"Burbujas de Amor" ("Love Bubbles") is a song by Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, released as the third single of his album Bachata Rosa (1990).[1] It is widely considered one of Guerra's most popular songs. The song was a commercial success and became an international hit in Europe and Latin America. It peaked at number 2 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. The track received universal acclaim from critics and was praised for its sophisticated lyrics and elegance. The song was marketed as a bachata; however, it's musical form is actually bolero.
"Burbujas de Amor" | ||||
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Single by Juan Luis Guerra | ||||
from the album Bachata Rosa | ||||
B-side | "A Pedir Su Mano" | |||
Released | 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
Genre | Bachata | |||
Length | 4:09 | |||
Label | Karem | |||
Songwriter(s) | Juan Luis Guerra | |||
Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology | ||||
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In 1990, Burbujas de Amor was rated 8th of the Top Hot Latin Tracks in the United States by Billboard magazine.[2] It was named Song of the Year of 1990 by Billboard's Latin music critics.[3] The song won Tropical/Salsa Song of the Year at Premios Lo Nuestro 1991.[4] In 2015, it was placed 8th on Billboard's Top 50 Best Latin Songs of All Time.[5] It was listed at number 21 on Rolling Stone's list of 50 Greatest Latin Pop Songs in 2018.[6]
It was covered by the Brazilian singer Fagner as Borbulhas de Amor.[7]
Track listing
edit- Burbujas de Amor - 4:09
- A Pedir Su Mano - 4:54
Charts
editChart (1991–92) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8][9] | 2 |
Chile (IFPI)[10] | 1 |
Dominican Republic (UPI)[11] | 2 |
Ecuador (UPI)[12] | 3 |
El Salvador (UPI)[12] | 3 |
Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[13] | 54 |
Mexico (AMPROFON)[14][15] | 1 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[16] | 3 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[17] | 3 |
Peru (UPI)[12] | 8 |
Portugal (AFP)[18] | 1 |
Puerto Rico (UPI)[11] | 1 |
Uruguay (UPI)[14] | 1 |
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[19][20] | 2 |
Venezuela (UPI)[14] | 7 |
Chart (2009) | Peak
Position |
Nicaraguay Airplay (EFE)[21] | 1 |
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40 - Burbujas De Amor". Discogs. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "The Year in Music 1990" (PDF). Biilboard. December 22, 1990.
- ^ "1990 in Review" (PDF). Billboard.
- ^ "1992-04-06 Billboard Page 61" (PDF). Billboard. April 6, 1991. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Billboard Staff (September 15, 2022). "Hispanic Heritage Month: The 50 Best Latin Songs of All Time". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ Estevez, Suzy Exposito,Andrew Casillas,Isabela Raygoza,John Ochoa,Marjua; Exposito, Suzy; Casillas, Andrew; Raygoza, Isabela; Ochoa, John; Estevez, Marjua (2018-07-09). "50 Greatest Latin Pop Songs". Rolling Stone. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
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: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link) - ^ "20 músicas que você não provavelmente sabia que eram versões". VEJA São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grupo Abril. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
- ^ "TOP 10 SALES IN EUROPE" (PDF). Music & Media. September 21, 1991.
- ^ Hung, Steffen. "Juan Luis Guerra Y 4.40 - Burbujas de amor". hitparade.ch. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ "Discos Mas Populares de Latinoamerica". El Siglo de Torreón.
- ^ a b "Discos Mas Populares en Latinoamerica". h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. July 13, 1990. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Discos Mas Populares de Latino America". El Siglo de Torreón. November 1, 1991.
- ^ "Music & Media Volume 8 Issue 32" (PDF). World Radio History. August 10, 1991. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
- ^ a b c "Discos Mas Populares de Latino America". June 28, 1991.
- ^ "El Elepe de Vilo". h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
- ^ "Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40 - Burbujas de Amor". Top 40.nl. July 27, 1991.
- ^ "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. July 27, 1991.
- ^ "November 30, 1991" (PDF). Music&Media. p. 22.
- ^ "Music". Billboard.
- ^ "Billboard Hot Latin Tracks FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1990" (PDF).
- ^ "Éxitos discográficos de la semana: DISCOS-AMÉRICA". EFE News Services. October 2, 2009. ProQuest 433755762.