Porque te vas

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"Porque te vas" (pronounced [ˈpoɾke te βas]; Spanish for "Because You Are Leaving") is a song by English-born Spanish singer Jeanette, written by José Luis Perales and produced by Rafael Trabucchelli for record label Hispavox in 1974. A romantic ballad incorporating elements of funk, disco and pop music, the song deals with the pain of romantic parting, featuring Jeanette's distinctive high-pitched vocals over a prominent saxophone-driven arrangement. Perales wrote the song in three hours during a rainy afternoon, composing it specifically with Jeanette's voice in mind while he was still an emerging songwriter. The track was produced at Hispavox Studios in Madrid by Rafael Trabucchelli, a pioneer of Spanish music production whose orchestral style became known as the "Torrelaguna Sound". Though initially a modest success upon its 1974 release, "Porque te vas" gained widespread recognition after being featured on the soundtrack of Carlos Saura's 1976 film Cría cuervos, prompting a reissue...

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