Vem Pra Mim

Vem Pra Mim
Studio album by Menudo
Released	1993
Studio	PolyGram
Genre	Latin Pop
Menudo chronology
15 Años (1992) Vem Pra Mim (1993) Imagínate... (1994)

Vem Pra Mim is the fifth and final album in Portuguese by the group Menudo, released in 1993.[1][2] This was the only album performed by the lineup composed of Abel Talamántez, Alexis Grullón, Andy Blázquez, Ashley Ruiz, and new member Ricky López.[3] Ricky replaced Adrián Olivares, who decided to leave the group.

The album features 12 tracks, including Portuguese versions of songs originally recorded in Spanish by other Menudo lineups. The track "Eu Só Queria" includes a special guest appearance by Brazilian TV host Mylla Christie, known for hosting the TV show Clube da Criança on Rede Manchete.[4] Her participation was recorded in October 1993.[4] Additionally, two songs from the Sombras & Figuras album, released in 1988, were adapted into Portuguese: "Serenata Rock'N Roll" (also featured on the Os Ultimos Herois album released in 1990) with new lyrics, and "Gafas Oscuras."

Promotion

To promote the album, Menudo appeared on Brazilian TV shows such as the Programa Sula Miranda on Record.[5] The track "Juras De Amor" was released as a single. In 1994, the group also toured Brazil, performing in Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo.[6]

Critical reception

In a report on the group and the album, Simone do Vale from the newspaper Folha de Boa Vista remarked that the album's songs are "syrupy and sentimental like those of the past." However, she emphasized that the new members' popularity compensated: "the new Menudo members are cute, charming, and intelligent.”[7]

Tracklist

No.	Title	Writer(s)	Singer(s)	Length
1.	"Vem Pra Mim" (Búscame)	M. Vendrel, A. Soler, version: Edgard Pacas	Alexis Grullon	5:41
2.	"Juras de Amor" (Lo Que Juramos)	Fernando Osorio, version: Carlos Colla	Ashley Ruiz	3:01
3.	"Parecendo Frio" (Me Sigue Pareciendo Frío)	Fernando Osorio	Ashley Ruiz	3:07
4.	"Quinze Anos" (Quince Años)	Juan Carlos Perez Soto, version: Carlos Colla	Alexis Grullon	3:50
5.	"Beija Minha Alma" (Besas Mi Alma)	Fernando Osorio, version: Edgard Pacas	Abel Talamantez	3:26
6.	"Nunca Mais" (No Volveras A Ocurrir)	Jesus Monarrez, version: Carlos Colla	Ricky Lopez	3:00
7.	"Eu Só Queria" (Hoy Solo Quiero)	Fernando Osorio, Juan Carlos Perez Soto, version: Carlos Colla	Alexis Grullon, Mylla Christie	3:04
8.	"Raio de Lua" (Bajo La Luna)	Carlos Lara, Tino Geiser, version: Carlos Colla	Ricky Lopez	3:17
9.	"Lentes Escuras" (Gafas Oscuras)	Pedro Gely, version: Edgard Pacas	Andy Blázquez	3:54
10.	"Me Beija Aqui na Praia" (Besame En La Playa)	Fernando Osorio, Juan Carlos Perez Soto, version: Edgard Pacas	Ashley Ruiz	3:42
11.	"Serenata Rock'N Roll" (Serenata Rock'N Roll)	Pedro Gely, version: Carlos Colla	Abel Talamantez	3:25
12.	"Deixa Eu Ser" (Dejame Ser)	Fernando Osorio, version: Carlos Colla	Andy Blázquez	3:46
Total length:				43:22

References

1. "Menudo - Music Biography, Credits and Discography". AllMusic. Archived from the original on June 29, 2012. Retrieved June 15, 2013.
2. Molina, Dave (1995). "Menudo". Artist Spotlight.
3. "Vem Pra Mim". Menudo Maniac. Retrieved May 25, 2015.
4. Neto, Ferreira (October 21, 1993). "Coluna Ferreira Netto". Tribuna da Imprensa (13,331 ed.). Rio de Janeiro. p. 3. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
5. "Outros destaques: Música". Tribuna da Imprensa (13,338 ed.). Rio de Janeiro. October 29, 1993. p. 5. Retrieved November 13, 2024.
6. González, Luis Manuel (August 22, 1994). "Él fenómeno de Menudo perdura". La Opinion (341 ed.). pp. 1 and 2 (section B). Retrieved November 13, 2024.
7. Vale, Simone do (October 29, 1993). "Menudo politicamente correto". Folha de Boa Vista (1,227 ed.). Roraima. p. 8. Retrieved November 13, 2024.