Costumbres - Rocío Dúrcal / Mexico 1984

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🎵 Song Title: Costumbres
🎙️ Performed by: Rocío Dúrcal
✍️ Written and Produced by: Juan Gabriel
📀 Year of Release: 1984
💿 Album: Canta A Juan Gabriel Volumen 6 (1984)

🌟 About the Song:
"Costumbres" is a poignant ranchera ballad that delves into the complexities of love, habit, and emotional dependency. The lyrics narrate the story of a relationship where love has faded, yet the force of habit keeps the individuals tethered together. The song's emotive depth and Dúrcal's heartfelt delivery have made it a classic in Latin music.

💃 Style:
Genre: Ranchera
Mood: Melancholic, Reflective
Instrumentation: Traditional mariachi ensemble with string sections, trumpets, and acoustic guitars

🎤 About Rocío Dúrcal:
Rocío Dúrcal, born María de los Ángeles de las Heras Ortiz, was a Spanish singer and actress renowned for her contributions to ranchera music. Her collaborations with Juan Gabriel, especially the Canta A Juan Gabriel series, solidified her status as the "Reina de las Rancheras" (Queen of Rancheras).

📜 Lyrics Excerpt (Spanish):
*Háblame de ti, cuéntame de tu vida
Sabes tú muy bien que yo estoy convencida
De que tú no puedes