single by Alejandro Sanz
"Corazón Partío" (English: "Broken heart") is a song written and performed by Spanish singer-songwriter Alejandro Sanz from his album Más. Released as a single, the flamenco-influenced upbeat song was his international breakthrough[1][2] and entered several Billboard charts in the United States, including Hot Latin Tracks and Hot Dance Singles Sales.[3] It became one of Sanz's signature songs. A remix of the song, released in , reached number one in Spain.[4]
Allmusic writer Jason Birchmeier called "Corazón Partío" a "key hit single&#; that transcended his core female audience", adding that it was "a hit so big it changed the course of Sanz's career".[1] The song was honored with wins at the Premios Ondas[5] and BMI Latin Awards.[6] The song is a staple of Sanz's live shows, with Sanz noting that "I can't stop playing that or they will throw rocks at me".[7] A live version of the song is included on Sanz's MTV Unplugged album.[8] The song also received a nomination for Pop Song of the Year at the Lo Nuestro Awards.[9]
Julio Iglesias recorded a cover version of "Corazón Partío" on his album Noche de Cuatro Lunas.[10]Manny Manuel covered the song in merengue in his album, Es Mi Tiempo.[11] Clave Norteña performed a Regional Mexican version which peaked at #15 on the Billboard Regional Mexican Songs chart.[12]
Portuguesejazz singer Maria João covered the track on her Undercovers album.[13] American pianistArthur Hanlon included his rendition of the song on his album 11 Numeros Unos.[14]Brazilian singer Ivete Sangalo performed the song with Sanz on her live CD/DVD Multishow ao Vivo: Ivete no Maracanã.[15]
Armenian pop singer Hayko recorded a cover version of "Corazón Partío" in Armenian (Ետ նայիր ու տես - Look back and see) in Lyrics are by Vardan Zadoyan.
Grupo eÑe released a salsa version of the song on their album, Tibiritabara.
Eliane Elias included the song in her album Mirror Mirror.[16]
The Italian singer-songwriter Gigi Finizio reinterpreted "Corazón Partío" into Italian with the title "Mi hai spezzato il cuore". This version was performed live on several occasions, including a concert held at the Acciaieria Sonora in Bagnoli, Naples