Reaching Out (Menudo album)

Reaching Out is the fourteenth studio album by the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, released in 1984 by RCA. The album stands out as their first English record in their discography, and marks the group's phonographic debut in Brazil. This lineup featured members Ricky (16), Charlie (15), Ray (14), Roy (14), and new member Robby (14). The latter replaced Johnny Lozada after he reached the group's age limit of 16.

The album's songs consist of tracks selected from their last four Spanish language albums, translated into English, with the exception of the original song "Like A Cannonball," recorded for the soundtrack of Burt Reynolds’ film Cannonball Run II. In addition to the mentioned track, singles included "If You're Not Here (By My Side)", "Heavenly Angel,", and "Motorcycle Dreamer."

The album received a positive reception from audiences and critics alike. Sales surpassed 425,000 copies in the United States and 1 million in Brazil, earning it a diamond certification in the latter.