Fantasmas (Willie Colón album)
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| Fantasmas | ||||
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| Studio album by | ||||
| Released | 1981 | |||
| Recorded | New York City | |||
| Genre | Salsa | |||
| Length | 43:40 | |||
| Label | Fania Records JM 590 WAC Production NYC | |||
| Producer | Willie Colón | |||
| Willie Colón chronology | ||||
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Fantasmas (Ghosts) is the second studio album by Willie Colón, released in 1981 by Fania Records. The album was very experimental, experimenting with sounds and rhythms like Zamba, La Plena, Bomba and Disco Music. The album was released in 1981 during the Romantic Salsa period and gave him a musical vehicle to explore his new interests.[1] The album was named one of the 50 greatest salsa albums of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine in October 2024.[2]
The song list have been adapted from AllMusic.[3]
All tracks are written by Willie Colón, except where noted.
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "Oh, Qué Será?" | Chico Buarque | 6:10 |
| 2. | "Sueño de Papelote" | Eladia Blázquez | 4:14 |
| 3. | "Mi Sueño" | Willie Colón, Martinho da Vila | 6:36 |
| 4. | "Celo" | José Ruiz | 4:01 |
| 5. | "Amor Verdadero" | Eddy Grant | 7:26 |
| 6. | "Volar a Puerto Rico" | Willie Colón | 5:02 |
| 7. | "Al Dormir" | Willie Colón | 3:42 |
| 8. | "Toma Mis Manos" | Willie Colón | 6:03 |
| Total length: | 43:40 | ||