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Besame Mucho


The original key of the song "Besame Mucho" by Consuelo Velasquez is D-minor. This popular Mexican bolero was composed in 1940 when Velasquez was only 16 years old. The song gained international recognition and has been covered by numerous artists over the years. Fun trivia about the song includes its inclusion in the soundtrack of the 1994 film "Il Postino" and being one of the most recorded songs in the 20th century. The melody of "Besame Mucho" is characterized by its passionate and romantic nature, with its smooth and sensuous flow.