Ricky Martin — Drool!

~lisaC Wed, Apr 8, 1998 (21:42) seed

Is it just me or is this man hot? I swear, ever since I saw his Maria video last summer when I was vacationing in Italy, thank God for MTV Europe, I've gone crazy for this guy. As soon as I returned home I bought his CD and have been listening to it constantly. Today I finally got his new one Vuelve and just love it. His song La Copa de la Vida is fantastic. It's the official song of the World Cup of Soccer. Luckily I caught him when he was promoting his new CD at the San Remo music festival in Italy about a month ago and taped his appearance. Sometimes I'm really happy we get Telelatino here to see what's going on in Europe and South America. I've been replaying that video so much I've almost worn out my tape. God the man looks good! He looks so fine with his new haircut... finally we can see that gorgeous face of his. When he was on General Hospital, I never paid too much attention to him, but now I'm nuts for him. Anybody else think he's great?

~lisaC Wed, Apr 8, 1998 (21:54) #1

I hope this works.

~lisaC Wed, Apr 8, 1998 (21:59) #2

This is the photo on his new CD. Doesn't he look fabulous? There are some really great shots inside too, especially in the middle. YUM!

~terry Mon, May 4, 1998 (11:35) #3

Remember though, make *all* your links to spring.net and no longer to spring.com!!! Important.

~nan Mon, May 4, 1998 (11:49) #4

Terry, what about the spring.com email? Ans you know something Lisa? He's cuuuute! But I'm afraid he might be a little too young for me...I feel like a dirty old woman ;-) How old is he?

~terry Mon, May 4, 1998 (16:09) #5

Email will be forwarded from spring.com

~lisaC Mon, May 4, 1998 (18:03) #6

He's just a teeny-bit older than me. He's 26. Perfect age! I went to visit his official web site www.rickymartin.com and found out he was born Dec 24, 1971. Apparently, as a youngster he was in the group Menudo. Ever since I bought his CD, that's all I listen to. I wish I understood Spanish. I finally asked someone what "corazon" meant and found out it meant heart. I hear that word often in his songs. I should have figured it out though. It's close to the Italian of "cuore". Sometimes, it's right before my eyes and I don't see it. I really recommend this CD. Maybe a thread should be started about music recommendations? I always find myself in a music store but never know what to buy. I'm just itching to spend my money, but I don't know on what. Maybe if other music fans think a new CD is worth buying they could let us know. It's just a thought. Lisa

~nan Mon, May 4, 1998 (18:20) #7

(Lisa) He's just a teeny-bit older than me. He's 26. Perfect age! Really? He looks younger to me (which tells you that he probably is too young for me ;-p) Though a younger man is so much easier...hmmm... Apparently, as a youngster he was in the group Menudo. Get outta town! He's that Ricky Martin? Ever since I bought his CD, that's all I listen to. I wish I understood Spanish. Oh, I don't think the language matters much...it's the feeling that counts. I listen to Edith Piaf all the time and I don't understand a word of it. I really recommend this CD. Maybe a thread should be started about music recommendations? Sure, if you want. That's a good idea..."Droolable singers and their works". That kind of topic always starts with everyone listing favorites and then it goes off on interesting tangents. I like it. I'll start it for ya, babe ;-)

~Tineke Tue, May 5, 1998 (14:54) #8

Ricky Martin is very popular here. They play his latest single all the time on the radio. Of course, this has to do with the fact that it's the song for the world cup. Maria was an enormous hit as well. Last time I went to a record store, I saw some old CD's of his, and apparently he had long hair!

~lisaC Tue, May 5, 1998 (20:49) #9

Yes Nan. He's THAT Ricky Martin! Do you remember Menudo? I have a vague recollection of them. Very vague. All I remember is the name and that they were big in the 80's. Tineke, Isn't that song terrific? Such a terrific beat. GO! GO! GO! And the slow song Vuelve ain't bad either! Just when this thread is beginning to show some sign of life, I'll be away from my computer until Saturday. Damn! BTW, thanks for starting the thread, Nan. I like it. I like it very well, indeed!

~nan Tue, May 5, 1998 (21:13) #10

(Lisa) Yes Nan. He's THAT Ricky Martin! He's improved with age then ;-) (Lisa) Do you remember Menudo? I have a vague recollection of them. Very vague. All I remember is the name and that they were big in the 80's. The 80's was my decade (though I'm not very excited about it ;-p) and yes I do remember them. I rememher wanting to slap them. They were too young for me even then. Think of Hanson ;-) However, my desire for them to shut up certainly didn't keep me from appreciating the fact that they were cute little fellows. I remember Ricky as being the cutest--I wasn't wrong ;-) Just when this thread is beginning to show some sign of life, I'll be away from my computer until Saturday. Damn! It's okay, we'll be here when you get back. BTW, thanks for starting the thread, Nan. I like it. I like it very well, indeed! No problem, babe ;-)

~LauraMM Wed, May 6, 1998 (09:45) #11

The 80's was my decade (though I'm not very excited about it ;-p) LOL, I'm child of the '80s also. Duran Duran, Menudo, Debbie Gibson. It's sooo sad:p Lisa, how old are you if you barely remember Menudo. Geez, they covered all those Teen Beat mags. Hey does anyone remember Leif Garret;p

~nan Wed, May 6, 1998 (10:26) #12

(Nan) The 80's was my decade (though I'm not very excited about it ;-p) LOL, (Laura) I'm child of the '80s also. Duran Duran, Menudo, Debbie Gibson. Oh yeah, Duran Duran was huge when I was in high school. I always thought Simon LeBon a bit of a dish. I saw them on some show a few months ago (only Simon and Nick Rhodes are left from the original members) and I think they should just give it up now. And Debbie Gibson! I took my nieces and nephew to see Beauty and the Beast on Broadway. It was adorable, but I couldn't get past the fact that Debbie Gibson was "Belle"...ick. Hey does anyone remember Leif Garret;p Yes indeedy...Buddy's first serious boyfriend on "Family" ;-p I was never a big Leif Garrett fan--Shaun Cassidy was my guy ;-)

~LauraMM Wed, May 6, 1998 (11:28) #13

Yes indeedy...Buddy's first serious boyfriend on "Family" ;-p I was never a big Leif Garrett fan--Shaun Cassidy was my guy ;-) ] Hee hee. I LOVED Shaun Cassidy!!!!. And I saw Duran Duran in concerts 15 years ago when I was 15:( Scary thought indeed to be 30:p Da Do run run. Oh the memories!!!! John Taylor was my fave!!!

~nan Wed, May 6, 1998 (15:33) #14

(Laura) Hee hee. I LOVED Shaun Cassidy!!!!. Ain't too many of us out there, honey...at least not those who'll admit it. Most were Andy Gibb fans, if I recall properly. I remember a time when the walls of my bedroom were plastered with Shaun Cassidy photos (all those teen magazines). Even then I was obsessive about the guys I liked. I did see Shaun in concert at Madison Square Garden when I was 12. He was wearing a hideous white satin outfit and was skinny as all get out...but I still thought him mighty cute :-) Oh, and Shirley Jones was there that ight (with Shaun's brothers--no David, though) and she wept through the entire thing. Is that not cute? Awwwww ;-) (Laura) And I saw Duran Duran in concerts 15 years ago when I was 15:( Scary thought indeed to be 30:p Eh, you'll get used to it ;-)

~lisaC Fri, May 8, 1998 (15:49) #15

I'm in my early twenties. (Every time, I think about my age, I get depressed. So I'd rather not be specific. I find my twenties are passing too quickly. My teenage years dragged on forever, but these twenties are zooming away, to my chagrin.) I was never one to buy those Teen Beat magazines, so if Menudo was on the cover I wouldn't have noticed. I was more of a soap opera fanatic. Speaking of the 80's, I remember Duran Duran, but was not a huge fan, but I recall with great clarity Boy George and (Karma Cameleon?). I wanted to puke the first time I saw him. I had never seen a man look so much like a woman. It freaked me out. And I remember the huge fuss made over Tina Turner and her Private Dancer album. I think it was because she was 44 and looked damn good. She still does.

~nan Fri, May 8, 1998 (17:15) #16

(Lisa) I recall with great clarity Boy George and (Karma Cameleon?). I wanted to puke the first time I saw him. I had never seen a man look so much like a woman. It freaked me out. Everyone looked strange in the 80's--not a good decade for fashion, I'm afraid. And you mentioned the "K" song...poor Kate, it will be rolling around in her head until next Wednesday ;-) And I remember the huge fuss made over Tina Turner and her Private Dancer album. I think it was because she was 44 and looked damn good. She still does. Yes, God bless her. I can't imagine what it must be to have such legs ;-D I'm very jealous.

~LauraMM Sat, May 9, 1998 (14:01) #17

She complaining about her twenties!!! Hee hee!!! Oh, Lisa hon enjoy them they do go by very fast. But 30 is awesome!!! I've never felt smarter, sexier, and more in control!!! hee hee. Nan, you'll get to see in June on the Cape!!! Boy George, now does he have an awesome set of lungs!!! He was an amazing singer, still is in my opinion and I'm glad he got off the drugs!!! Tina Turner will always be the epitome of class!

~lisaC Sat, May 9, 1998 (18:20) #18

Since we're back to the 80's, I remember enjoying Wham! (Can't forget that exclamation point) and falling hard for George Michael. I really was so naive to believe he was straight. (My parents should have never sent me to an all-girls Catholic school run by French-Canadian nuns -- I came out too sheltered to the happenings of the real world) As for Boy George, I too am happy he's off drugs. I wonder why these musicains and actors get hooked on drugs so easily. I guess they just have too much time and money on their hands. Fame comes too quickly and they can't handle the pressure.

~Marisa1 Sat, May 9, 1998 (18:20) #19

Just for you Lisa!!!

~venezia Sat, May 9, 1998 (18:20) #20

Oh Marisa! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! Thank You! If you have any more photos of this gorgeous specimen of male anatomy--- please share. You made my night!

~riette Tue, Aug 11, 1998 (01:00) #21

Pretty boy, but too young for my taste.