Chayanne released the album Tiempo de Vals in 1990, and its title song became popular at quinceañeras.
The album belongs to the early-1990s period when Chayanne was becoming a major Latin pop star. Its title track uses a waltz-based arrangement and a romantic lyric, making it a natural choice for a formal dance. The recording’s association with quinceañeras grew through repeated use at family celebrations rather than through a rule requiring the song.
The album title is sometimes confused with the name of the song alone. In Spanish, “tiempo de vals” means “waltz time,” and both the album and its title track use that phrase. Quinceañera music is not fixed: some celebrations use this song, while others select music reflecting a family’s country, religion, generation, or personal taste.