Old Latin Music Hits That You Need to Know

We all know the popular songs from the past few decades, but what about the old Latin music hits? In this blog post, we’ll take a look at some of the best old Latin music hits that you need to know!

Introduction

Old Latin music hits are often overlooked in favor of more modern artists, but there are many timeless classics that deserve to be rediscovered. From early 20th century icons like Xavier Cugat and Celia Cruz to more contemporary artists like Ricky Martin and Shakira, there is something for everyone to enjoy. Here are ten old Latin music hits that you need to know.

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston

“I Will Always Love You” is a song written by American singer-songwriter Whitney Houston. It was originally released as a single in 1992 and became one of the best-selling singles of all time. The song was later included on the soundtrack album for the film The Bodyguard (1992).

“My Heart Will Go On” by Celine Dion

“My Heart Will Go On” is a song recorded by Canadian singer Celine Dion. It was released in 1997 as the theme song of the film Titanic. The song’s music was composed by James Horner, its lyrics were written by Will Jennings, and it was produced by Walter Afanasieff and Simon Franglen.

“Unchained Melody” by The Righteous Brothers

“Unchained Melody” is a 1955 song with music by Alex North and lyrics by Hy Zaret. North used the music as a theme for the prison film Unchained, hence the name. Todd Duncan sang the vocals for the film soundtrack. It has since become a standard and one of the most recorded songs of the 20th century, most notably by The Righteous Brothers. According to Billboard magazine, it was the number-one single of 1990 in the United States.

“Endless Love” by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross

“Endless Love” is a song written by Lionel Richie and first recorded as a duet between Richie and fellow R&B singer Diana Ross. The song was released on Motown Records in 1981 as the theme for the film Endless Love. There was also a became a hit single, topping the charts in the United States, Australia, Canada and several other countries.

“The Way We Were” by Barbra Streisand

“The Way We Were” is a song recorded by American singer Barbra Streisand for her 1974 album The Way We Were and was released as the lead single from the album on September 27, 1973, by Columbia Records. The song was written by Alan Bergman and Marilyn Bergman and produced by Marvin Hamlisch. It is a nostalgic ballad of failed love.

The single version of the song peaked at No. 1 on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Easy Listening charts in early 1974, becoming Streisand’s seventh chart-topping song in the United States. In Canada, the song spent two non-consecutive weeks at No. 1 on RPM’s adult contemporary chart. In case you haven’t heard this heart-wrenching tune in a while, we’ve collected some of the lyrics below:

Memories
Light the corners of my mind
Misty watercolor memories
Of the way we were
Scattered pictures
Of the smiles we left behind
Smiles we gave to one another
For the way we were
Can it be that it was all so simple then?
Or has time rewritten every line?
If we had it all to do over again…
Tell me, would we? Could we?

“I Will Always Love You” by Whitney Houston (Reprise)

Whitney Houston’s Cover of Dolly Parton’s “I Will Always Love You” is a reprise. The song was originally released in 1974 as part of the soundtrack to the film “The Bodyguard”. In 1992, Whitney Houston recorded a cover of the song for the film’s soundtrack. The song was released as a single in November 1992 and became a huge hit, spending 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and becoming one of the best-selling singles of all time.

Conclusion

As you can see, there is a lot of variety when it comes to Latin music. Whether you’re looking for something to dance to or something to relax to, there’s sure to be a Latin song that you love. And, if you’re interested in learning more about Latin music, be sure to check out our list of essential Latin albums.