The album "Romance" released by Luis Miguel on November 19, 1991, marked a turning point in the career of the Mexican singer. Until then primarily recognized for his work in the genres of pop and soft rock, on this occasion, he ventured into the world of classic boleros. With the collaboration of the renowned composer Armando Manzanero and arranger Bebu Silvetti, the album managed to revive iconic romantic songs published between 1944 and 1986, attracting the attention of a global audience and achieving overwhelming success with more than 8 million copies sold.
The recording of "Romance" began in August 1991 at the Ocean Way Recording studios in Hollywood, marking a milestone by becoming the first Spanish-language album to reach gold status from the RIAA without merging genres. With the close collaboration of Armando Manzanero, 12 boleros were personally selected from a large collection of 500 songs. Among the standout tracks are "Inolvidable" and "No sé tú," which quickly positioned themselves on Latin music charts.
Despite facing some challenges during production, such as appendicitis that temporarily delayed recording, the album was released on time and received acclaim from both the public and critics. "Romance" not only solidified Luis Miguel's position as an icon of romantic music but also sparked a revival of the bolero genre, which had lost relevance in the musical scene. This success led the artist to produce three more bolero albums: "Segundo romance" (1994), "Romances" (1997), and "Mis romances" (2001), becoming an integral part of his musical legacy.
