06/07/2025

Sheena "Modern Girl - The Complete EMI Recordings Vol I" (2025) -Pop Rock / Pop / Adult Contemporary / Soft Rock / Westcoast Rock-



Label : Cherry Pop


Royaume-Uni DISC 1 - Take My Time

01 - Modern Girl (Dominic Bugatti & Frank Musker)
02 - Paradox (Christopher Neil)
03 - Morning Train (9 To 5) (Florrie Palmer)
04 - Moody (My Love) (Christopher Neil & Sheena Easton)
05 - One Man Woman (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
06 - Summer's Over (Christopher Neil & Phil Palmer)
07 - Have You Heard The Rumour (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
08 - Don't Send Flowers (Phil Pickett)
09 - Cry (Frank Musker & Garth Murphy)
10 - Take My Time (Phil Palmer & Paul Bliss)
11 - When He Shines (Dominic Bugatti & Florrie Palmer)
12 - Prisoner (D.B. Cooper, James Lance & Tony Riparetti)
13 - So Much In Love (Dominic Bugatti & Frank Musker)
14 - Voice On The Radio (Phil Palmer & Peter Vale)
15 - Calm Before The Storm (Christopher Neil & Peter Vale)
16 - No One Ever Knows (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
17 - Right Or Wrong (Phil Palmer)
18 - Modern Girl (Alternate Version)° (Dominic Bugatti & Frank Musker)
19 - Paradox (Alternate Version)° (Christopher Neil)
20 - Morning Train (Alternate Version)° (Florrie Palmer)
21 - Moody (Alternate Version)° (Christopher Neil & Sheena Easton)
22 - For Your Eyes Only (Early Version)° (Bill Conti & Mick Leeson)
23 - For Your Eyes Only (Single Version)° (Bill Conti & Mick Leeson)

DISC 2 - You Could Have Been With Me

01 - A Little Tenderness (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
02 - Savoir faire (He's Got) (Phil Palmer & Peter Vale)
03 - Just Another Broken Heart (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
04 - I'm Not Worth The Hurt (Rafe Van Hoy, Deborah Allen & Eddie Struzick)
05 - You Could Have Been With Me (Lea Maalfrid)
06 - A Letter From Joey (Dominic Bugatti & Frank Musker)
07 - Telephone Lines (Steve Kipner & Chris Christian)
08 - Johnny (Donovan McKitty)
09 - Trouble In The Shadows (Lea Maalfrid)
10 - Isn't It So (Kathleen Floyd)
11 - Family Of One (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
12 - For Your Eyes Only (Alternate Version)° (Bill Conti & Mick Leeson)

Live At The Palace, Hollywood

13 - Don't Send Flowers (Phil Pickett)
14 - Help Is On Its Way (Glenn Shorrock)
15 - I Wouldn't Beg For Water (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
16 - Machinery (Julia Downes)
17 - Fooled Around And Fell In Love (Elvin Bishop)
18 - Star (Doreen Chanter)
19 - Just Another Broken Heart (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
20 - Take My Time (Phil Palmer & Paul Bliss)
21 - Raised On Robbery (Joni Mitchell)
22 - Wind Beneath My Wings (Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar)

DISC 3 - Madness, Money And Music

01 - Weekend In Paris (Sue Quinn)
02 - Are You Man Enough (Billy Livsey & Graham Lyle)
03 - I Wouldn't Beg For Water (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
04 - Machinery (Julia Downes)
05 - Ice Out In The Rain (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
06 - I Don't Need Your Word (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
07 - Madness, Money And Music (Alternate Rock Mix)° (Brian Chatton & Barry Black)
08 - There When I Needed You (Steve Kipner & John Lewis Parker)
09 - Wind Beneath My Wings (Alternate Version)° (Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar)
10 - You Do It (Deborah Allen, Eddie Struzick & Rafe Van Hoy)
11 - In The Winter (Alternate Version)° (Janis Ian)
12 - Please Don't Symphatise (Steve Thompson) 
13 - So We Say Goodbye (Ian Lynn)
14 - Loner (Mick Leeson & Peter Vale)
15 - Some Of Us Will (Phil Palmer)
16 - Woman (Alternate Version)° (Sue Quinn)
17 - We've Got Tonight (Duet with Kenny Rogers) (Bob Seger)

Act One

18 - A Song For You° (Leon Russell)
19 - He's A Rebel° (Gene Pitney)
20 - Medley: Last Night At Danceland / Roof Garden° (Duet with Al Jarreau) (Will Jennings & Joe Sample) / (Jay Graydon & Al Jarreau)
21 - The Entertainer° (Billy Joel)
22 - Out Here On My Own° (Lesley Gore & Michael Gore)

DISC 4 - Best Kept Secret

01 - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair) (Greg Mathieson & Trevor Veitch) 
02 - I Like The Fright* (Steve Kipner & Paul Bliss)
03 - Almost Over You (Jennifer Kimball & Cindy Richardson)
04 - Devil In A Fast Car (Greg Mathieson & Trevor Veitch) 
05 - Don't Leave Me This Way (James Preston Pennington)
06 - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie* (Steve Kipner & Tommy Emmanuel)
07 - (She's In Love) With Her Radio (Michael Roth & Danny McBride)
08 - Just One Smile* (Randy Newman)
09 - Sweet Talk (Jennifer Kimball)
10 - Best Kept Man (Chrissy Shefts)
11 - Wish You Were Here Tonight* (Jim Sullins & Jay Graydon)
12 - Telefone (Alternate Long Version)° (Greg Mathieson & Trevor Veitch) 
13 - Almost Over You (Alternate Version)° (Jennifer Kimball & Cindy Richardson)
14 - Sweet Talk (Alternate Long Version)° (Jennifer Kimball)
15 - Best Kept Man (Alternate Mix)° (Jennifer Kimball)
16 - I Like The Fright* (Alternate Long Version)° (Steve Kipner & Paul Bliss)
17 - Just One Smile* (Alternate Long Version)° (Randy Newman)
18 - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie* (Alternate Version)° (Steve Kipner & Tommy Emmanuel)
19 - Wish You Were Here Tonight* (Alternate Version)° (Jim Sullins & Jay Graydon)

DISC 5 - Todo Me Recuerda A Ti

01 - Teléfono (Greg Mathieson & Trevor Veitch) 
02 - Todo Me Recuerda A Ti (Jennifer Kimball & Cindy Richardson)
03 - Ámame (Juan Carlos Calderón) 
04 - La Noche Y Tú° (Duet with Dyango) (Bob Seger)
05 - El Primer Tren° (Florrie Palmer)
06 - Una Vez En La Vida (Juan Carlos Calderón) 
07 - Mi Corazón Vuela Hacia Ti °(Larry Henley & Jeff Silbar)
08 - Me Gustas Tal Como Eres (Duet with Luis Miguel) (Juan Carlos Calderón) 
09 - No Puedes Dejarme Asi (James Preston Pennington)
10 - Brindo Por Un Amor° (Lea Maalfrid)
11 - El Primer Tren° (Alternate Version)° (Florrie Palmer)
12 - No Puedes Dejarme Asi (Alternate Long version)° (James Preston Pennington)

°Previously Unreleased


Box Set Credits :
Produced by Adam Mattera
Digitally Remastered from the original master tapes by Simon Murphy of Another Planet Music
Audio Restoration & Mixing on all previously-unreleased material by Ted Carfrae


DISC 1 - Take My Time

Released 19 Jan 1981 as UK LP EMIC 3354
Released 9 Feb 1981 as 'Sheena Easton' US LP EMI America SE-17049
Charts UK #17 / US #24 / Australia #57 / Canada #12 / Japan #4

01 - Modern Girl

Released 22 Feb 1980 as UK  7" EMI 5042
Released 9 May 1981 as US 7" EMI America 8080
Charts UK #8 / US Hot 100 #18 / US AC #13 / Australia #24 / Canada #22 / Ireland #10 / Japan #18

02 - Paradox

Released 22 Feb 1980 as B-Side of "Modern Girl" UK  7" EMI 5042

03 - Morning Train (9 To 5)

Released 13 June 1980 as UK  7" EMI 5066
Released 14 Feb 1981 as US 7" EMI America 8071
Charts UK #3 / US Hot 100 #1 / US AC #1 / Australia #1 / Canada #1 / Ireland #2 / Japan #17 / New Zealand #1

04 - Moody (My Love)

Released 13 June 1980 as as B-Side of "Morning Train (9 To 5)" UK  7" EMI 506

05 - One Man Woman

Released 13 Oct 1980 as UK 7" EMI 5114
Charts UK #14 / Ireland #5

06 - Summer's Over

Released 13 Oct 1980 as as B-Side of "One Man Woman" UK  7" EMI 5114

07 - Have You Heard The Rumour

This track was Recorded November 1980 for potential inclusion on Sheena's Debut but ultimately shelved. It was first released on the Cherry Pop "Take My Time" Deluxe Edition in 2023

08 - Don't Send Flowers
09 - Cry

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10 - Take My Time

Released 2 Feb 1981 as UK 7" EMI 5135
Charts UK #44 / Germany #64

11 - When He Shines

Released 21 April 1981 as UK 7" EMI 5166
Released 3 April 1982 as US 7" EMI America B-8113
Charts UK #12 / US Hot 100 #30 / US AC #13 / Ireland #9

12 - Prisoner
13 - So Much In Love
14 - Voice On The Radio

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15 - Calm Before The Storm

Released 2 Feb 1981 as B-Side of "Take My Time" EMI UK 7" EMI 5135

16 - No One Ever Knows

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17 - Right Or Wrong

Released 21 April 1981 as B-Side of "When He Shines" EMI UK 7" EMI 5166

18 - Modern Girl
19 - Paradox
20 - Morning Train
21 - Moody

Alternate Version
Tracks 18-21 were Recorded from the original 24-track masters found in the EMI Vaults using previously unheard vocal takes & instrumental sections

22 - For Your Eyes Only 

Early Version
This early incarnation of the Bond Theme - with alternate lyrics & melody - was Recorded at CTS Music Centre, Wembley on 6 April 1981

23 - For Your Eyes Only 

Single Version
Released 15 June 1981 as UK 7" EMI 5195
Released 25 July 1981 as US 7" Liberty - A-1418
Charts UK #8 / US Hot 100 #4 / Australia #6 / Canada #5 / Ireland #11 / Japan #22 / New Zealand #4

Tracks 01-06 Original Sound Recordings 
Released by EMI Records Ltd 1980
Tracks 08-17 + 23 Released by EMI Records LTD 1981

Original Album Credits
Produced by Christopher Neil
Engineer : Nick Ryan
Drums : Peter Van Hooke
Percussion : Frank Ricotti
Bass : Andy Brown
Guitars : Phil Palmer
Keyboards : David Cullen, Peter Vale, Billy Lyall, Derek Austin & Ian Lynn
Saxophone : Ian Hall
Backing vocals : Alan Carvell, Peter Vale, Christopher Neil, Sharon Campbell, Kim Goody & Frank Musker
String Arrangements : David Cullen
Assistant Engineers :
Montserrat - Tony George
London - Simon Hurrell & Brett Kennedy
Recorded at Air Studios, Montserrat
Re-mixed at Audio International, London, England

"For Your Eyes Only" Produced by Christopher Neil
 

DISC 2 - You Could Have Been With Me

Released 21 Sept 1981 as UK LP EMIC 3378
Released 30 Oct 1981 as US LP EMI America SW 517061
Charts UK #33 / US #47 / Sweden #2 / Norway #7 / Japan #7

01 - A Little Tenderness

Released 7 May1982 as Dutch 7" EMI 1A 006-07598
Charts Dutch #29 / Germany #58 / Japan #58

02 - Savoir faire (He's Got)

Released 1 Sept 1981 as B-Side of "Just Another Broken Heart" UK 7" EMI 5232

03 - Just Another Broken Heart

Released 1 Sept 1981 as UK 7" EMI 5232
Charts UK #33 / Austria #17 / Sweden #12

04 - I'm Not Worth The Hurt

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05 - You Could Have Been With Me

Released 16 Nov 1981 as UK 7" EMI 5252
Released 28 Nov 1981 as US 7" EMI America A-8101
Charts UK #54 / US Hot 100 #15 / US AC #6 / Canada #13 / Dutch #14

06 - A Letter From Joey

Released 1981 as Zimbabwean 7" EMI 4384

07 - Telephone Lines
08 - Johnny
09 - Trouble In The Shadows
10 - Isn't It So

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11 - Family Of One

Released 16 Nov 1981 as B-Side of "You Could Have Been With Me" UK 7" EMI 5252

12 - For Your Eyes Only 

Alternate Version
This alternate vocal take of the Bond theme was uncovered from the original 24 track recording - sharp eared listeners will note some lyrics were changed in the final released version

Live At The Palace, Hollywood

Released Dec 1982 as UK VHS EMI Music Video TVE 9017232

13 - Don't Send Flowers
14 - Help Is On Its Way
15 - I Wouldn't Beg For Water
16 - Machinery
17 - Fooled Around And Fell In Love
18 - Star
19 - Just Another Broken Heart
20 - Take My Time
21 - Raised On Robbery
22 - Wind Beneath My Wings

These Live tracks were Recorded for Sheena's 1982 TV Special "Live At The Palace, Hollywood" subsequently released on home video. The full Unedited live audio concert was first released by Cherry red Records in 2022. "Help Is On Its Way", "Fooled Around And Fell In Love", "Star" & "Raised On Robbery" - cover versions of songs originally recorded by Little River Band, Elvin Bishop, Kiki Dee & Joni Mitchell respectively - were never released on any of Easton's studio albums

Tracks 01-11 Original Sound Recordings
Released by RMI Records Ltd 1981
Tracks 13-22 Released 2022 by Cherry Red Records

Original Album Credits
Produced by Christopher Neil
Engineer : Nick Ryan
Drums : Peter Van Hooke
Percussion : Frank Ricotti
Bass : Andy Brown
Guitars : Phil Palmer
Keyboards & Synths : Ian Lynn
Backing vocals : Alan Carvell, Tony Rivers & Christopher Neil
String Arrangement : Ian Lynn (on "Isn't It So")
Assistant Engineer : Greg Edward
Recorded at Caribou Ranch, Colorado, USA

'Live at The Palace, Hollywood'
Produced by Christopher Neil
Engineers : Nick Ryan & Greg Edward
Drums : Bob Jenkins
Bass : Gary Twigg
Guitars : Jeff Carpenter & Gerry Moffett
Keyboards : Ian Lynn & Blas Boshell
Saxophone : Pete Zorn
Backing vocals : Alan Carvell, Gordon Neville, Jackie Rawe & Pete Zorn
Recorded Live at the Palace Theatre, Hollywood, 11 August 1982


DISC 3 - Madness, Money And Music

Released 3 Sept 1982 as UK LP EMIC 3414
Released 4 Oct 1982 as US LP EMI America ST-17080
Charts UK #44 / US #85 / Sweden #19 / Norway #5 / Japan #5

01 - Weekend In Paris

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02 - Are You Man Enough

Released 11 Oct 1982 as UK 7" EMI 5349
Charts UK Uncharted

03 - I Wouldn't Beg For Water

Released 30 Oct 1982 as US 7" EMI America B-8142
Charts US #64 / US AC #19

04 - Machinery

Released 12 July 1982 as UK 7" EMI 5326
Released 4 Sept 1982 as US 7" EMI America B-8131
Charts UK#38 / US #57 / Ireland #29 / Holland #48 / Japan #52

05 - Ice Out In The Rain

Released 11 Dec 1982 as Dutch 7" EMI 1A 006-07683
Charts Holland #21

06 - I Don't Need Your Word

Released 10 Dec 1983 as B-Side of "Almost Over You" US 7" EMI America B-8186

07 - Madness, Money And Music 

Alternate Rock Mix

08 - There When I Needed You

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09 - Wind Beneath My Wings

Alternate Version

10 - You Do It

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11 - In The Winter

Alternate Version

12 - Please Don't Symphatise

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13 - So We Say Goodbye

Released 12 July 1982 as B-Side of "Machinery" UK 7" EMI 5326

14 - Loner

Released 11 Oct 1982 as B-Side of "Are You Man Enough" UK 7" EMI 5349

15 - Some Of Us Will

Released 30 Oct 1982 as B-Side of "I Wouldn't Beg For Water" US 7" EMI America B-8142

16 - Woman 

Alternate Version
This track was uncovered from the UK EMI vaults, appearing on a master tape marked with deleted listings for "Wind Beneath My Wings" & "In The Winter", suggesting it was recorded during the same 1982 Montserrat album sessions

17 - We've Got Tonight 

Duet with Kenny Rogers
Released 31 Jan 1983 as UK 7" Liberty Up 658
Released 29 Jan 1983 as US 7" Liberty B-1492
Charts UK #28 / US Hot 100 #6 / US AC #2 / US Country #1 / Ireland #18 / Canada #4 / Australia #11 / New Zealand #13

Act One
Released Sept 1983 as US VHS Prism Entertainment 2401

18 - A Song For You
19 - He's A Rebel

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20 - Medley: Last Night At Danceland / Roof Garden

Duet with Al Jarreau

21 - The Entertainer
22 - Out Here On My Own

These tracks were recorded specifically for Sheena's Act One TV Special - first aired 24 March 1983 on NBC. These cover versions - originally recorded by Leon Russell, The Crystals, Randy Crawford, Al Jarreau, Billy Joel & Irene Cara respectively - were never released on any Easton's studio album

Original Album Credits
Produced by Christopher Neil
Engineer : Nick Ryan
Drums : Peter Van Hooke
Percussion : Frank Ricotti
Bass : Mo Foster
Guitars : Mick Moody & Phil Palmer
Synths : Ian Lynn
Brass : Chris Hunter, Guy Barker & Tony Hall
Backing vocals : Alan Carvell, John  Kirby, Christopher Neil & Sheena Easton
Recorded at Air Studios, Montserrat
Mastered at Strawberry by Steve Rooke

"We've Got Tonight" 
Produced by David Foster & Kenny Rogers

'Act One'
Produced by Gary Smith & Dwight Hemion
Musical Director : Peter Matz
Recorded at Metromedia Squire & NBC Studios


DISC 4 - Best Kept Secret

Released 19 Aug 1983 as US LP EMI-America ST-17101
Released 3 Oct 1983 as UK LP EMIC 1077951
Charts UK #99 / US #33 / Norway #5 / Canada #38 / Japan #4

01 - Telefone (Long Distance Love Affair)

Released 20 Aug 1983 as US 7" B-0172 / US "12 EMI America 7814
Released 3 Sept 1983 as UK 7" EMI 5419
Charts UK #84 / US Hot 100 #9 / US AC #15 / US Dance #9 / Canada #8 / Japan #46 / Colombia #1

02 - I Like The Fright

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03 - Almost Over You

Released 10 Oct 1983 as UK 7" EMI 5434
Released 10 Dec 1983 as US  7" EMI America B-8186
Charts UK #89 / US Hot 100 #25 / US AC #4 / Canada #35 / Canada AC #1

04 - Devil In A Fast Car

Released 14 April 1984 as US 7" EMI America B-8201
Charts US Hot 100 #79 / Japan #95

05 - Don't Leave Me This Way
06 - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie

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07 - (She's In Love) With Her Radio

Released 1983 as Phillippine 7" EMI-73-X-299

08 - Just One Smile

Released 1983 as B-Side of "(She's In Love) With Her Radio" Phillippine 7" EMI-73-X-299

09 - Sweet Talk

Released 14 April 1984 as B-Side of "Devil In A Fast Car" US 7" EMI America B-8201

10 - Best Kept Man
11 - Wish You Were Here Tonight

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12 - Telefone 

Alternate Long Version

13 - Almost Over You

Alternate Version

14 - Sweet Talk 

Alternate Long Version

15 - Best Kept Man

Alternate Mix

16 - I Like The Fright

Alternate Long Version

17 - Just One Smile

Alternate Long Version

18 - Let Sleeping Dogs Lie 

Alternate Version

19 - Wish You Were Here Tonight 

Alternate Version
Tracks 12-14 + 16-19 were restored from the original 24-track masters found in the EMI vault using previously unheard vocal takes & instrumental sections

Tracks 01-11 Original Sound Recordings
Released by EMI Records Ltd 1983

Original Album Credits
Produced by Greg Mathieson & Jay Graydon

The Mathieson Sessions
Arranged by Greg Mathieson
Engineer : David Leonard
Drums : Carlos Vega (except "Almost Over You" - Mike Baird)
Percussion : Lenny Castro
Bass : Leland 'Lee' Sklar
Guitars : Michael Landau (except "Telefone" - Paul Jackson Jr.)
Steel Guitar : Steve Fishell (on "Sweet Talk")
Piano : Greg Mathieson (except "Almost Over You" - David Foster)
Synths : Michael Boddicker & Greg Mathieson
Saxophone : Gary Herbig & Dave Woodford
Backing vocals : Richard Page & Steve George
String Arrangement : Jeremy Lubbock (on "Almost Over You")
Assistant Engineer : Tchad Blake
Musical Contractor : Trevor Veitch
Recorded at Sunset Sound Factory, Los Angeles

The Graydon Sessions
Arranged by Robbie Buchanan (except "I Like The Fight" by Steve Kipner & Paul Bliss)
Engineers : Jay Graydon & Ian Eales
Drums : Mike Baird (except "I Like The Fight" - Steve Kipner & Paul Bliss)
Simmons Drum Programming : John Gilston & David Weiderman
Bass : Nathan East
Guitars : Jay Graydon
Synths : Robbie Buchanan, Steve Porcaro, Steve Kipner & Paul Bliss
Backing vocals : Richard Page & Steve George
Recorded at Garden Rake Studios, Los Angeles


DISC 5 - Todo Me Recuerda A Ti

Released 16 May 1984 as Mexican LP EMI SLEM-1204
Charts Argentina #9 / Japan #30

01 - Teléfono

Released 1984 as Spanish 7" EMI 006 202907

02 - Todo Me Recuerda A Ti

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03 - Ámame

Released 1984 as B-Side of "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" Portuguese 7" EMI 2003417

04 - La Noche Y Tú 

Duet with Dyango
Released 1984 as Spanish 7" EMI 006 20 0419 7
Charts Argentina #2

05 - El Primer Tren

Released 1984 as B-Side of "Teléfono" Spanish 7" EMI 006 202907

06 - Una Vez En La Vida

Released 1984 as B-Side of "La Noche Y Tú" Spanish 7" EMI 006 20 0419 7

07 - Mi Corazón Vuela Hacia Ti

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08 - Me Gustas Tal Como Eres 

Duet with Luis Miguel
Released 1984 as Portuguese 7" EMI 2003417
Charts Mexico #2 / Chile #3 / Ecuador #5

09 - No Puedes Dejarme Asi
10 - Brindo Por Un Amor

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11 - El Primer Tren 

Alternate Version

12 - No Puedes Dejarme Asi 

Alternate Long version

Original Album Credits
Produced by Greg Mathieson & Juan Carlos Calderón
°Produced by Greg Mathieson, Juan Carlos Calderón & Christopher Neil
Engineers : David Leonard (Hollywood) & Joaquim Torres (Madrid)
String Arrangements : Jeremy Lubbock (on "La Noche Y Tú")
Recorded at Sunset Sound Factory & Capitol Recording Studios, Hollywood, California & En Torres Sonido, Madrid, Spain