Ricardo Arjona - Si El Norte Fuera El Sur

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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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Tracks

TrackDurationPreview
Cita En El Baar
Ella Y Él
Cita en el Bar4:21
Abarroteria de Amor03:40
Se Nos Muere El Amor
Noticiero5:28
Aún Te Amo (Carta No. 1)
Aún Te Amo
Te Acuerdas De Mi
Si El Norte Fuera El Sur
Frente al Televisor4:29
Noticiero
Aun Te Amo (Carta No. 1)3:32
Si el Norte Fuera el Sur04:54
Abarroteria De Amor
Aun Te Amo ( Carta Nro 1)
Mexico4:27
Tu Reputacion4:46
Abarrotería De Amor
Cita En El Bar
Te Acuerdas de Mi
Abarrotería de Amor3:40
Te Acuerdas De Mi
Se Nos Muere el Amor4:5
Tu Reputación
México
Tu4:26
Ella y Él6:13
Tú Reputación
Me Enseñaste04:42
Frente Al Televisor
Frente Al Televisor
Ella y El
Ella Y El
Te Acuerdas de Mi (Carta No. 2)4:15
Duerme5:2
Noticero05:29
Duerme
Aun Te Amo
Me Enseñaste
Reputacion
Si El Norte Fuera el Sur4:53
Me Enseñaste4:41

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Catalog Numbers

  • 2-485254
  • KNOG 4-485254
  • CDZ-82011/485254-2
  • 51 485254
  • CDPL 485254
  • 2.31.485254
  • 54 485254
  • PLNT 485254
  • CDMC 485254
  • 52 485254

Labels

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

Listen online

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

Formats

  • CD
  • Album
  • Reissue
  • Cassette
  • Vinyl
  • LP

Companies

RoleCompany
Phonographic Copyright (p)Sony Music Entertainment (Holland) B.V.
Copyright (c)Sony Music Entertainment México, S.A. De C.V.
Manufactured BySony Music Entertainment Chile Ltda.
Distributed BySony Music Entertainment Chile Ltda.
Mastered AtBernie Grundman Mastering
Record CompanySony Music Entertainment (Argentina) S.A.
Pressed ByEpsa

Credits

RoleCredit
Acoustic GuitarGeorge Doering
Arranged ByMiguel Angel "Malín" Villagran (tracks: 2, 3, 5 to 8, 10 to 14), Ricardo Arjona (tracks: 1), Victor Patron (tracks: 4, 9)
Art DirectionRocío Larrazolo
Backing Vocals [GospelStephanie Spruill
Solo]Stephanie Spruill
Backing VocalsJesof Powel, Kenny O'Brian, La Vann Chatman, Patricia Hodges, Phyllis Bailey, Ronnie Hasley, Terrie Carloss
BassAbraham Laboriel
CelloCecilia Tsan, Daniel Smith , Michael Mathews, Stefanie Fife
ContractorDon Hahn
CoordinatorCristina Abaroa
DesignCarlos Tonatiuh, Cesar Saldaña
Directed ByAssai Drori
DrumsJohn Robinson J. R.
Electric GuitarMichael Landau
FlutePedro Eustache
Mastered ByBernie Grundman
OrganBilly Preston
PercussionLuis Conte
Photography ByRicardo Trabulsi
PianoRobbie Buchanan
ProducerGustavo Ruiz
Recorded ByRodolfo Vázquez
Mixed ByBenny Faccone
SaxophoneDan Higgins
ClarinetDan Higgins
TromboneDavid Stout
TrumpetDennis Farias, Ramón Flores
ViolaAndrew Picken, Kazi Pitelka, Laura Dvennen, Matthew Funes
ViolinBob Sanov, Brian Leonard, Dennis Molchan, Diana Halprin, Elizabeth Wilson , Francine Nadeau Walsh, Jennifer Woodward, Patricia Aiken, Ronald Folsom, Shari Zippert, Yi Hu
Written-ByRicardo 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
drvkargodorian
2025-03-15
K tremenda cancion casi nadie logro hacer una cancion como esta.
yrocejajub
2025-03-14
¿Cómo se les llama a los rajan de los gringos, pero hacen giras en todo el territorio gringo y sacas plata de eso?
anaccampanha
2025-03-13
?
wolfenzeruart
2025-03-13
Que sea eterno ricardo arjona?
azzamelzkzky
2025-03-13
El mejor música de verdad