Soy Como Quiero Ser

Soy Como Quiero Ser is the first album recorded by Mexican singer Luis Miguel on Warner Music. The album was subtitled "Luis Miguel '87: Soy Como Quiero Ser" and was the first of many collaborations with longtime producer Juan Carlos Calderón. The singers Laura Branigan and Rocío Banquells appear on two of the album's tracks. The majority of the songs included are covers from the 60's, 70's and 80's. It received a nomination for a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album.

Track listing

Chart performance in United States

Sales and certifications

Personnel

• Producer: Juan Carlos Calderón
• Executive Producer: Luis Rey
• Arrangements on "Sin Hablar", "Cuando Calienta el Sol", "Sólo Tú" and "Yo Que No Vivo Sin Tí" by Juan Carlos Calderón
• Arrangements on "No Me Puedo Escapar De Ti", "Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" and "Eres Tú" by K. C. Porter
• Arrangements on "Es Mejor" and "Sunny" by: Randy Kerber
• Arrangements on: "Perdóname" and "Soy Como Quiero Ser" by Erich Bulling.
• Bass: Dennis Bellfield
• Drums: Carlos Vega and Paul Leim
• Guitars: Dan Huff and Paul Jackson Jr.
• Keyboards: Randy Kerber, Juan Carlos Calderón and K. C. Porter
• Percussions: Paulinho DaCosta
• Piano: Randy Kerber
• Saxo solos: Joel Peskin
• Strings: Ezra Kilger
• Metals on "Es Mejor": Jerry Hey, Mark Russo, Bill Richenbach and Gary Grant.
• Metals on "Cuando Calienta El Sol": Burnette Dillon, Charles Davis, Jim sawyer and Joseph Johnson
• Background vocals: Tony DeFranco, K. C. Porter, Isela Sotelo and Darlene Kolden-Hoven
• Photography: Randee St. Nicholas

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