Fotos y Recuerdos " ( ) is a song recorded by American recording artist Selena for her fourth studio album , '' Amor Prohibido '' ( 1994 ) . It was released by EMI Latin in January 1995 , as the fourth single . A cover version of the Pretenders ' 1983 single " Back on the Chain Gang " , " Fotos y Recuerdos " was written by Chrissie Hynde with Spanish-language lyrics by Ricky Vela . Lyrically , the song describes a lonely female protagonist who " kisses the photo of her lover each night before falling asleep . " " Fotos y Recuerdos " is a Rock en Español song with influences of dance pop and house music . The song garnered acclaim from music critics , who called it an improvement over the Pretenders ' original version . The song peaked at number one on the United States '' Billboard '' Hot Latin Songs chart for seven consecutive weeks , her fourth successive number one song . " Fotos y Recuerdos " also peaked at number one on the Regional Mexican Airplay chart , her second consecutive number one . " Fotos y Recuerdos " became Selena 's first posthumous number one song , following the shooting death of the singer in March 1995 . The recording became the second-most successful Latin single of 1995 and ranks as the twentieth best Hot Latin Songs chart single of all-time . Many musicians have since recorded the song and released it on their respective albums including Dominican salsa singer Jose Alberto " El Canario " and Mexican pop singer Paulina Rubio
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