I purchased this disk on the mistaken notion that it was an Argentine tango disk. Unfortunately, there was no review upon which I could rely. When I think "vals" in the context of Latin music, I think in terms of Argentine waltz. Call it naivete. ¿Chayanne? No se quién es. Pero conozco a Carlos Gardel. Nevertheless, I was willing to take the responsibility for my purchase and find what I liked in the disk. Wasn't it Duke Ellington who said, "If it sounds good, it is good"? I found that to be the case. I later learned that Chayanne was a popular Latin actor and singer from Puerto Rico, who has recorded 14 albums with the group "Los Chicos" and about 9 solo albums. He won the Ritmo Latino Music awards "Artist of the Year" for 2000. Yes, a gringo milonguero can develop an appreciation for other Latin music.

The title cut, "Tiempo de vals," was just beautiful. It has the musicality for dancing either the Argentine vals or Viennese waltz. Chayanne's singing voice is compelling, and the lyrics (in Spanish) are readily understandable and are words that speak to the heart and soul. My wife had a positive reaction to this waltz when she first heard it. This song makes the purchase worthwhile. The other music on the disk is a much appreciated "extra bonus."

Most of the cuts on the disk are in Spanish, with the exception of "Simon," a really fun song based on the children's game "Simon says" but with a slow samba beat. It compels you to dance. If you like contemporary music, this is fun. If you are a ballroom dancer, this disk offers a lot of possibilities. If you like foxtrot or if you would tango to something in foxtrot time, you would like "Completamente Enamorado," "Daria Qualquiera Cosa," and "La Fuerza de Amar." If you like meringue, there is "No Pensar en Ti." If you like rumba, you might dance to "Soliel, Soliel" and "Sueño Perdido." You may disagree with some of my assessments of what dances may be danced. Please remember that I have attended milongas where it is not unusual to see people dancing Argentine tango to Frank Sinatra or West Coast Swing. The important thing in dancing is the contact with your partner. How it is done depends on the dancers. With this disk, the music sets the mood -- it is up to the dancers to do their thing.

Recommended for dancing in your preferred style, easy listening, or spending a quiet evening alone with your "significant other."

tiempo de vals was a great song i put for my 15. it is acyually a song that makes you cry.

I'm a rican my self and I give him lots of props.He can sing and he looks good too.Hope many more albums to come cause he sure is a great singer/actor.Your #1 fan since Los Chicos.

Chayanne is one of the best vocalists. His music is ALWAYS fantastic.
This cd - I love it!

tiempo de vals was a great song i put for my 15. it is acyually a song that makes you cry. i think chayanne has a great future because he always sings great songs