"The One You Love" | ||||
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Single by Paulina Rubio | ||||
from the album Border Girl | ||||
Released | August 20, 2002 | |||
Studio | Protopia (New York City) | |||
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Length | 3:47 (English Version) 3:36 (Spanish Version) | |||
Label | Universal | |||
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Paulina Rubio singles chronology | ||||
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"The One You Love" on YouTube | ||||
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"Todo Mi Amor" on YouTube |
"The One You Love" is a song by Mexican singer Paulina Rubio from her sixth studio album, Border Girl (2002). It was written by Brett James and Troy Verges, and produced by Shep Goodman and Kenny Gioia. The song was released as the third US and second international single from Border Girl on August 20, 2002, by Universal Records. A Spanish version titled "Todo Mi Amor" ("All My Love"), was also recorded and released to the Latin American market.
Musically, "The One You Love" is a soft rock and power pop song which, lyrically, describes the singer falling in love, and her desire to satisfying lover's needs. Upon its release, the song received positive reviews from music critics. Commercially, the Spanish version was more successful than the English version. It reached the top ten in several countries, including Ecuador, Mexico, Spain, Paraguay and Venezuela. "The One You Love" peaked at number 97 on the Billboard Hot 100, while "Todo Mi Amor" reached at number 5 on the Hot Latin Songs.
Composition
[edit]Produced by Shep Goodman and Kenny Gioia, "The One You Love" is a soft rock[1] and power pop ballad driven by a Latin beat and flamenco guitar accents.[2] Includes instrumentation of bass, guitar, and drums.[3] Rubio began working on the song at Protopia Studios in New York City, New York in late 2001. She announced in an interview for MTV Latino that she wanted to find a “fresh essence” for the album, which achieved with the help of the producers. Rubio also revealed that she was experimenting with electric and acoustic guitars.[4]
Reception
[edit]"The One You Love" received positive reviews from music critics. Chuck Taylor from Billboard praised the song's production.[2] Jon-Wiederhorn from MTV noted the song is an "effervescent pop melody colored with flamenco guitar",[5] while Terra's staff described it as a "fresh song", thanks to the guitar and drum instrumentation.[6]
Formats and track listings
[edit]- USA CD single[3]
- "The One You Love" – 3:47
- Mexican CD single[7]
- "Todo Mi Amor" – 3:36
- "The One You Love" – 3:47
- Spanish CD single[8]
- "Todo Mi Amor" – 3:36
Credits and personnel
[edit]Credits are lifted from the US CD single liner notes.[3]
- Lead vocals – Paulina Rubio
- Background vocals – Paulina Rubio, Audrey Martells
- Vocal coach - Katie Agresta
- Writing – Troy Verges, Brett James
- Producing – Shep Goodman, Kenny Gioia
- Mixing – Bob Rosa, Craig Smith at Protopia Studios
- Drums – Kenny Gioia
- Bass, guitar – Shep Goodman
Charts
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Weekly charts[edit]
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Year-end charts[edit]
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References
[edit]- ^ Promis, Jose F.. The One You Love at AllMusic
- ^ a b Taylor, Chuck (10 August 2002). "Review Pop". Google Books. Billboard. Retrieved 16 May 2024.
- ^ a b c The One You Love (US CD single liner notes). Paulina Rubio. Universal Records. 2002. 440 019 280-2.
{{cite AV media notes}}
: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Paulina Rubio en MTV Noticias". YouTube. MTV Latinoamérica. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
- ^ "Paulina Rubio's Philosophy is 'Make Love, Not War'". MTV. MTV. Archived from the original on October 29, 2020. Retrieved 24 September 2020.
- ^ "5 canciones de Paulina Rubio en inglés que te harán querer bailar hasta el amanecer" (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 May 2023.
- ^ Todo Mi Amor (Mexican CD single liner notes). Paulina Rubio. Universal Latino. 2002. 2-01097.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ Todo Mi Amor (Spanish CD single liner notes). Paulina Rubio. Muxxic. 2002. 0287 2.
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: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link) - ^ "Paulina Rubio Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ a b "Se dividen la popularidad" (in Spanish). El Siglo de Torreón. December 15, 2002. Retrieved May 20, 2023.
- ^ "Paulina no se cansa del éxito". elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. El Siglo de Torreón. 13 December 2002. Retrieved 18 September 2020.
- ^ "Las 10 canciones más populares". www.sfgate.com. SFGATE. Retrieved 31 March 2021.
- ^ "Spain Top Songs" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 20, no. 52. 21 December 2002. p. 23. Retrieved 13 January 2020 – via American Radio History.
- ^ "Paulina Rubio Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 24 March 2016.
- ^ "Paulina Rubio Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ "Paulina Rubio Chart History (Tropical Airplay)". Billboard. Retrieved 1 June 2023.
- ^ a b "Billboard Year-End Charts 2002: Latin Pop Airplay". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. 28 December 2002. Archived from the original on 10 February 2017. Retrieved 13 November 2019.