The album reached number five on the iTunes albums chart upon its release.
A number of his books chart the rise and fall of various Ecuadorian families as social mobility is a constant in the social dynamic throughout history.
A re-recorded version of "Radio Free Europe" was the album's lead single and reached number 78 on the Billboard singles chart that year.
The song also reached number one on the Australian ARIA singles chart the week ending 13 May 1989.
It fared similarly across the Atlantic, reaching number 4 on the UK pop singles chart as well.
Released in late 1978, the album reached number three on the US R&B albums chart at number three.
The numbers chart the tendencies and strengths and weaknesses of every National Football League receiver both of the players have faced.
"Play" was a commercial success, peaking at number 18 on the US Billboard Hot 100 while charting within the top ten in over ten countries.
The album reached number one on Billboard's Top Latin Albums chart during the first week of its release.
"Like a Prayer" also charted at number 27 on the Canadian Hot 100, and number 28 in Australia.