Marc Anthony is one of my favorite singers. I have been listening and dancing to his music for over 15 years. Marc is known by many English speakers for two things 1) his 1999 English language album Marc Anthony (I Need to Know) and 2) for being married to Jennifer Lopez, but Marc is world famous with Spanish speakers for his Spanish language Salsa music.
When I heard Marc was going to perform in Cancun, I freaked out. Yes, I freaked out like a teenager. I realized my usual press ticket (which I am always extremely grateful for) wasn’t going to be good enough this time. So waited until the exact moment the tickets went on sale on Ticketmaster and I spent a small fortune on one… in the 6th row.
I obsessively listened to his new album, Vivir Mi Vida, in the two months leading up to the concert and got butterflies everytime I saw his face on a billboard or the back of a bus.
And suddenly, it was April 17.
Since I hadn’t been able to convince any of my friends to spring for “diamante” ticket, I went to the concert alone, but ran into a dear friend and her husband who were sitting (Yeah right, who sits down at a concert?) in the same section. We chatted excitedly and slammed a few beers…
And suddenly, the stadium lights went dark, and there he was.
I screamed, I sang, I danced, I never sat down.
And I was CLOSE. So very close.
I waited for Marc to look me in the eye. At one point I yelled and asked for a song, “I love you Marc! Que Precio Tiene el Cielo!” and it was the next song they played (yes I realize I just got lucky, the set list had been decided beforehand), but he didn’t look at me.
And then, it was over, he was singing the last song, Vivir Mi Vida, and I decided it didn’t matter that he hadn’t looked at me. This was one of the single most memorable evenings of my life.
And then, he looked me right in the eye.
And we sang the line together.
As I left, soaked in sweat, I was filled with the joy of Salsa music, of Marc’s Salsa music, and of connecting with him, for just a moment.
So I bought a t-shirt! Hahaha!
It was simply awesome!
Here’s a taste of the awesomeness…
April 28, 2014 at 3:00 pm
You are one lucky girl.
April 28, 2014 at 3:21 pm
I know K! Yay! Hahaha! 🙂
April 29, 2014 at 7:24 pm
I love MA. He has such a beautiful voice. Well worth the fortune for good seats.
April 30, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Absolutely Charlotte!
December 28, 2014 at 6:19 pm
Loved your story!! Love my flaco marc!! 13 concerts and counting
December 29, 2014 at 8:36 am
13!? I’m jealous!!! Thanks for your comment. 🙂
August 20, 2020 at 9:39 pm
OMG OMG OMG Marc Anthony in Cancún!
Hello I just went to Cancún this summer and discovered your blog through the Culture Trip website, and have been reading it since. I am also a fan of Marc Anthony! In fact I bought a ticket for his concert this March, but unfortunately it was postponed due to COVID… 🙁
Anyways, just wanted to say hi. It’s so great to meet another fan virtually, especially during this time, when we can’t go to the concerts!!
August 24, 2020 at 8:22 am
Hi! Thanks for reading! I’m so sorry the concert got cancelled. Someday you will be able to see him in concert and believe me, it will be AWESOME! 🙂