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"El Chico del Apartamento 512" (English: The boy from Apartment 512) is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her fourth studio album, Amor Prohibido (1994). It was released along with " Fotos y Recuerdos " in January 1995, serving as its B-side track.
In "El Chico del Apartamento 512", called a "sunny pop anthem", [46] the protagonist is hit on by several men whom she has no interest in, except for the song's "boy in apartment 512". She finds enough courage to knock on his door to find it answered by a woman who asks if she is searching for her brother. [ 44 ]
Vela retold in a 2002 interview how he was awaken by Selena and A.B. because they did not have the clearance for "Fotos y Recuerdos". [1] Singer-songwriter Chrissie Hynde's music producers reported the song to Hynde who did not allow Selena to continue with "Fotos y Recuerdos" until she received an English-language writing of the song. [1]
Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" is musically similar to Selena's 1994 song "El Chico del Apartamento 512"; author James E. Perone called them recurring themes where the protagonist is "attracted to a young man". [11] Bill Ramsey of the San Antonio Current, noted how the lyrics were an "innocuous ditty". [22]
"El Chico del Apartamento 512" A.B. Quintanilla Ricky Vela Amor Prohibido: 1994 [17] "El Ramalazo" Tomás Méndez Muñequito de Trapo: 1986 [32] "El Toro Relajo" #† Felipe Bermejo Dreaming of You: 1995 [21] "Enamorada de Ti" (Daniela Romo Cover) (1986 Song) Daniela Romo Danilo Vaona Muñequito de Trapo: 1986 Daniela Romo cover [32]
"Amor Prohibido" (English: "Forbidden Love") is the title song of American Tejano singer Selena's fourth studio album of the same name (1994). Released as the lead single through EMI Latin on April 13, 1994, it was written by Selena, her brother and music producer A.B. Quintanilla III, and her band's backup vocalist Pete Astudillo.
The ninth track "El Chico del Apartamento 512" tells the tale of a romantic pursuit of "the guy in apartment 512". [40] Following this is "Muñequito de Trapo", one of Selena's earliest recordings to be included in the compilation. [41] "Captive Heart", the subsequent track, was recorded weeks before Selena's death. [42]
Si Una Vez" is considered by Billboard magazine to be one of Selena's signature songs. [13] Terra named "Si Una Vez" as one of Selena's "most famous works" along with her other songs "El Chico del Apartamento 512", "Amor Prohibido" and "Fotos y Recuerdos". [14]