"Ya Te Olvide" ("I Have Already Forgetten You") is a song originally recorded by Spanish singer

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for her studio album, '' Como Tu Mujer'' (1988). The song was written and produced by the Mexican musician

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. It was covered by Mexican singer

Yuridia Yuridia Francisca Gaxiola Flores (born 4 October 1986), known mononymously as Yuridia, is a Mexican singer. She came in second place in the fourth season of the reality show '' La Academia'', which launched her career. She is considered as one ...

for her fifth studio album, '' Para Mí'' (2011). Puerto Rican singer

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also recorded the song for

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's album, ''Piano y Mujer II'' (2022). Mexican singer

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released a corrido tumbado cover on 15 May 2024, with its music video containing footage of one of his live performances.

Yuridia version

A new version of "Ya Te Olvidé" was released by singer

on October 31, 2011. It was released as the lead single of her fifth studio album, '' Para Mí'' (2011).

Music video

The official music video was released on December 7, 2011 through Yuridia's official YouTube channel. In the video clip the interpreter is seen on the side of a small lake, surrounded by leafy trees, the interpreter appears in the course of the video with two dresses, first with a flowery one and a second white dress. On November 7, 2015, the singer confirmed through her official Twitter account that the video had more than 108 million views. This video clip is currently the one with the most views, exceeding 506 million views, only on the YouTube digital platform.

Charts

Certifications

Arthur Hanlon and Ivy Queen version

released his first installment in the ''Piano y Mujer'' series on April 9, 2021. An HBO concert special premiered on April 16, 2021. It included collaborations with

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's "Goyo." According to Hanlon, "A piano and a female voice are the ideal combination." He revealed that during the recording process for ''Piano y Mujer'', they were "looking to make beautiful, meaningful music, especially in the middle of the pandemic." In 2022, Ivy Queen recorded a redition of the song for Arthur Hanlon's album ''Piano y Mujer II.'' A recording of Queen's 2010 hit, "

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" in bachata, along with an outro jam, entitled "We Are Going to Make It Tonight" with Catalina García, Ha-Ash, Lupita Infante and

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were also recorded and included on the album, which was released on November 23, 2022. The three songs formed part of Hanlon's second HBO concert special, 'Piano y Mujer', produced by Loud and Live and

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, which debuted November 29, 2022 on

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in the United States and Latin America. In February 2023, Queen and Hanlon performed the song to close the 35th annual

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awards ceremony, where she was presented with the Musical Legacy Award, honoring her for her musical career. ''Billboard'' called the performance "impressive." The magazine continued, saying Queen "displayed her vocal versatility." It serves as the theme song for the

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, "Amor y Traición," ("Love and Betrayal), a Spanish-translated version of Turkish drama, "Kaderimin Oyunu" ("Game of Destiny").

Music video

The official music video was released on November 25, 2022 through Queen's official YouTube channel. It has received over 2 million views as of December 2024. The video was filmed during Queen's performance for the HBO Max special of 'Piano y Mujer II,' with the stage being "decorated with an exuberant garden." Queen performed the song next to Hanlon playing the piano, along with an all-female band.

Reception

Queen's rendition of the song was met with positive sentiments. Lucas Villa writing for American media company ''

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'' claimed the song to "show a different side to her artisty," praising her for capturing the emotion of the original song. Signal Ratner-Arias for ''

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'' called it one of Queen's "most sublime renditions." An editor for Honduran newspaper '' La Prensa'', said the ballad "surprises," claiming the artist to "step out of her comfort zone" on the track.

Credits

Credits are adapted from Apple Music. Performing Artists * Arthur Hanlon — Piano * Ivy Queen — performer * Dan Needham — drums * Josh Esther — bass * David Vazquez — bass * Sergio Cavalieri — guitar * Camilo Velandia — guitar * Eddie Perez — keyboards * Kelvin Santos — güiro * Willie Smith — organ * John Calzavara — guitar * Pat Seymour — tenor saxophone * Cisco Dimas — trumpet * Miles Fiedler — trombone * Ray Díaz — percussion * Steven Cruz — guitar * Lala Nascimiento — background vocals * Pinto Picasso — background vocals * Jason Edmunds — background vocals * Aliethia Evcans — background vocals * Tayanna Monestime — background vocals Composition and lyrics * Marco Antonio Solis — songwriter * Pat Seymour — arranging Production and engineering * Arthur Hanlon — producer * Eddie Perez — producer, mixing engineer, recording engineer * Pinto Picasso — vocal producer, recording engineer * Jean Rodgriguez — recording engineer, vocal producer * Andrei Fossari — mastering engineer

Natanael Cano version

Natanael Cano performed the song for the first time in November 2023 at a show in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico. On May 7, 2024, it was announced that the song would have an official release. It was released on May 15, 2024.

Music video

The official music video was released on May 15, 2024 through Cano's official YouTube account. The video includes a performance of the song in

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, Mexico. It has received over 43 million views as of December 2024.

Reception

The ''

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'' selected the song among the best new releases of the week. An editor for ''

'' called his rendition of the song a "heartfelt performance," saying Cano dug deep to emote the original song's emotion and ballad essence. ''El Mexicano'' said the cover gave the song a contemporary twist, claiming it to "reinvent this emotional song."

Charts

Other cover versions

* Los Apasionados Santiagueños, non-album single (2024) * Sele Vera y Pampas de Bariloche, non-album single (2024) * Nathan Galante, ''Una copa por cada reina'' (2023) *

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, ''Por Ellas'' (2021) * Karina, ''mujeres'' (2017) * Los 4 (featuring Laritza Bacallao), non-album single (2017) * Cumbre Norteña, ''Evolución'' (2014) * Luz María, ''Luz María'' (2013) *

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, ''Dos Canciones clásicas de Marco Antonio Solís'' (2008) * Los Sabrosos del Merengue, ''Sin Fronteras'' (1992)

References

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