Los del Río
Los del Río (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈloz ðel ˈri.o], "Those from the River"), also known as The Del Rios, are a Spanish Latin pop and dance duo which was formed in 1962 by Antonio Romero Monge (17 February 1948) and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones (10 November 1947).[1] They are best known for their hit dance single "Macarena", originally released in 1993. The song went on to become a worldwide success.[1]
Los del Río | |
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 Performing 24 July 2009 at Plaza de España (Madrid) | |
| Background information | |
| Origin | Dos Hermanas, Seville, Andalusia, Spain |
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| Years active | 1962–present |
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Career
The single "Tengo, tengo" was released on February 18, 1996, and appeared later that year on the album Fiesta Macarena. The group ultimately released six albums: A mí me gusta, Macarena Non Stop, Fiesta Macarena, Colores, Rio y Guestano and Alegria y cosabuena. Five of the albums featured versions of "Macarena", in different styles and remixes.
Because of their considerable success worldwide, their native town of Dos Hermanas has named a new municipal music hall, the Anfiteatro Los del Río, after them.
Another well-known song by Los del Río is "Sevilla tiene un color especial," which is featured prominently in the Spanish movie Ocho apellidos vascos.
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US [2] |
US Latin [3] |
US Latin Pop [4] | |||||||
| 1993 | A mí me gusta | — | 20 | 6 | |||||
| 1994 | Calentito | — | — | — | |||||
| 1995 | Macarena | 41 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 1996 | Colores | — | — | — | |||||
| 1997 | Fiesta Macarena | — | — | — | |||||
| 1999 | Baila | — | — | — | |||||
| 2003 | Río de sevillanas | — | — | — | |||||
| 2004 | P'alante | — | — | — | |||||
| 2008 | Quinceañera Macarena | — | — | — | |||||
| 2011 | Retrato a Sevilla | — | — | — | |||||
| 2012 | Vámonos que nos vamos | — | — | — | |||||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart. | |||||||||
Singles
| Year | Single | Peak chart positions | Certifications (sales threshold) |
Album | |||||
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| AUS [5] |
UK [6] |
US [7] |
US Adult [8] |
US Latin [9] |
US Pop [10] | ||||
| 1995 | "Macarena" | — | — | 23 | — | 12 | — | A mí me gusta | |
| "Macarena" (Bayside Boys Mix) | 1 | 2 | 1 | 19 | 1 | 5 | Fiesta Macarena | ||
| 1996 | "Macarena Christmas" | 5 | — | 57 | — | — | — | Non-album songs | |
| 1999 | "Baila Baila" | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| 2008 | "Macarena (The Art of Sound Group Mix)" | — | — | — | — | — | — | Quinceañera Macarena | |
| 2009 | "Mi Gitana" (featuring The D.E.Y.) | — | — | — | — | — | — | ||
| "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that country. | |||||||||
References
- Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 239. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
- "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Pop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "australian-charts.com - Australian charts portal". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "The Official Charts Company - Los del Rio". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
- "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - November 24, 2010: Los del Rio certified singles". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 24, 2010.