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Burbujas de Amor

"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"
Single by Juan Luis Guerra
from the album Bachata Rosa
B-side"A Pedir Su Mano"
Released1990
Recorded1990
GenreBachata
Length4:09
LabelKarem
Songwriter(s)Juan Luis Guerra
Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology
"La Bilirrubina"
(1990) 		"Burbujas de Amor"
(1990) 		"A Pedir Su Mano"
(1990)

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

  1. Burbujas de Amor - 4:09
  2. A Pedir Su Mano - 4:54

Charts edit

Chart (1991–92) Peak
position
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 edit

References edit

  1. ^ "Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40 - Burbujas De Amor". Discogs. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  2. ^ "The Year in Music 1990" (PDF). Biilboard. December 22, 1990.
  3. ^ "1990 in Review" (PDF). Billboard.
  4. ^ "1992-04-06 Billboard Page 61" (PDF). Billboard. April 6, 1991. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  5. ^ Billboard Staff (September 15, 2022). "Hispanic Heritage Month: The 50 Best Latin Songs of All Time". Billboard. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  6. ^ 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.{{cite magazine}}: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
  7. ^ "20 músicas que você não provavelmente sabia que eram versões". VEJA São Paulo (in Brazilian Portuguese). Grupo Abril. Retrieved 1 August 2023.
  8. ^ "TOP 10 SALES IN EUROPE" (PDF). Music & Media. September 21, 1991.
  9. ^ Hung, Steffen. "Juan Luis Guerra Y 4.40 - Burbujas de amor". hitparade.ch. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  10. ^ "Discos Mas Populares de Latinoamerica". El Siglo de Torreón.
  11. ^ a b "Discos Mas Populares en Latinoamerica". h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. July 13, 1990. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  12. ^ a b c "Discos Mas Populares de Latino America". El Siglo de Torreón. November 1, 1991.
  13. ^ "Music & Media Volume 8 Issue 32" (PDF). World Radio History. August 10, 1991. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  14. ^ a b c "Discos Mas Populares de Latino America". June 28, 1991.
  15. ^ "El Elepe de Vilo". h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx. Retrieved May 3, 2022.
  16. ^ "Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40 - Burbujas de Amor". Top 40.nl. July 27, 1991.
  17. ^ "Hits of the World" (PDF). Billboard. July 27, 1991.
  18. ^ "November 30, 1991" (PDF). Music&Media. p. 22.
  19. ^ "Music". Billboard.
  20. ^ "Billboard Hot Latin Tracks FOR WEEK ENDING SEPTEMBER 29, 1990" (PDF).
  21. ^ "Éxitos discográficos de la semana: DISCOS-AMÉRICA". EFE News Services. October 2, 2009. ProQuest 433755762.
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