"Dame Tu Amor" (English: "Give Me Your Love") is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her second LP record, Alpha (1986). Lyrically, the narrator addresses her infatuation to give her his love as she is longing for him to do so with a kiss that ensures admiration for her. The themes explored in the song suggest solicit love. "Dame Tu Amor" is a ranchera ballad with cumbia influences. It was composed by Richard Brooks, Ricky Vela, and Selena's father and manager, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr.. Critics praised the song for its instrumentation and lyrical content and has since been in several compilation albums following Selena's death in 1995. "Dame Tu Amor" peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot Ringtones chart in 2006.
"Dame Tu Amor" was written in 1985 by Richard Brooks, keyboardist for Selena y Los Dinos—Ricky Vela—and Selena's father and manager, Abraham Quintanilla, Jr. Selena was 14 years-old during recording sessions for the song,and it was later included on her second LP record, Alpha, in 1986. The recording was arranged by Brian "Red" Moore, a family friend, and Ray Paz. Rolando Hernandez performed the guitar parts, while Vela used his keyboards to record the piano parts of the song.While additional vocals were provided by former guitarist of the group, Roger Garcia.
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