Frio Frio or Frio, Frio (English: Cold, Cold) is the lead single of the sixth studio album Areito by Dominican superstar Juan Luis Guerra. The song is considered to be a bachata by many, however it is actually a bolero. It was written based on a poem by Federico García Lorca and was released in August 1991.[1][2] The track received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for Tropical Salsa Song of the Year at the 4th Lo Nuestro Awards.[3][4] Frio Frio was a success peaking at number 4 on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks and at the Top 5 airplay in Panama and Uruguay.[5]
| "Frio Frio" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cover of the 12", Maxi-Single release in Spain | ||||
| Single by Juan Luis Guerra | ||||
| from the album Areito | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| B-side | "La Bilirrubina" | |||
| Released | August 1991 | |||
| Recorded | 1991 | |||
| Genre | Bachata | |||
| Length | 4:08 | |||
| Label | Karem Records | |||
| Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology | ||||
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| Alternative cover | ||||
 Picture for European CD, Maxi-Single releases (1993) | ||||
| Alternative cover | ||||
 Cover for the live version featuring Romeo Santos | ||||
The track was included on Guerra's greatest hits album Grandes Éxitos Juan Luis Guerra y 440 and Coleccion Romantica (2001). In 2013, a live version of the song with Romeo Santos was released as lead single of Guerra's live album A Son de Guerra Tour (2013).
Tracklist edit
Charts edit
Studio version edit
| Chart (1991–92) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Panama (UPI)[8] | 5 |
| Uruguay (UPI)[9] | 5 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[10] | 4 |
Live version with Romeo Santos edit
| Chart (2013) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[11] | 16 |
| US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[12] | 15 |
| US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] | 15 |
| US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[14] | 17 |
References edit
- ^ Lannert, John (July 4, 1992). "Latin Notas" (PDF). Billboard. p. 38. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
- ^ Travel Holiday. Travel Magazine, Incorporated. February 1995.
- ^ "Latin Awards Nominations 1992" (PDF). Billboard. May 16, 1992.
- ^ Lannert, John (July 4, 1992). "Latin Notas" (PDF). Billboard. p. 38. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
- ^ "Take Me Back To November 28, 1991, Thursday". takemeback.to. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
- ^ Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 - Frio Frio (in Spanish), retrieved 2022-06-23
- ^ Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Frio, Frio (in Spanish), retrieved 2022-06-23
- ^ "Discos Mas Populares de Latinoamerica". El Siglo de Torreón. October 25, 1991.
- ^ "Discos Mas Populares de America Latina". El Siglo de Torreón. July 3, 1992.
- ^ "Hot Latin Songs FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 12, 1991" (PDF). Billboard.
- ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard.
- ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Tropical Airplay)". Billboard.