94-443: " Macarena " is a song by Spanish pop duo Los del Río , originally recorded for their 1993 album A mí me gusta . A dance remix by the electropop group Fangoria was a success in Spain, and a soundalike cover version by Los del Mar became popular in Canada. Another remix by Miami -based producers the Bayside Boys , who added a section with English lyrics and expanded its popularity, initially peaked at No. 45 on
188-556: A country music version of the "Macarena", with rewritten lyrics. This rendition peaked at No. 70 on the Hot Country Songs charts and No. 7 on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 . This version was released on Imprint Records and sold over 80,000 copies. In 2012, Cuban-American rapper Pitbull and Dominican rapper Sensato recorded the song titled: "Global Warming" as the intro song from his seventh studio album of
282-407: A remix , rap version of the song, called "Ayy Macarena". J Balvin also sings the hook of the original song at the beginning of this version. This version has a more club-oriented sound. This version's official remix features Ozuna . In addition to this, a music video premiered on Tyga's official YouTube channel on 17 December 2019, heavily inspired by the film The Mask . Los Del Rio also make
376-511: A cameo appearance, performing the original chorus at the beginning of the video and making sparse appearances throughout. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. MC Rage released the single "Fuck Macarena" in November 1996. It is a hardcore techno parody of Los del Río's "Macarena" and mocks the original version's lyrics, as do the dancers in the music video. MC Rage sings vulgar mocking lyrics as an outburst against
470-472: A couple of jingle bells added, this seasonal single erupts into a cheerful medley of Joy to the World , Jingle Bells and Silent Night . For all those who are looking for an uncomplicated Christmas." Shipments figures based on certification alone. The song was covered by Canadian musical duo Los del Mar with vocals by Wil Veloz. It was first released in 1995. In their native Canada, this version
564-657: A distinctly Spanish-style rock music , while Sephardic musicians like Aurora Moreno , Luís Delgado and Rosa Zaragoza keep Andalusian Sephardic music alive. Jota , popular across Spain, might have its historical roots in the southern part of Aragon . Jota instruments include the castanets , guitar, bandurria , tambourines and sometimes the flute. The guitarro , a unique kind of small guitar also seen in Murcia, seems Aragonese in origin. Besides its music for stick-dances and dulzaina ( shawm ), Aragon has its own gaita de boto ( bagpipes ) and chiflo ( tabor pipe ). As in
658-535: A dynamic musical landscape that resonated with audiences not only in Spain but also across Spanish-speaking communities worldwide. The genre's ability to blend international pop trends with indigenous musical traditions contributed to its enduring appeal and cultural significance. Spanish pop music's journey through the tumultuous years of Francisco Franco 's regime was marked by resilience and adaptation. Despite strict censorship and limited outlets for contemporary music,
752-412: A few seconds, and eventually asked, "Would you like to see it again?" By 1997, the song had sold 11 million copies. While having only a 25% take in royalties from the song, Romero and Ruiz became immensely wealthy. According to BBC News , during the year 2003 alone—a full decade after the song's initial release—Romero and Ruiz made US$ 250,000 in royalties. Julio Iglesias is quoted as congratulating
846-700: A fixed-fee contract for her participation and live performances, and so does not receive any residual performer royalties. The finished version was called "Macarena (Bayside Boys Remix)." The Bayside Boys remix hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot ;100 in August 1996 and remained at the top of the chart for fourteen weeks. It also topped the US Cash Box Top 100 . David Browne from Entertainment Weekly wrote, "It says something about our culture—something delightfully devious, probably—that
940-492: A fresh energy to Spanish pop with their indie rock influences and experimental sounds. This period also saw the emergence of electronic music and dance clubs, further diversifying the musical landscape and fostering a new generation of DJs and producers. The integration of Spanish and Latin American music markets further amplified this influence, fostering a dynamic cultural exchange that continues to shape trends and innovation in
1034-461: A frozen-over birdbath for a hockey game, but they start off by doing the Macarena dance first before playing, much to his embarrassment. The music video for the reworked Bayside Boys-remix of "Macarena" was directed by Vincent Calvet. It starred Mia Frye , who was also the choreographer, and features ten different women singing and dancing with Los del Río against a white background. In contrast to
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#17327654755851128-501: A high reputation for musical innovation, and performing brass bands called bandes are common, with one appearing in almost every town. Dolçaina ( shawm ) is widely found. Valencia also shares some traditional dances with other Iberian areas, like for instance, the ball de bastons (stick-dances). The group Al Tall is also well-known, experimenting with the Berber band Muluk El Hwa , and revitalizing traditional Valencian music, following
1222-482: A large number of unique musical traditions. Isidore of Seville wrote about the local music in the 6th century. His influences were predominantly Greek, and yet he was an original thinker, and recorded some of the first details about the early music of the Christian church. He perhaps is most famous in musical history for declaring that it was not possible to notate sounds, an assertion which revealed his ignorance of
1316-500: A medieval Castilian dance, called the seguidilla , which was adopted with a flamenco style in the 19th century. Today, this lively couples' dance is popular in most parts of Spain, though the dance is often associated with the city of Seville's famous Easter feria . The region has also produced singer-songwriters like Javier Ruibal and Carlos Cano [ es ] , who revived a traditional music called copla . Catalan Kiko Veneno and Joaquín Sabina are popular performers in
1410-597: A parody song "The Maldecena " about the Holographic principle . Notes Citations Music of Spain In Spain , music has a long history. It has played an important role in the development of Western music, and has greatly influenced Latin American music . Spanish music is often associated with traditional styles such as flamenco and classical guitar. While these forms of music are common, there are many different traditional musical and dance styles across
1504-570: A popular reggaeton version in 2016, "Dancehall Macarena Remix," by Colombian reggaeton artist, Japanese featuring Jay-5. In 2016, Cuban duo Gente de Zona teamed up with Los del Río released a new joint version of the song, with new lyrics. At the Strings 1998 conference in Santa Barbara about string theory , shortly after the publication of the paper "Anti De Sitter Space And Holography" by Edward Witten , Jeffrey A. Harvey composed
1598-616: A sample from the Yazoo (also known in the United States as Yaz) track " Situation "—the laughter of Yazoo vocalist Alison Moyet . The chorus uses female vocal samples previously used by the Farm in their song "Higher and Higher (Remix)" from their album, Spartacus . The Bayside Boys toured the U.S. and the world and featured singer Carla Vanessa. In the United States, the song, and its corresponding Macarena dance, became popular around
1692-609: A society in transition, navigating between tradition and the constraints of authoritarian rule. The Yé-yé movement, stemming from the English pop-refrain "yeah-yeah," took on a unique form in various cultural contexts, notably in France and Spain. Initially coined in France to describe a genre influenced by American rock and British beat music of the early 1960s, such as the twist , Yé-yé music quickly gained popularity for its lively and uplifting characteristics. In Spain, Concha Velasco
1786-542: A very long history, based on legends. There are local festivals of which Ortigueira 's Festival Internacional do Mundo Celta is especially important. Drum and bagpipe couples range among the most beloved kinds of Galician music, that also includes popular bands like Milladoiro . Pandereteiras are traditional groups of women that play tambourines and sing - bands like Tanxugueiras are directly influenced by this tradition. The bagpipe virtuosos Carlos Núñez and Susana Seivane are especially popular performers. Asturias
1880-453: A wink-wink club song has become an all-ages-approved dance step and novelty hit. Like the story it tells, "Macarena" is a one-night stand, but you won't forget her name in the morning." Dan Glaister from The Guardian said that "Macarena" the track was imitating the successes of previous summer pop sensations such as " Y Viva Espana ", " Agadoo " and " Saturday Night ". Melody Maker commented, "Admit it. You loved it. The sarky girlie lyric,
1974-523: Is Basque in language, while the Southern section shares more Aragonese features. The jota genre is also known in both Navarre and La Rioja. Both regions have rich dance and dulzaina ( shawm ) traditions. Txistu ( tabor pipe ) and dulzaina ensembles are very popular in the public celebrations of Navarre. Traditional music from Valencia is characteristically Mediterranean in origin. Valencia also has its local kind of Jota . Moreover, Valencia has
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#17327654755852068-602: Is a popular style that's similar to flamenco, but not technically part of the flamenco canon. The rumba catalana originated in Barcelona when the rumba and other Afro-Cuban styles arrived from Cuba in the 19th and early 20th centuries. Catalan performers adapted them to the flamenco format and made it their own. Though often dismissed by aficionados as "fake" flamenco, rumba catalana remains wildly popular to this day. The havaneres singers remain popular. Nowadays, young people cultivate Rock català popular music, as some years ago
2162-715: Is also home to popular musicians such as José Ángel Hevia (bagpiper) and the group Llan de cubel . Circular dances using a 6/8 tambourine rhythm are a hallmark of this area. Vocal asturianadas show melismatic ornamentations similar to those of other parts of the Iberian Peninsula. There are many festivals, such as "Folixa na Primavera" (April, in Mieres ), "Intercelticu d' Avilés " (Interceltic festival of Avilés , in July), as well as many " Celtic nights" in Asturias. In
2256-618: Is best known for sardana music played by a cobla , there are other traditional styles of dance music like ball de bastons (stick-dances), galops , ball de gitanes . Music is at the forefront in cercaviles and celebrations similar to Patum in Berga . Flabiol (a five-hole tabor pipe ), gralla or dolçaina (a shawm ) and sac de gemecs (a local bagpipe ) are traditional folk instruments that make part of some coblas . Catalan gipsies and Andalusian immigrants to Catalonia created their own style of rumba called rumba catalana which
2350-440: Is common, here played with triangles , castanets , guitars, tambourines , accordions and zambombas. Murcia is a region in the south-east of Spain which, historically, experienced considerable Moorish colonisation, is similar in many respects to its neighbour, Andalusia. The guitar-accompanied cante jondo Flamenco style is especially associated with Murcia as are rondallas , plucked-string bands. Christian songs, such as
2444-578: Is customary in some ritual dances on the island of Tenerife . A large inland region, Castile , Madrid and Leon were Celtiberian country before its annexation and cultural latinization by the Roman Empire but it is extremely doubtful that anything from the musical traditions of the Celtic era have survived. Ever since, the area has been a musical melting pot; including Roman , Visigothic , Jewish, Moorish , Italian, French and Roma influences, but
2538-440: Is named after the dance trikitixa , which is based on the accordion and tambourine . Popular performers are Joseba Tapia and Kepa Junkera . Highly appreciated folk instruments are the txistu (a tabor pipe similar to Occitanian galoubet recorder), alboka (a double clarinet played in circular-breathing technique, similar to other Mediterranean instruments like launeddas ) and txalaparta (a huge xylophone , similar to
2632-674: Is often credited as the catalyst for the Yé-yé scene with her 1965 hit "La Chica Ye-Yé." However, even before Velasco's breakthrough, artists like Karina had already begun making significant strides with their infectious tunes as early as 1963. These pioneering female singers not only popularized Yé-yé music but also set the stage for a vibrant cultural movement characterized by catchy melodies and youthful exuberance. Spanish Yé-yé music, much like its French counterpart, drew heavily from American and British influences but also incorporated elements of traditional Spanish music. This fusion of styles created
2726-499: The Balearic Islands , Xeremiers or colla de xeremiers are a traditional ensemble that consists of flabiol (a five-hole tabor pipe ) and xeremias (bagpipes). Majorca 's Maria del Mar Bonet was one of the most influential artists of nova canço , known for her political and social lyrics. Tomeu Penya , Biel Majoral , Cerebros Exprimidos and Joan Bibiloni are also popular. The most popular kind of Basque music
2820-623: The Benidorm International Song Festival emerged as a beacon of opportunity for Spanish musicians. Inspired by Italy's San Remo Music Festival , Benidorm provided a crucial platform for artists to showcase new musical styles to eager audiences. This festival not only introduced international influences but also nurtured local talent, laying the groundwork for future developments in Spanish pop. An injured Real Madrid football player-turned-singer, for example, became
2914-473: The Canary Islands , Isa, a local kind of Jota , is now popular, and Latin American musical ( Cuban ) influences are quite widespread, especially with the charango (a kind of guitar). Timple , a local instrument which resembles ukulele / cavaquinho , is commonly seen in plucked-string bands. A popular set on El Hierro island consists of drums and wooden fifes ( pito herreño ). The tabor pipe
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3008-537: The Electric Slide is short-circuiting, so what's a dance-crazed world to do? The Macarena, obviously." Dave Fawbert from ShortList commented that "Macarena" is "a song that exists independently of cool, time, criticism – it's just there." The reworked "Macarena (Bayside Boys remix )" spent 14 weeks at No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot ;100 singles chart, becoming one of
3102-707: The Grammy Award . As Spanish is commonly spoken in Spain and most of Latin America, music from both regions have been able to crossover with each other. According to the Sociedad General de Autores y Editores (SGAE), Spain is the largest Latino music market in the world. As a result, the Latin music industry encompasses Spanish-language music from Spain. The Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences ,
3196-549: The Nova Cançó was relevant. Having long been the poorest part of Spain, Extremadura is a largely rural region known for the Portuguese influence on its music. As in the northern regions of Spain, there is a rich repertoire for tabor pipe music. The zambomba friction-drum (similar to Portuguese sarronca or Brazilian cuica ) is played by pulling on a rope which is inside the drum. It is found throughout Spain. The jota
3290-540: The Orquestra Simfònica de Barcelona , Orquesta Nacional de España , and the Orquesta Sinfónica de Madrid . These orchestras showcase the nation's commitment to fostering musical talent and nurturing classical repertoire. In addition to its orchestral prowess, Spain boasts a selection of distinguished opera houses that serve as pillars of the classical music community. Among these institutions,
3384-533: The Riproposta Italian musical movement. Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles Song chart in U.S. The Cash Box Top 100 Pop Singles (also known as the Cash Box Top 100 ) was a record chart in the United States for songs, published weekly by Cash Box magazine, which began publication in 1942. As a close competitor to Billboard magazine, it
3478-577: The Teatro Real , the Gran Teatre del Liceu , Teatro Arriaga , and the El Palau de les Arts Reina Sofía stand as esteemed venues renowned for their commitment to showcasing world-class opera productions. These opera houses provide platforms for both established and emerging singers to showcase their talents on a prestigious stage. During the 1940s, Spanish music was shaped by the aftermath of
3572-624: The requinta , a kind of fife , as well as harps , fiddles , rebec and zanfona ( hurdy-gurdy ). The music itself runs the gamut from uptempo muiñeiras to stately marches. As in the Basque Country, Cantabrian music also features intricate arch and stick dances but the tabor pipe does not play as an important role as it does in Basque music. Traditionally, Galician music included a type of chanting song known as alalas . Alalas may include instrumental interludes, and were believed to have
3666-531: The vihuela by Luis de Milán , Alonso Mudarra and Luis de Narváez was one of the main achievements of the period. The Aragonese Gaspar Sanz authored the first learning method for guitar. Spanish composers of the Renaissance included Francisco Guerrero , Cristóbal de Morales , and Tomás Luis de Victoria (late Renaissance period), all of whom spent a significant portion of their careers in Rome. The latter
3760-504: The zarzuela of Spanish opera , the ballet of Manuel de Falla , and the classical guitar music of Francisco Tárrega . Nowadays, in Spain as elsewhere, the different styles of commercial popular music are dominant. The Iberian Peninsula has had a history of receiving different musical influences from around the Mediterranean Sea and across Europe. In the two centuries before the Christian era, Roman rule brought with it
3854-563: The Basque country and Castile as well as his own compositions inspired from the musical styles of Spain and abroad. Though Andalusia is best known for flamenco music, there is also a tradition of gaita rociera ( tabor pipe ) music in western Andalusia and a distinct violin and plucked-string type of band music known as panda de verdiales in Málaga . Sevillanas is related to flamenco and most flamenco performers have at least one classic sevillana in their repertoire. The style originated as
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3948-503: The Basque country, Aragonese chiflo can be played along to a chicotén string-drum ( psaltery ) rhythm. Northwest Spain ( Asturias , Galicia and Cantabria ) is home to a distinct musical tradition extending back into the Middle Ages. The signature instrument of the region is the gaita ( bagpipe ). The gaita is often accompanied by a snare drum , called the tamboril , and is played in processional marches. Other instruments include
4042-479: The Civil War and Francisco Franco's dictatorship. Traditional genres like flamenco and classical music continued to thrive, albeit under strict censorship. Popular music forms such as zarzuela and pasodoble celebrated Spanish identity. The era reflected a complex interplay of cultural resilience, political control, and the influence of broader European events like World War II. Overall, music in 1940s Spain mirrored
4136-502: The Iberian peninsula, ritual dances include paloteos (stick dances). Salamanca is known as the home of tuna , a serenade played with guitars and tambourines , mostly by students dressed in medieval clothing. Madrid is known for its chotis music, a local variation to the 19th-century schottische dance. Flamenco , although not considered native, is popular among some urbanites but is mainly confined to Madrid. Though Catalonia
4230-701: The Islamic invasion and was not subject to the Papacy's enforcement of the Gregorian chant as the standard around the time of Charlemagne , by which time the Muslim armies had conquered most of the Iberian peninsula. As the Christian reconquista progressed, these chants were almost entirely replaced by the Gregorian standard, once Rome had regained control of the Iberian churches. The style of Spanish popular songs of
4324-482: The Los del Río duo, recited the song's chorus-to-be on the spot, as an accolade to Cubillán: "¡Diana, dale a tu cuerpo alegría y cosas buenas!'" ("Give your body some joy, Diana"). When Monge wrote the song, he changed the name to Macarena, in honor of his daughter Esperanza Macarena. In 1993, RCA Records released Macarena as a single in Spain along with two house remixes by Spanish group Fangoria , intended to popularize
4418-416: The Macarena dance spread among the band's fans by word of mouth. (*) indicates the list is unordered. Sales figures based on certification alone. Shipments figures based on certification alone. Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone. Pan-European magazine Music & Media wrote, "Just when you thought this was just a version of their worldwide smash with
4512-601: The Romanian toacă and played by two performers in a fascinating game-performance). As in many parts of the Iberian peninsula, there are ritual dances with sticks, swords and arches made from vegetation. Other popular dances are the fandango , jota and 5/8 zortziko . Basques on both sides of the Spanish-French border have been known for their singing since the Middle Ages , and a surge of Basque nationalism at
4606-600: The US Billboard Hot 100 in late 1995. The Bayside Boys mix enjoyed a significant revival the following year when it re-entered the Billboard Hot 100 and reached No. 1 for 14 weeks between August and November 1996. Its resurgence was aided by a dance craze that became a cultural phenomenon throughout the latter half of 1996 and early 1997. The song got the group ranked the "No. 1 Greatest One-Hit Wonder of All Time" by VH1 in 2002. In 2012, it
4700-601: The churches. In the royal Christian courts of the reconquistors, music like the Cantigas de Santa Maria , also reflected Moorish influences. Other important medieval sources include the Codex Calixtinus collection from Santiago de Compostela and the Codex Las Huelgas from Burgos . The so-called Llibre Vermell de Montserrat (red book) is an important devotional collection from the 14th century. In
4794-423: The dance originated from the interaction between the band and the audience at concerts. It started with some improvised arm movements from the singers during an instrumental part of the song. Some people in the audience then began to imitate similar dance moves. In the interplay between the band and the audience, an early form of Macarena dance gradually emerged over the course of several concerts because stories about
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#17327654755854888-487: The duo personally: "My success singing in English from Miami is nothing compared to yours; coming out of Dos Hermanas with little international exposure elsewhere and selling these many records in Spanish takes two huge sets of cojones ." In VH1 's 2002 documentary 100 Greatest One-hit Wonders , "Macarena" was ranked as No. 1. "Macarena" was also ranked No. 1 on a different VH1 documentary, 40 Awesomely Bad No. 1 Songs . On America's Best Dance Crew , it
4982-732: The early Renaissance , Mateo Flecha el Viejo and the Castilian dramatist Juan del Encina ranked among the main composers in the post- Ars Nova period. Renaissance song books included the Cancionero de Palacio , the Cancionero de Medinaceli , the Cancionero de Upsala (kept in Carolina Rediviva library), the Cancionero de la Colombina , and the later Cancionero de la Sablonara . The organist Antonio de Cabezón stands out for his keyboard compositions and mastery. An early 16th-century polyphonic vocal style developed in Spain
5076-466: The end of the 19th century led to the establishment of large Basque-language choirs that helped preserve their language and songs. Even during the persecution of the Francisco Franco era (1939–1975), when the Basque language was outlawed, traditional songs and dances were defiantly preserved in secret, and they continue to thrive despite the popularity of commercially marketed pop music. In
5170-1056: The generalized popularity of a single's overall presence. Many singles hit number one in Cash Box that didn't on Billboard and vice versa. See also [ edit ] Cash Box Pop Hits 1952-1996 by Joel Whitburn, Record Research Inc. (January 1, 2014) References [ edit ] ^ "About" . Cash Box . Retrieved October 24, 2022 . ^ "Cash Box's Top 100 Singles 1958-1996" . davesmusicdatabase.blogspot.com . Retrieved October 24, 2022 . ^ "Unique #1 Singles Between Cashbox & Billboard" . top40weekly.com . Retrieved October 24, 2022 . ^ "A 'Box' of Different Number Ones" . adampwhite.com . Retrieved October 24, 2022 . External links [ edit ] Cash Box Magazine (archive via World Radio History) Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cash_Box_Top_100_Pop_Singles&oldid=1221525343 " Categories : Top lists 1958 establishments in
5264-431: The heels of RCA 's release of the original version by Los Del Rio comes a second, lower-key version of the Spanish dance tune. Whoever wins the battle, the song is destined to become 1996's ' Lambada ', loved and loathed in equal measure." A music video was produced for the Los del Mar version. It shows Pedro Castano and his pet cat in an apartment getting ideas for the song's dance while watching people on television. By
5358-599: The huge popularity of the Spice Girls song " Wannabe ." In Australia, it was the most successful song of 1996. "Macarena" remained popular through 1996, but by the beginning of 1997, its popularity had begun to diminish. The song stayed in the Hot ;100 chart for 60 weeks, the longest reign among No. 1 songs, only surpassed fifteen years later by Adele 's " Rolling in the Deep ". The Bayside Boys remix includes
5452-558: The huge success of "Macarena". It peaked at No. 7 on the Dutch Top 40 on 27 December 1996, and at No. 8 on the Dutch Mega Top 100 on 25 January 1997. The song has a music video featuring gabber ravers dancing hakken . In 1996, Italian duo Los Locos covered the song for an album of the same name. The song became a big hit around Europe, most particularly in its home country of Italy. In 1997, The GrooveGrass Boyz recorded
5546-463: The industry. Mónica Naranjo , known for her powerful vocals and dramatic performances, and Ana Belén , whose sophisticated style and versatile voice made her a prominent figure. These artists contributed to a diverse and vibrant era in Spanish music, each leaving a lasting impact with their distinctive contributions to the genre. Artists like Enrique Iglesias and Alejandro Sanz have become successful internationally winning major music awards such as
5640-512: The longest runs atop the Hot 100 chart in history. The single spent its final week at No. 1 on its 46th week on the chart, recorded as the latest No. 1 single in Hot 100 history. Billboard ranked it as the No. 1 song for 1996. In the United Kingdom the song was released on 10 June 1996 and peaked at No. 2 on 17 August 1996, kept off the No. 1 spot by
5734-506: The longstanding influences from the surrounding regions and Portugal continue to play an important role. Areas within Castile and León generally tend to have more musical affinity with neighboring regions than with more distant parts of the region. This has given the region diverse musical traditions. Jota is popular, but is uniquely slow in Castile and León, unlike its more energetic Aragonese version. Instrumentation also varies much from
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#17327654755855828-587: The middle-aged Spanish geezers crooning away, the placidly agreeable beat. Eyyyyyy , macarena!" James Hamilton from Music Week ' s RM Dance Update described the song as an "infectious cheerful girls giggled and guys chanted ' Me No Pop I '-ish original hit version of a jaunty hip wiggling dance craze huge for ages around Europe and now (breaking out of Florida) the US, in frisky flamenco clapped jiggling 103.2bpm Bayside Boys Mix". Peter Castro from People Magazine wrote, "The ' Achy Breaky Heart ' flatlined years ago and
5922-552: The music and ideas of Ancient Greece ; early Christians, who had their own differing versions of church music arrived during the height of the Roman Empire; the Visigoths , a Romanized Germanic people , who took control of the peninsula following the fall of the Roman Empire; the Moors and Jews in the Middle Ages. Hence, there have been more than two thousand years of internal and external influences and developments that have produced
6016-497: The next verse, more people dance outside to the song wherein Castano joins in and sings. Later on, a mob boss and his sidekicks pull up in a car and ask if they can join the dance. Excluding the outro segment, the video cuts around 40 seconds from the regular song. Sales figures based on certification alone. Shipments figures based on certification alone. On 13 November 2019, American rapper Tyga released
6110-399: The notational system of ancient Greece, suggesting that this knowledge had been lost with the fall of the Roman Empire in the west. The Moors of Al-Andalus were usually relatively tolerant of Christianity and Judaism, especially during the first three centuries of their long presence in the Iberian peninsula, during which Christian and Jewish music continued to flourish. Music notation
6204-549: The one in Aragon. Northern León, that shares a language relationship with a region in northern Portugal and the Spanish regions of Asturias and Galicia, also shares their musical influences. Here, the gaita ( bagpipe ) and tabor pipe playing traditions are prominent. In most of Castile, there is a strong tradition of dance music for dulzaina ( shawm ) and rondalla groups. Popular rhythms include 5/8 charrada and circle dances, jota and habas verdes . As in many other parts of
6298-605: The organization responsible for the Latin Grammy Awards , includes music from Spain including a category for Best Flamenco Album with voting members living in the country. The regions of Spain have distinctive musical traditions. There is also a movement of singer-songwriters with politically active lyrics, paralleling similar developments in Latin America and Portugal . The singer and composer Eliseo Parra (b 1949) has recorded traditional folk music from
6392-574: The polyphonic chant of the Auroro singers, are traditionally sung a cappella , sometimes accompanied by the sound of church bells , and cuadrillas are festive songs primarily played during holidays, like Christmas. Navarre and La Rioja are small northern regions with diverse cultural elements. Bordered by Aragon and the Basque Autonomous Community, they also share much of the music found in those two regions. Northern Navarre
6486-468: The realm of classical music, Spain boasts a rich tradition of accomplished singers and performers who have made significant contributions to the global musical landscape. The country hosts a vibrant classical music scene, characterized by a multitude of professional orchestras and esteemed opera houses. With over forty professional orchestras spread across its regions, Spain serves as a hub for orchestral excellence. Among these ensembles, notable names include
6580-434: The regions. For example, music from the north-west regions is heavily reliant on bagpipes , the jota is widespread in the centre and north of the country, and flamenco originated in the south. Spanish music played a notable part in the early developments of western classical music, from the 15th through the early 17th century. The breadth of musical innovation can be seen in composers like Tomás Luis de Victoria , styles like
6674-559: The repeated chord progression A♭–G♭ throughout. As a result of their lounge act , Los del Río were invited to tour South America in 1992 and, while visiting Venezuela , they were invited to a private party held by the Venezuelan impresario Gustavo Cisneros . During the celebration, a local flamenco teacher, Diana Patricia Cubillán Herrera, performed a dance for the guests, and Los del Río were pleasantly surprised by Cubillán's dance skills. Spontaneously, Antonio Romero Monge, one half of
6768-533: The same name . The song sampled the Bayside Boys remix. Reggae and dancehall artist Jay-5 released the album "The Dancehall Macarena" on VP Records in 2015, featuring the song, 'Dancehall Macarena,' an upbeat fusion of dancehall moves, inspired by the infectious ’90s classic. The single, 'Dancehall Macarena' is the first official Jamaican dancehall line dance . and gained over 1.6 million views on YouTube . The success of "Dancehall Macarena" inspired
6862-539: The scantily-clad women, Los del Río is dressed in suits. When the music video for the Bayside Boys Remix was filmed, Mia Frye choreographed a greatly simplified version of the Macarena dance that already existed at the time. Frye and director Calvet drew inspiration from video footage from clubs in Mexico that showed large crowds of people dancing the original, more complex, Macarena. According to Los del Rio,
6956-577: The song became a worldwide hit roughly one year after the Bayside Boys (composed of Mike Triay and Carlos de Yarza) produced a remix of the song that added English lyrics. Jammin Johnny Caride, a radio personality at Power 96 in Miami , first learned of the "Macarena" when clubgoers at a club where he worked as a DJ requested the song. Caride brought the "Macarena" to his supervisors at Power 96 who asked him to create an English-language version of
7050-519: The song in nightclubs and discotheques. These remixes changed the flamenco rhythm of the song to an electronic beat. According to Alaska , member of Fangoria, the Bayside Boys remix that followed in 1996 took their version labelled "Macarena (River Remix)" as its base. The band denounced it as plagiarism on the Court of Justice of the European Union but the case did not go through. In mid-1996,
7144-415: The song. Caride recruited his two partners at Bayside Records, Mike "In The Night" Triay and Carlos de Yarza, to remix the original song. The new, English-language lyrics were written by Carlos de Yarza. The Bayside Boys, Triay and de Yarza, added a new dance beat with English-language lyrics sung originally by the studio singer Patty Alfaro, then later during a concert tour by Carla Vanessa. Vanessa accepted
7238-485: The stage for Spain's emergence as a powerhouse in global music. Female artists such as Alaska (of Alaska y los Pegamoides and later Fangoria ) and Martirio emerged as influential figures, challenging traditional gender roles and exploring new sounds and styles. Julio Iglesias, Enrique Iglesias , and Alejandro Sanz stand as icons of Spanish pop music's international success. These artists not only captivated audiences within Spain but also resonated globally, showcasing
7332-582: The time is presumed to have been heavily influenced by the music of the Moors, especially in the south, but as much of the country still spoke various Latin dialects while under Moorish rule (known today as the Mozarabic ) earlier musical folk styles from the pre-Islamic period continued in the countryside where most of the population lived, in the same way as the Mozarabic Chant continued to flourish in
7426-494: The time of the 1996 Democratic National Convention in August of that year. C-SPAN filmed attendees dancing to the song in an afternoon session, a clip of which became popular on YouTube years later. Vice President Al Gore , having a reputation for stiffness, made a joke about doing the Macarena dance during his speech. He said, "I would like to demonstrate for you the Al Gore version of the Macarena," then remained motionless for
7520-465: The universal appeal of Spanish-language music. Julio Iglesias, in particular, achieved unprecedented success as the best-selling male Latin artist of all time, illustrating the enduring impact of Spanish pop on the global music landscape. In Spain itself, the 1990s were characterized by a vibrant underground music scene that thrived in major cities like Madrid and Barcelona. Alternative rock bands such as Los Planetas and Dover gained prominence, bringing
7614-463: The vibrant underground music scene that emerged despite censorship. Artists like Marisol , who started as a child star in the 1960s, and Rocío Dúrcal , who became a prominent figure in Spanish music and film, navigated these challenges to become beloved icons of their time. The 1980s ushered in a transformative era with La Movida Madrileña , a countercultural movement centered in Madrid. This period
7708-403: The world-famous Julio Iglesias . During the 1960s and early 1970s, tourism boomed, bringing yet more musical styles from the rest of the continent and abroad. During Franco's rule, which heavily restricted women's rights and roles in public life, female artists faced additional barriers in expressing themselves through music. However, some managed to break through these constraints, contributing to
7802-439: Was a key figure in the development of the romantic zarzuela; whilst later composers such as Ruperto Chapí , Federico Chueca and Tomás Bretón brought the genre to its late 19th-century apogee. Leading 20th-century zarzuela composers included Pablo Sorozábal and Federico Moreno Torroba . Fernando Sor , Dionisio Aguado , Francisco Tárrega and Miguel Llobet are known as composers of guitar music. Fine literature for violin
7896-717: Was closely related to that of the Franco-Flemish composers. Merging of these styles occurred during the period when the Holy Roman Empire and the Burgundy were part of the dominions under Charles I (king of Spain from 1516 to 1556), since composers from the North of Europe visited Spain, and native Spaniards traveled within the empire, which extended to the Netherlands , Germany and Italy. Music composed for
7990-416: Was created by Pablo Sarasate and Jesús de Monasterio . Musical creativity mainly moved into areas of popular music until the nationalist revival of the late Romantic era. Spanish composers of this period included Felipe Pedrell , Isaac Albéniz , Enrique Granados , Joaquín Turina , Manuel de Falla , Jesús Guridi , Ernesto Halffter , Federico Mompou , Salvador Bacarisse , and Joaquín Rodrigo . In
8084-648: Was danced to on the Whack Track Challenge, given to the Ringmasters. In July 2020, digital publication The Pudding carried out a study on the most iconic songs from the 1990s and songs that are most known by Millennials and the people of Generation Z . "Macarena" was the eighth song with the highest recognisability rate. In a December 1, 1996, Peanuts comic strip, Snoopy is about to join Woodstock and an unnamed identical bird at
8178-409: Was developed in Spain as early as the 8th century (the so-called Visigothic neumes ) to notate the chant and other sacred music of the Christian church , but this obscure notation has not yet been deciphered by scholars, and exists only in small fragments. The music of the early medieval Christian church in Spain is known, misleadingly, as the " Mozarabic Chant ", which developed in isolation prior to
8272-495: Was first issued for the September 13, 1958 issue when they expanded their top 75 chart to one hundred positions. The original version of the magazine lasted through November 16, 1996. While Billboard ranked singles weekly mixing the total airplay on radio stations and singles sales from all across North America, Cash Box presented their rankings via all sales and airplay of songs without splitting up genres in order to formulate
8366-438: Was in decline, and was to remain that way until the 19th century. Classicism in Spain, when it arrived, was inspired by Italian models, as in the works of Antonio Soler . Some outstanding Italian composers such as Domenico Scarlatti and Luigi Boccherini were appointed to the Madrid royal court. The short-lived Juan Crisóstomo Arriaga is credited as the main beginner of Romantic sinfonism in Spain. Although symphonic music
8460-424: Was never too important in Spain, chamber, solo instrumental (mainly guitar and piano) vocal and opera (both traditional opera, and the Spanish version of the singspiel) music was written by local composers. Zarzuela , a native form of opera that includes spoken dialogue, is a secular musical genre which developed in the mid-17th century, flourishing most importantly in the century after 1850. Francisco Asenjo Barbieri
8554-428: Was pivotal for Spain's pop music scene, fostering a spirit of experimentation and creativity across diverse genres such as electronica, Euro disco, rock, punk, and hip-hop. Spanish pop music began to carve out its own distinctive identity, moving beyond emulation of Anglo-American trends to embrace originality and diversity. La Movida not only revitalized artistic expression but also catalyzed the industry's growth, setting
8648-502: Was popular on MuchMusic and top 40 radio in 1995. It was reissued in 1996 in a new version with vocals from Pedro Castaño, which was also featured on their album Viva Evita (retitled Macarena: The Hit Album overseas). In Australia, this new version reached No. 2 on the ARIA Singles Chart , below the Bayside Boys' reworking of the original. British magazine Music Week rated the song three out of five, writing, "Hot on
8742-470: Was ranked No. 7 on Billboard ' s All Time Top 100. It also ranked at No. 7 on Billboard ' s All Time Latin Songs list. In 2023, Billboard ranked "Macarena" number 500 in their list of Best Pop Songs of All Time. "Macarena" ' s composition features a variant on the clave rhythm. The song is written in the key of A♭ major , moves at a tempo of 103 beats per minute , and follows
8836-464: Was said to have reached a level of polyphonic perfection and expressive intensity equal or even superior to Palestrina and Lassus . Most Spanish composers returned home from travels abroad late in their careers to spread their musical knowledge in their native land, or in the late 16th century to serve at the Court of Philip II . By the end of the 17th century the "classical" musical culture of Spain
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