Los del Río
Los del Río (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlos 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.
Awards and nominations
| Award | Year | Nominee(s) | Category | Result | Ref. |
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| World Music Awards | 1997 | Themselves | World's Best Selling Spanish Group | Won | [2] |
| World's Best Selling Latin Group | Won |
Discography
Albums
| Year | Album | Peak chart positions | |||||||
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| US [3] |
US Latin [4] |
US Latin Pop [5] | |||||||
| 1967 | Luces de Sevilla (Hispavox) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1971 | De Triana al Rocío con Los del Río (Discophon) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1972 | Sevillanas y rumbas (Discophon) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1973 | Sevillanas - rumbas (Discophon) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1974 | Sevillanas - rumbas - tanguillo y vals (Discophon) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1975 | Sevillanas - rumbas (Discophon) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1976 | Los del Río (Discophon) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1978 | Los del Río (Discophon) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1981 | Con son de alegría (Columbia) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1984 | Los del Río (El fantasma de tu nombre) (Pasarela) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1986 | Los del Río (Te estás poniendo viejo, Picoco) (Zafiro) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1987 | ¡¡Qué verano me estás dando!! (Zafiro) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1988 | El mudo (Zafiro) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1989 | Puerta grande (Zafiro) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1990 | Cantemos por sevillanas (Zafiro) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1991 | Sabor y... gloria (CFE) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1992 | Sevilla tiene un color especial (CFE) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1992 | Fiesta en Belén (CFE) | — | — | — | |||||
| 1993 | A mí me gusta | — | 20 | 6 | |||||
| 1994 | Calentito | — | — | — | |||||
| 1995 | Macarena | 41 | 1 | 1 | |||||
| 1996 | Colores | — | — | — | |||||
| 1996 | 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) |
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| AUS [6] |
UK [7] |
US [8] |
US Adult [9] |
US Latin [10] |
US Pop [11] | ||||
| 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.
- "Billboard". 17 May 1997.
- "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.