Ricardo Arjona - Si El Norte Fuera El Sur

Review by Will Holland

Si El Norte Fuera El Sur by Ricardo Arjona: A Journey Through Love, Borders, and Human Stories If you’re into music that feels like a late-night conversation with an old friend—raw, real, and kinda messy in the best way—then Si El Norte Fuera El Sur is your jam. Released back in 2001, this album blends rock, pop latino, soft acoustic vibes, and even some Central American soul. It’s not perfect, but man, does it stick to your ribs. Let’s talk about two tracks that really stood out for me: “Abarrotería de Amor” and “Si El Norte Fuera El Sur.” These songs aren’t just catchy; they feel like little worlds you can step into. --- “Abarrotería de Amor” – Grocery Store Romance Okay, first off, how genius is the title? "Grocery store of love"? Like, who thinks of that? Only Arjona could pull something like this off without making it sound corny. The song starts slow, almost whispery, as if he’s letting you in on a secret. Then it builds up, layer by layer—strings, guitars, percussion—all swirling around his raspy voice telling you this quirky story of falling for someone while picking out tomatoes or whatever. It’s playful yet heartfelt, like those tiny moments we don’t usually notice until later when they become big memories. I mean, who hasn’t had a crush at a grocery store? Maybe not literally, but metaphorically speaking, this track nails the feeling of finding beauty in everyday life. By the time the chorus kicks in, you’re singing along like you’ve known the words forever. --- “Si El Norte Fuera El Sur” – Borderline Poetry Now THIS one hits different. Imagine sitting under a starry sky, sipping coffee from a chipped mug, listening to Arjona muse about what the world would look like if borders didn’t exist. Sounds heavy, right? But somehow, he makes it feel intimate, like he’s talking directly to YOU. The melody is simple—just enough piano and guitar to keep things grounded—but his lyrics do all the heavy lifting. He talks about migration, dreams, identity, and unity in a way that doesn’t preach. Instead, it invites you to think, to wonder, to maybe even cry a little. There’s this part where the strings come in softly, almost like a sigh, and suddenly you realize how much emotion fits into such a small moment. This isn’t just a song; it’s a question wrapped in melody. --- Wrapping Up… Or Not? What makes Si El Norte Fuera El Sur so special isn’t just its sound—it’s the humanity behind it. You can tell Arjona poured everything into these tracks, no holds barred. Sure, there are repeats in the tracklist (like, why does “Te Acuerdas De Mi” show up three times??), but honestly, it kinda adds charm. Like he couldn’t decide which version was his favorite either. Listening to this album feels like flipping through pages of someone’s diary—not polished, not perfect, but deeply personal. And yeah, maybe that’s why it lingers long after the last note fades. So here’s my unexpected takeaway: If north became south, would albums like this still exist? Probably. Because art like this doesn’t care about directions—it just finds its way to whoever needs it most.

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Artist: Ricardo Arjona
Album: Si El Norte Fuera El Sur

2002

Rating: 5.0

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Tracks

Track	Duration	Preview
Cita En El Baar
Ella Y Él
Cita en el Bar	4:21
Abarroteria de Amor	03:40
Se Nos Muere El Amor
Noticiero	5:28
Aún Te Amo (Carta No. 1)
Aún Te Amo
Te Acuerdas De Mi
Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
Frente al Televisor	4:29
Noticiero
Aun Te Amo (Carta No. 1)	3:32
Si el Norte Fuera el Sur	04:54
Abarroteria De Amor
Aun Te Amo ( Carta Nro 1)
Mexico	4:27
Tu Reputacion	4:46
Abarrotería De Amor
Cita En El Bar
Te Acuerdas de Mi
Abarrotería de Amor	3:40
Te Acuerdas De Mi
Se Nos Muere el Amor	4:5
Tú
Tu Reputación
México
Tu	4:26
Ella y Él	6:13
Tú Reputación
Me Enseñaste	04:42
Frente Al Televisor
Frente Al Televisor
Ella y El
Ella Y El
Te Acuerdas de Mi (Carta No. 2)	4:15
Duerme	5:2
Noticero	05:29
Duerme
Aun Te Amo
Me Enseñaste
Reputacion
Si El Norte Fuera el Sur	4:53
Me Enseñaste	4:41

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Columbia, Sony Music Special Marketing, Sony
Columbia
Sony Latin
Epic

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kuunnella verkossa
lytte på nettet
online anhören
lyssna på nätet
ascolta in linea
ouvir online
online luisteren
escuchar en línea
écouter en ligne

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Companies

Role	Company
Phonographic Copyright (p)	Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V.
Copyright (c)	Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. De C.V.
Manufactured By	Sony Music Entertainment Chile Ltda.
Distributed By	Sony Music Entertainment Chile Ltda.
Mastered At	Bernie Grundman Mastering
Record Company	Sony Music Entertainment (Argentina) S.A.
Pressed By	Epsa

Credits

Role	Credit
Acoustic Guitar	George Doering
Arranged By	Miguel Angel "Malín" Villagran (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 8, 10 to 14), Ricardo Arjona (tracks: 1), Victor Patron (tracks: 4, 9)
Art Direction	Rocío Larrazolo
Backing Vocals [Gospel	Stephanie Spruill
Solo]	Stephanie Spruill
Backing Vocals	Jesof Powel, Kenny O'Brian, La Vann Chatman, Patricia Hodges, Phyllis Bailey, Ronnie Hasley, Terrie Carloss
Bass	Abraham Laboriel
Cello	Cecilia Tsan, Daniel Smith , Michael Mathews, Stefanie Fife
Contractor	Don Hahn
Coordinator	Cristina Abaroa
Design	Carlos Tonatiuh, Cesar Saldaña
Directed By	Assai Drori
Drums	John Robinson J. R.
Electric Guitar	Michael Landau
Flute	Pedro Eustache
Mastered By	Bernie Grundman
Organ	Billy Preston
Percussion	Luis Conte
Photography By	Ricardo Trabulsi
Piano	Robbie Buchanan
Producer	Gustavo Ruiz
Recorded By	Rodolfo Vázquez
Mixed By	Benny Faccone
Saxophone	Dan Higgins
Clarinet	Dan Higgins
Trombone	David Stout
Trumpet	Dennis Farias, Ramón Flores
Viola	Andrew Picken, Kazi Pitelka, Laura Dvennen, Matthew Funes
Violin	Bob Sanov, Brian Leonard, Dennis Molchan, Diana Halprin, Elizabeth Wilson , Francine Nadeau Walsh, Jennifer Woodward, Patricia Aiken, Ronald Folsom, Shari Zippert, Yi Hu
Written-By	Ricardo Arjona

Notes

Recorded at Conway Studios, Hollywood, CA; Capitol Studios, Hollywood, CA; Ocean Way Studios, Hollywood, CA; Mad Hatter Studios, Los Angeles, CA
Mixed at Conway Studios, Hollywood, CA
℗ © 1996 Sony Discos, Inc. / Manufactured by Sony Discos, Inc. 2190 N.W. 89th Place, Miami, Florida 33172
Printed in Argentina.
Similar to Mexican version from 1996, with other Barcode
℗ © 1996 Sony Music Entertainment (Holanda) B.V.
Hecho en Venezuela por Sony Music Entertainment Venezuela C.A.
Reissue with different Catalog number and CD design

Barcodes

Barcode: 5 099748 525420
Barcode: 5 099748 525444
Barcode: 037628201120
Mastering SID Code: IFPI L324
Mould SID Code: IFPI 1T00
Barcode: 7509948525420
Other: FD 20096208
Barcode: 7 509948 525444
Rights Society: SADAIC - BIEM - AADI - CAPIF
Matrix / Runout: 14XB3<0579>EPSA INDUSTRIA ARGENTINA SONY2485254

About Ricardo Arjona

Singer/songwriter born 19 January 1964 in Jocotenango, Sacatepéquez, Guatemala. After his first release "Déjame Decir Que Te Amo" (1985) he took a break from the music business and started a career as a basketball player. He only returned as a musician in 1990 with his second album "Jesús, Verbo No Sustantivo". Ricardo Arjona has won two Grammy Awards from three nominations: The 2007 Grammy for Best Latin Pop Album and the 2006 Latin Grammy for Best Male Pop Vocal Album, both for his album "Adentro" (2005).n

Real Name

Edgar Ricardo Arjona Morales

Name Vars

Arjona
R. Arjona

Interesting fact about Album

Here’s something cool about *Si El Norte Fuera El Sur* by Ricardo Arjona: The album dives deep into themes of love, identity, and social issues, but what makes it stand out is how it blends so many musical styles. You’ve got soft rock, Latin pop, and even touches of Central American traditions all rolled into one. Tracks like “Abarrotería de Amor” and “Te Acuerdas de Mi” show off this mix perfectly. Fun fact—legendary session drummer John Robinson played on the album, bringing his iconic groove to the songs. Plus, Billy Preston, who worked with The Beatles, added soulful organ vibes. It’s no wonder the album resonated across countries like Mexico, Argentina, and the US when it dropped in 2001!

Comments

muthomi

2025-03-16

4:00 años escuchando esta canción y hasta ahora me doy cuenta que esa frase resume toda la crítica de la misma

larbisoft

2025-03-16

Lo mejor es que nombra a Simon Bolivar, grande Venezuela!??

tapchiweb

2025-03-16

Esta canción nunca deja de sorprenderme y me hace reflexionar , actualmente radico en California desde hace más de 20 años, cuando otra historia… me trajo aquí sentí que dejaba mi identidad y patria atrás me sentí perdida pero esta canción me orienta cada vez que sinceramente olvido porque vine aquí, trato de aprender y respetar pero sobre todo disfruto mi libertad emocional y esta canción libera mis ideas.Cada país posee algo de esta canción pero nosotros somos la sociedad que la crea, Ricardo Arjona es un maestro y me pongo de rodillas porque esta canción aunque fue escrita hace muchos años hace completa coherencia a nuestra actualidad

hannahwhitewv

2025-03-16

Hoal 2023

lizzzie79

2025-03-16

Yo solo vine por q el profesor me mando escuchar esta canción jajajaja

100por100animal

2025-03-16

Un crack este señor, en un solo tema te metió política, geografía, historia, economía, sarcasmo, ironía y realidad ???

q160288

2025-03-16

Arjona predijiste el futuro para el 2023 eso está pasando finalmente , los gringos se están mudando a mexico ??

swethapratap

2025-03-15

Hay poco artista como ricardo arjona talento por demas.

odinokmouse

2025-03-15

Siempre me intrigó porque Arjona dice en su canción "Y un Simón Bolívar rompiendo su secreto".

Tantos secretos a voces que se dicen de lo que muchos inventaron como un libertador, pero que en la realidad murió atormentado con sus manos manchadas de sangre inocente. Desolò su país Venezuela dónde nunca más le permitieron entrar, y murió solo en Santa Marta Colombia