HAPPY BIRTHDAY RICKY MARTIN
Ricky Martin is a Puerto Rican singer who is often regarded as a pioneer of the Latin pop explosion (in the late 1990s). Some of his most popular songs include “She’s All I Ever Had”, The Cup of Life”, “She Bangs”, and today’s song choice (that can be listened to by clicking on the provided link).
Throughout his illustrious career, he has earned many accolades, including 2 Grammy Awards, 2 AMAs, A Guiness World Record, and a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.
On this very day, December 24th 1971, Enrique Martin Morales (known professionally as Ricky Martin) was born in San Juan, Puerto Rico. In celebration of his birthday, exactly 53 years ago today, I’ve chosen a fun Latin-Pop track that was nominated for multiple Grammy Awards (including “Record of the Year”). Taken from his self-titled album, here’s today’s birthday boy, RICKY MARTIN, with “LIVIN’ LA VIDA LOCA”….