 2000, as the album's third single by LaFace Records and Arista Records. The song was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster. The song reached number 98 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Critical reception
[edit]The song received mixed reviews from music critics. Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic called it "an effective ballad" and picked it one of the best songs of the album, alongside "He Wasn't Man Enough" and "Just Be a Man About It".[2] CD Universe was largely positive, writing that "the appropriately titled 'Spanish Guitar' marks an interruption of the other songs' predominantly electronic textures while remaining consistent with the sensuous, romantic mood."[3] Barry Walters wrote favorably for Rolling Stone, stating that "Braxton's supple alto rests easily within mainstream R&B's smooove sonic furniture, her croons displaying husky quirks as the track goes through the multiplatinum motions on 'Spanish Guitar,' a Latin-conscious 'Un-Break My Heart' clone."[4]
However, Colin Ross wrote a mixed review for PopMatters, writing that the song is "overly dramatic and fairly uninspiring."[5] Amazon's Bob Roget agreed, calling it a "weightless trifle".[6]
Music video
[edit]The music video for "Spanish Guitar" opens with Braxton floating on top of the water. The scene quickly changes to a crowded cafe and centers on a man (portrayed by Kamar de los Reyes) playing the guitar. The scene changes to a modern white and red room where Braxton, wearing a red dress, sings her longing to be in his arms. There are several shots of him playing the guitar with the guitar morphing into Braxton in his arms. Towards the end, he and Braxton have a dance scene together. The video ends into a fade-out of Braxton in bed, with a guitar. The video was directed by Billie Woodruff, who also directed the videos for "Un-Break My Heart", "He Wasn't Man Enough", and "Just Be a Man About It".
Track listings
[edit]- German and Australian CD maxi single
- "Spanish Guitar" (radio mix) – 4:30
- "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s radio mix) – 4:07
- "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² radio edit) – 4:11
- "Spanish Guitar" (Royal Garden Flamenco mix) – 4:35
- "Spanish Guitar" (Eiffel 65 radio edit) – 4:30
- German and Australian CD maxi single (The Remixes)
- "Spanish Guitar" (radio mix) – 4:30
- "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s extended mix) – 6:53
- "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² Mix) – 8:54
- "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s Deep Vocal mix) – 8:32
- "Spanish Guitar" (Eiffel 65 extended mix) – 6:54
- German CD single
- "Spanish Guitar" (radio mix) – 4:20
- "Spanish Guitar" (Royal Garden's Flamenco mix) – 4:35
- US 12-inch single set
- A1. "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² mix) – 8:54
- A2. "Spanish Guitar" (HQ² radio edit) – 4:10
- B3. "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s Deep Vocal mix) – 8:32
- B4. "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s radio edit) – 4:02
- C5. "Spanish Guitar" (Eiffel 65 extended mix) – 6:54
- C6. "Spanish Guitar" (Eiffel 65 TV edit) – 6:53
- D7. "Spanish Guitar" (Mousse T.'s extended mix) – 6:53
- D8. "Spanish Guitar" (Royal Garden Flamenco mix) – 4:34
- D9. "Spanish Guitar" (album version) – 4:25
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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Release history
[edit]Region | Date | Format(s) | Label(s) | Ref(s). |
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Australia | September 11, 2000 | CD | [34] | |
Germany | September 25, 2000 |
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Sweden | CD | [37] | ||
Australia | October 3, 2000 | CD (The Remixes) | [34] | |
United States | October 24, 2000 | 12-inch single | [38] | |
November 7, 2000 | [39] |
Notes
[edit]References
[edit]- ^ "Spanish guitar of Alexandre Lagoya. SR 19-156 (1980), Bridges I have burned, One more wild horse". Copyright Encyclopedia. Retrieved July 12, 2010.
- ^ Erlewine, Stephen Thomas. The Heat review at AllMusic. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Toni Braxton - Heat CD Album". CD Universe. Retrieved February 16, 2012.
- ^ Walters, Barry. "The Heat review". Rolling Stone. Archived from the original on July 26, 2008. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ Ross, Colin. "The Heat review". PopMatters. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ Roget, Bob. "The Heat: Toni Braxton". Amazon. Retrieved February 15, 2012.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar". ARIA Top 50 Singles. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar" (in German). Ö3 Austria Top 40. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar" (in Dutch). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar" (in French). Ultratop 50. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Top RPM Dance/Urban: Issue 7096." RPM. Library and Archives Canada. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
- ^ "Singles : Top 50". Jam!. December 9, 2000. Archived from the original on December 3, 2000. Retrieved January 23, 2023.
- ^ "HR Top 20 Lista". Croatian Radiotelevision. Archived from the original on November 9, 2000. Retrieved March 7, 2021.
- ^ "Oficiální Česká Hitparáda - Pro týden" (in Czech). IFPI ČR. Archived from the original on October 2, 2000. Retrieved March 16, 2020.
- ^ "Eurochart Hot 100 Singles" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 48. November 25, 2000. p. 15. Retrieved September 1, 2023.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar" (in French). Les classement single. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar" (in German). GfK Entertainment charts. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
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- ^ "Nederlandse Top 40 – Toni Braxton" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Major Market Airplay – Week 45/2000" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 17, no. 45. November 5, 2000. p. 25. Retrieved January 21, 2024.
- ^ "Polish Airplay Charts – Lista krajowa 43/2000". PiF PaF Production. Archived from the original on March 5, 2001. Retrieved February 4, 2021.
- ^ a b "Romanian Top 100: Top of the Year 2000" (in Romanian). Romanian Top 100. Archived from the original on January 22, 2005. Retrieved September 15, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar". Singles Top 100. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton – Spanish Guitar". Swiss Singles Chart. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Dance Club Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Dance Singles Sales)". Billboard. Retrieved April 20, 2022.
- ^ "Toni Braxton Chart History (Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "The Year In Music 2000: Hot Dance Club-Play Singles". Billboard. Vol. 112, no. 53. December 30, 2000. p. YE-59. ISSN 0006-2510. Retrieved April 26, 2018 – via Google Books.
- ^ "Canada's Top 200 Singles of 2001". Jam!. Archived from the original on July 26, 2002. Retrieved March 28, 2022.
- ^ "The Best of 2000: Most Played Adult Contemporary Songs". Airplay Monitor. Vol. 9, no. 51. December 21, 2001. p. 55.
- ^ a b "Spanish Guitar (The Remixes)". click2music.com.au. Archived from the original on October 31, 2000. Retrieved June 18, 2023.
- ^ "Spanish Guitar (Maxi): Toni Braxton" (in German). Germany: Amazon. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Spanish Guitar (The Remixes): Toni Braxton" (in German). Germany: Amazon. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Toni Braxton: Spanish Guitar". click2music.se (in Swedish). Archived from the original on June 18, 2002. Retrieved November 29, 2023.
- ^ "Spanish Guitar (12" single, 33/45 rpm): Toni Braxton". US: Amazon. Retrieved April 26, 2018.
- ^ "Going for Adds / AddVance Notice" (PDF). Radio & Records. No. 1375. November 3, 2000. pp. 55, 64, 70. ISSN 0277-4860. Retrieved April 26, 2018 – via World Radio History.