"Antología" ( en, Anthology) is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter

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, taken from her third

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Pies Descalzos ''Pies Descalzos'' ( en, Bare Feet, italic=yes) is the third studio album and international debut by Colombian singer and songwriter Shakira, released on 6 October 1995, by Sony Music and Columbia Records. Its music incorporates Latin pop styles, ...

''. It was released in 1997 by

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and

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as the fifth single from the album. The song was written and produced by Shakira, with additional production from Luis Fernando Ochoa. "Antología" is a

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that lyrically discusses an appreciation for the knowledge a lover has shared. It is one of Shakira's

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s in

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Background

In 1990, a thirteen-year-old Shakira signed a recording contract with

and released her debut

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'' in 1991, which largely consisted of tracks she had written since she was eight years old. Commercially, the project struggled, selling an underwhelming 1,200 copies in her native Colombia. Her follow-up record '' Peligro'' was released in 1993, and suffered a similar failure. Consequently, Shakira took a two-year hiatus, allowing her to complete her high school education. Looking to revive her struggling career, Shakira released her first major-label studio album ''

'' in 1996 by

and

. Assuming a prominent position in its production, she co-wrote and co-produced each of the eleven tracks included on the record. Serviced as the fifth single from the project, "Antología" saw additional production from

Luis Fernando Ochoa Luis Fernando Ochoa (born August 16, 1968) is an American musician, composer, record producer, art producer, sound engineer, arranger and backing vocalist known for his works with artists such as Shakira, Chayanne, and Ricky Martin. Biography L ...

. The track is heavily influenced by

elements, and makes use of prominent guitar instrumentation. Lyrically, it discusses an appreciation of the knowledge a lover has shared.

Charts

References

External links

SHAKIRA, CON LOS PIES DESCALZOS - Archivo - Archivo Digital de Noticias de Colombia y el Mundo desde 1.990 - eltiempo.com
1990s ballads Spanish-language songs Shakira songs 1998 singles Pop ballads Songs written by Shakira Songs written by Luis Fernando Ochoa {{1990s-pop-song-stub