Studio Album · No. 4
Vuelve Songwriting Credits by Ricky Martin
Produced by K.C. Porter, Draco Rosa, Desmond Child · Engineered by Benny Faccone, Humberto Gatica, Bernie Grundman
Sony Latin
Latin popPop rock
7%
Authorship
Holds writing credit on 1 of 14 tracks
Authorship Breakdown 1 / 14 documented
Who wrote the songs?
Scored across the 14 tracks with documented writers, by whether Ricky Martin carries a lyricist or composer credit.
1 trackwritten by Ricky Martin
13 tracksoutside writers
Ricky Martin's roles on this album
Share of the 14 tracks where a band member is credited, by role.
Lyricist7%
Composer0%
Producer0%
Performer100%
By the Numbers
14
Tracks
16
Lyricists
3
Producers
2
No.1 Singles
6 million
Worldwide Copies Sold
1998
Released
Awards & Recognition 1
Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance (1999)
Data Insight
Vuelve is the last great Spanish-language album of Ricky Martin's imperial phase, and it runs on the same engine as A Medio Vivir: Draco Rosa and K.C. Porter write and produce most of it, with Desmond Child joining for the World Cup anthem 'La Copa de la Vida.' Martin has no solo writing credit here, appearing only as the Spanish adapter of the closing 'Gracias por Pensar en Mi.' The album won the Grammy for Best Latin Pop Performance and set up his English-language crossover, but its songs came from his collaborators.
Track Listing & Credits 14 tracks
Written by the artist
Written by outside writers
| # | Title | Lyricist(s) | Composer(s) | Producer(s) | Performers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Por Arriba, Por Abajo
#33
|
Draco RosaLuis Gómez-EscolarCésar LemosKarla Aponte | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezLuis Gómez-Escolar RoldánCésar LemosKarla Aponte | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 2 |
Vuelve
#1
|
Franco De Vita | Franco De Vita | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 3 |
Lola, Lola
|
Draco RosaK.C. PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezKarl Cameron PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 4 |
Casi un Bolero
|
Draco RosaK.C. PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezKarl Cameron PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 5 |
Corazonado
|
Draco RosaK.C. PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezKarl Cameron PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 6 |
La Bomba
|
Draco RosaK.C. PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezKarl Cameron PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 7 |
Hagamos el Amor
|
Draco RosaLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 8 |
La Copa de la Vida
#45
|
Desmond ChildDraco RosaLuis Gómez-Escolar | John Charles BarrettRobert Edward Rosa SuárezLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | Desmond ChildDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 9 |
Perdido Sin Ti
#1
|
Draco RosaK.C. PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezKarl Cameron PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 10 |
Así Es la Vida
|
Marco FloresLuis Gómez-Escolar | Marco FloresLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 11 |
Marcia Baila
|
Fred ChichinCatherine RingerLuis Gómez-Escolar | Fred ChichinCatherine Ringer | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 12 |
No Importa la Distancia
|
Alan MenkenDavid ZippelRenato LópezJavier Pontón | Alan MenkenDavid Zippel | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 13 |
Gracias por Pensar en Mi
|
Renato RussoRicky Martin | Renato Russo | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
| 14 |
Casi un Bolero (Instrumental)
|
Draco RosaK.C. PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar | Robert Edward Rosa SuárezKarl Cameron PorterLuis Gómez-Escolar Roldán | K.C. PorterDraco Rosa | Ricky Martin (Lead Vocals) |
Songwriter & Credit Spotlight 20 contributors
LG
Luis Gómez-Escolar
Writer
LG
Luis Gómez-Escolar Roldán
Writer
DR
Draco Rosa
Writer · Producer
RE
Robert Edward Rosa Suárez
Writer
KP
K.C. Porter
Writer · Producer
KC
Karl Cameron Porter
Writer
DC
Desmond Child
Writer · Producer
AM
Alan Menken
Writer
CR
Catherine Ringer
Writer
CL
César Lemos
Writer
DZ
David Zippel
Writer
FD
Franco De Vita
Writer
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Frequently Asked Questions Vuelve
Did Ricky Martin write Vuelve?
No. Ricky Martin held no solo songwriting credit on Vuelve. His only credit is as the Spanish-language adapter of the closing track "Gracias por Pensar en Mi." The album was written and produced mainly by Draco Rosa and K.C. Porter.
Who wrote "La Copa de la Vida"?
"La Copa de la Vida" was written by Desmond Child, Draco Rosa, and Luis Gómez-Escolar. It was chosen as the official song of the 1998 FIFA World Cup in France and became a worldwide hit.
Did Vuelve win a Grammy?
Yes. Vuelve won the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance at the 41st Annual Grammy Awards in 1999. It was Ricky Martin's first Grammy win.
What is "La Copa de la Vida"?
"La Copa de la Vida" ("The Cup of Life") was the official anthem of the 1998 FIFA World Cup. Ricky Martin's performance of it at the 1999 Grammy ceremony helped launch his global crossover.
Who produced Vuelve?
Vuelve was produced by K.C. Porter, Draco Rosa, and Desmond Child. Porter and Rosa handled most of the album, with Child producing "La Copa de la Vida."
When was Vuelve released?
Vuelve was released in February 1998 through Sony. It sold over six million copies worldwide and was certified Platinum in the US.