"Gringo" is a song by Italian

Italy

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 singer Sabrina

Sabrina Salerno

Sabrina Salerno , also known in her singing career as Sabrina, is an Italian singer, television hostess, model, actress and record producer...

. It was produced by Giampiero Menzione. The song was released as a non-album single in 1989

1989 in music

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. It was a minor hit in UK

United Kingdom

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, where it peaked at #95.

Song information

"Gringo" was in many ways the official successor to 1988's "My Chico

My Chico

"My Chico" is a song by Italian singer Sabrina. It was written by Sabrina, O.Johnson, Elvio Moratto and produced by Elvio Moratto. The song was released in October 1988 as the album's second single. This song reached #1 in Italy. The music video for this song was filmed in Florence.-Song...

". Again written by Sabrina herself and Elvio Moratto, the song followed the format of "My Chico" quite, but not too, closely. What sets it apart from its predecessor is the bizarre 'western'-theme Sabrina chose for the song itself as well as for its presentation in TV-shows and packaging. Outside Italy

Italy

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, "Gringo" was licensed to the huge international BMG

BMG

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record-company, which made sure the song was released in a many countries and formats.

Formats and track listings

CD Single

1. "Gringo" (Extended Mix) - 5:04
2. "Gringo" (Club Mix) - 5:27
3. "Gringo" (New Age Mix) - 3:45
4. "Gringo" (In the House) - 2:51
5. "Gringo" - 3:55

7" Single

1. "Gringo" - 3:55
2. "Gringo" (New Age Mix) - 3:45

12" Single

1. "Gringo" (Extended Mix) - 5:04
2. "Gringo" (Club Mix) - 5:27
3. "Gringo" (In the House) - 2:51
4. "Gringo" - 3:55

Charts

Chart (1989)	Peak position
Italian Singles Chart	12
UK Singles Chart	95