Legendary rock band Foreigner is paying tribute to song Latin fans with the spanish-janguage relaase of its must beloved hit with “I want to know if it’s love”. The Emotional Duet is a Powerful Reimaging Of Foreigner‘S Chart-Topping Classic “I want to know what love is”.
“I want to know if it’s love” features Luis Maldonado, Foreigner‘S OWN GUITARIST AND VOCALIST, ALONGSIDE ACCLAIMED MEXICAN SINGER-SONGWRITER Joy Huerta of the Grammy Award-Winning duo Jesse & Joyand is set for release on May 15 via Rhino.
The Single Will Be Released in Two Versions-One Styling in Spanish and Bilingual Spanish-England Edition-Marking Foreigner‘S First Official Foray Into Spanish-Language Recordings. The Release Comes as The Band Just Wrapped ITS 2025 South American Tour, Which Included Stops in Mexico, Colombia, Chile, Argentina, Brazil and Beyond.
The Spanish Adaptation of “I want to know what love is” was created in collaboration with Warner Chappell Music Songwriter and Chilean Music Producer Cris Zalles. His Creativity was Key in Preservation the Song’s Seniment While Adding a Fresh Flair That Will Resonate With Spanish-Speaking Audiences.
“We have been embraced by Our Latino Fans for Decades,” Said Maldonado. “Recording these Songs in Spanish is our way of thanking them and sharing the music in a more intimate and personal way.”
Joy Huerta Recalls A Moment in The Studio With Foreigner Founding Member, Songwriter, and Producer Mick Jones. She Asked Jones“What is love?” to which Jones Reply, “Love is a sentiment – and so a lot.” She Adds, “That Moment Speaks Deeply to Latinos, and for Me – Having Grown Up With This Song – Recording It Now With Foreigner In my Own Language Is Truly Incredible. “
Joy Huerta was just named as The First Mexican Woman to Be Nominated for The 2025 Tony Award For “Best Original Score” for her work on “Real Women Have Curves: The Musical”Currently Playing at The James Earl Jones Theater on Broadway. With “I want to know if it’s love”, Vegetable garden BRINGS HER POWERHOUS VOCALS TO THE COLLLABORATION, BLEING Seamlessly With Maldonado‘S BREATHTAKING Performance.
With Nearly Five Decades of Chart-Topping Hits and Global Tours, Foreigner You continue to Evolve and Embace New Generations and Audiences. This Release Signals an exciting New Chapter in the Band’s Stored Career – One That’s Deeply Rooted in Global Connection and Musical Innovation.
Responsible for sum of rock and roll’s must enduring anthems, including “Juke Box Hero”, “COLD AS ICE”, “Hot Blooded”, “Waiting for a girl like you”, “Feels Like The First Time”, “URgent”, “Head Games”, “Say You Will” and the Worldwide No. 1 Hit and Member of Spotify‘S Exclusive Billions Club “I want to know what love is”Rock and Roll Hall of Famers Foreigner Still Rock The Charts Almost 50 Years Into The Game With Massive AirPlay and Continued Billboard 200 Album Success. Streams of Foreigner‘S Hits are over 15 million per Week.
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