List of number-one Billboard Top Latin Songs from the 1980s
Encyclopedia
The Billboard Top Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin 50, Hot Latin Tracks and Hot Latin Songs), published in Billboard magazine
, is a record chart
based on Latin music
airplay
. The data were compiled by the Billboard chart and research department with information from 70 Spanish-language radio stations in the United States and Puerto Rico. Those radio stations were selected based on their number of listeners, and were asked to report their playlists for the week. This information was then entered to the Billboard computer system, and points were tabulated for each song. This data are compiled by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems
, which electronically monitors radio stations in more than 120 music markets across the United States. Before this chart's inception, the Latin music information on the magazine was presented only in the form of the biweekly album sales chart Top Latin Albums, which continues to be listed separately.
During the 1980s, 33 different songs topped the chart. According to the Billboard electronic database, the first was "La Guirnalda
" by Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal
on September 6, 1986. However, in the listings included in the first printed publication of the chart on October 4, 1989, the first number-one song was "Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
" by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel
. By the end of that year, another of Gabriel's compositions, "De Mí Enamórate
", sung by Daniela Romo
, also reached number one. Also in 1986, two Spanish versions of the Italian song "Tutta la vita
", performed by Franco
and Emmanuel
succeeded one another at the top of the chart. Two songs recorded by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias
peaked at number one, "Lo Mejor de Tu Vida
" and "Que No Se Rompa la Noche
". These songs were released from the album Un hombre solo
, which received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance
.
In 1987, a biographical film
about Ritchie Valens
was released and American band Los Lobos
were among the musicians chosen for the movie soundtrack, since the director chose to record new music for the film rather than use Valens' own recordings. They performed the title track "La Bamba
", which became a worldwide success, topping the charts in the United States (including this chart and the Billboard Hot 100
), Australia, France, New Zealand and Switzerland. The song "Qué Te Pasa
" by Mexican singer Yuri
spent 16 weeks at number one in 1988, becoming the longest-running chart topper of the 1980s, followed by fellow Mexican performer Ana Gabriel
, who spent 14 weeks (in two separate runs) at the top with her single "Ay Amor
".
Cuban singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan
became the first artist to simultaneously peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Don't Wanna Lose You
", and the Billboard Top Latin Songs with the Spanish version titled "Si Voy a Perderte" on September 16, 1989. This single was her first release as a solo artist, independent of her role in the group Miami Sound Machine. Mexican singers Emmanuel, José José
and Luis Miguel
released the most number-one hits in the 1980s, with three each.
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
, is a record chart
Record chart
A record chart is a ranking of recorded music according to popularity during a given period of time. Examples of music charts are the Hit parade, Hot 100 or Top 40....
based on Latin music
Latin American music
Latin American music, found within Central and South America, is a series of musical styles and genres that mixes influences from Spanish, African and indigenous sources, that has recently become very famous in the US.-Argentina:...
airplay
Airplay
* Airplay is the amount of time a song is played on the radio.It may also refer to:* AirPlay, an audio & video streaming technology from Apple Inc.* Airplay , Foster & Graydon music project from 1980* Citroën C1, Citroën C1 Airplay...
. The data were compiled by the Billboard chart and research department with information from 70 Spanish-language radio stations in the United States and Puerto Rico. Those radio stations were selected based on their number of listeners, and were asked to report their playlists for the week. This information was then entered to the Billboard computer system, and points were tabulated for each song. This data are compiled by Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems
Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems
Nielsen Broadcast Data Systems, better known as BDS, is a service that tracks monitored radio, television and internet airplay of songs based on the number of spins and detections...
, which electronically monitors radio stations in more than 120 music markets across the United States. Before this chart's inception, the Latin music information on the magazine was presented only in the form of the biweekly album sales chart Top Latin Albums, which continues to be listed separately.
During the 1980s, 33 different songs topped the chart. According to the Billboard electronic database, the first was "La Guirnalda
La Guirnalda
"La Guirnalda" is a song written and produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel and first recorded by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal. It was released in 1986 as the first single from Siempre, Dúrcal's 10th album produced by Gabriel. This song became very successful and is often referred as...
" by Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal
Rocío Dúrcal
Rocío Dúrcal , born as María de los Ángeles de Las Heras Ortíz, was a Spanish singer and actress, known artistically as Rocío Durcal. Spanish is the best selling solo albums with more than 80 million to date...
on September 6, 1986. However, in the listings included in the first printed publication of the chart on October 4, 1989, the first number-one song was "Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
Yo No Sé Qué Me Pasó
"Yo No Sé Que Me Pasó" is a song written, produced and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. It was released in 1986 as the first single from his studio album Pensamientos. This song deals with the end of a love relationship, falling out of love...
" by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel
Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
. By the end of that year, another of Gabriel's compositions, "De Mí Enamórate
De Mí Enamórate
"De Mí Enamórate" is a ballad written by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, produced by Gian Pietro Felisatti and performed by Mexican singer Daniela Romo. It was released as the first single from her fourth studio album Mujer de todos, Mujer de nadie in late 1986...
", sung by Daniela Romo
Daniela Romo
Daniela Romo is a Mexican singer, actress and TV host. Daniela Romo was born Teresita Presmanes Corona in Mexico City to Teresa Corona. Her parents never married, and Daniela and her sister Patricia were raised by their grandmother...
, also reached number one. Also in 1986, two Spanish versions of the Italian song "Tutta la vita
Tutta la vita
"Tutta la vita" is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love,...
", performed by Franco
Franco (singer)
Franco , is a singer that in 1986 peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks with a cover version of a Lucio Dalla song titled "Toda La Vida"...
and Emmanuel
Emmanuel (singer)
Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez....
succeeded one another at the top of the chart. Two songs recorded by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias
Julio Iglesias
Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,...
peaked at number one, "Lo Mejor de Tu Vida
Lo Mejor de Tu Vida
"Lo Mejor de Tu Vida" is a ballad written and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter Manuel Alejandro, co-written by Marian Beigbeder, and performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. It was released as the first single from his studio album Un Hombre Solo in 1987...
" and "Que No Se Rompa la Noche
Que No Se Rompa la Noche
"Que No Se Rompa la Noche" is a ballad written and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter Manuel Alejandro, co-written by Ana Magdalena, and performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. It was released as the second single from his studio album Un Hombre Solo in 1987...
". These songs were released from the album Un hombre solo
Un hombre solo
Un hombre solo is a Julio Iglesias album released in 1987. It generated great success in entire world. The album was composed, arranged and produced by Manuel Alejandro...
, which received the Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Performance
Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album
The Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album was awarded from 1984 to 2011. The award has had several minor name changes:*From 1984 to 1991 the award was known as Best Latin Pop Performance*From 1992 to 1994 it was awarded as Best Latin Pop Album...
.
In 1987, a biographical film
La Bamba (film)
La Bamba is a 1987 American biographical film written and directed by Luis Valdez. The picture features Lou Diamond Phillips, Esai Morales, Rosanna DeSoto, Elizabeth Peña, Danielle von Zerneck, and Joe Pantoliano...
about Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens
Ritchie Valens was a Mexican-American singer, songwriter and guitarist....
was released and American band Los Lobos
Los Lobos
Los Lobos are a multiple Grammy Award–winning American Chicano rock band from East Los Angeles, California. Their music is influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia, boleros and norteños.-History:The...
were among the musicians chosen for the movie soundtrack, since the director chose to record new music for the film rather than use Valens' own recordings. They performed the title track "La Bamba
La Bamba (song)
"La Bamba" is a Mexican folk song, originally from the state of Veracruz, best known from a 1958 adaptation by Ritchie Valens, a top 40 hit in the U.S. charts and one of early rock and roll's best-known songs...
", which became a worldwide success, topping the charts in the United States (including this chart and the Billboard Hot 100
Billboard Hot 100
The Billboard Hot 100 is the United States music industry standard singles popularity chart issued weekly by Billboard magazine. Chart rankings are based on radio play and sales; the tracking-week for sales begins on Monday and ends on Sunday, while the radio play tracking-week runs from Wednesday...
), Australia, France, New Zealand and Switzerland. The song "Qué Te Pasa
Qué Te Pasa
"Qué Te Pasa" is a dance song written by J.R. Florez and Gian Pietro DiFelissati, produced by Felissatti and performed by Mexican singer Yuri...
" by Mexican singer Yuri
Yuri (Mexican singer)
Yuri is a famous Mexican singer, actress, and TV host. She has maintained a significant presence in the entertainment business in Mexico for the last three decades...
spent 16 weeks at number one in 1988, becoming the longest-running chart topper of the 1980s, followed by fellow Mexican performer Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel
Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting...
, who spent 14 weeks (in two separate runs) at the top with her single "Ay Amor
Ay Amor
"Ay Amor" is a ballad written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel and produced by Mariano Pérez. It was released as the first single from her third studio album Pecado Original in late 1987...
".
Cuban singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
became the first artist to simultaneously peak at number one on the Billboard Hot 100 with "Don't Wanna Lose You
Don't Wanna Lose You
"Don't Wanna Lose You" is a song written and recorded by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 as the first single from the album Cuts Both Ways and reached number one in the U.S., where it became her second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100...
", and the Billboard Top Latin Songs with the Spanish version titled "Si Voy a Perderte" on September 16, 1989. This single was her first release as a solo artist, independent of her role in the group Miami Sound Machine. Mexican singers Emmanuel, José José
José José
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals...
and Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"...
released the most number-one hits in the 1980s, with three each.
Number-one songs
Artist | Single | Reached number one | Weeks |
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Rocío Dúrcal Rocío Dúrcal Rocío Dúrcal , born as María de los Ángeles de Las Heras Ortíz, was a Spanish singer and actress, known artistically as Rocío Durcal. Spanish is the best selling solo albums with more than 80 million to date... |
"La Guirnalda La Guirnalda "La Guirnalda" is a song written and produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel and first recorded by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal. It was released in 1986 as the first single from Siempre, Dúrcal's 10th album produced by Gabriel. This song became very successful and is often referred as... " |
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Juan Gabriel Juan Gabriel Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music.... |
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Franco Franco (singer) Franco , is a singer that in 1986 peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks with a cover version of a Lucio Dalla song titled "Toda La Vida"... |
"Toda La Vida Tutta la vita "Tutta la vita" is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love,... " |
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Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
"Toda La Vida Tutta la vita "Tutta la vita" is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love,... " |
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Franco Franco (singer) Franco , is a singer that in 1986 peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks with a cover version of a Lucio Dalla song titled "Toda La Vida"... |
"Toda La Vida Tutta la vita "Tutta la vita" is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love,... " |
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Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
"Toda La Vida Tutta la vita "Tutta la vita" is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love,... " |
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Franco Franco (singer) Franco , is a singer that in 1986 peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks with a cover version of a Lucio Dalla song titled "Toda La Vida"... |
"Toda La Vida Tutta la vita "Tutta la vita" is a song written and first performed by Italian singer-songwriter Lucio Dalla. It was released in 1984 as the first single from his studio album Viaggi Organizzati, produced by Mauro Malavasi. This song is about a man searching for freedom all his life, trying not to fall in love,... " |
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José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
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Daniela Romo Daniela Romo Daniela Romo is a Mexican singer, actress and TV host. Daniela Romo was born Teresita Presmanes Corona in Mexico City to Teresa Corona. Her parents never married, and Daniela and her sister Patricia were raised by their grandmother... |
"De Mí Enamórate De Mí Enamórate "De Mí Enamórate" is a ballad written by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, produced by Gian Pietro Felisatti and performed by Mexican singer Daniela Romo. It was released as the first single from her fourth studio album Mujer de todos, Mujer de nadie in late 1986... " |
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Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
"Es Mi Mujer Es Mi Mujer "Es Mi Mujer" is a song written by Luis Gómez Escolar and K. C. Porter, produced by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Mexican singer Emmanuel. It was released as the second single from his studio album Desnudo in early 1987... " |
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Braulio Braulio García Braulio García is a Spanish singer-songwiter. He began his career in 1971, debuting in a local festival with a song called "Mi Amigo El Pastor." In 1976 represents to Spain in Eurovision Song Contest with the song Sobran las palabras ,... |
"En Bancarrota En Bancarrota "En Bancarrota" is a song written, performed and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter Braulio García. It was released in 1987 as the second single from his studio album Lo Bello y lo Prohibido... " |
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Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,... |
"Lo Mejor de Tu Vida Lo Mejor de Tu Vida "Lo Mejor de Tu Vida" is a ballad written and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter Manuel Alejandro, co-written by Marian Beigbeder, and performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. It was released as the first single from his studio album Un Hombre Solo in 1987... " |
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Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"... |
"Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" | 1 | |
Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,... |
"Lo Mejor de Tu Vida Lo Mejor de Tu Vida "Lo Mejor de Tu Vida" is a ballad written and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter Manuel Alejandro, co-written by Marian Beigbeder, and performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. It was released as the first single from his studio album Un Hombre Solo in 1987... " |
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Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"... |
"Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" | 1 | |
Los Lobos Los Lobos Los Lobos are a multiple Grammy Award–winning American Chicano rock band from East Los Angeles, California. Their music is influenced by rock and roll, Tex-Mex, country, folk, R&B, blues, brown-eyed soul, and traditional Spanish and Mexican music such as cumbia, boleros and norteños.-History:The... |
"La Bamba La Bamba (song) "La Bamba" is a Mexican folk song, originally from the state of Veracruz, best known from a 1958 adaptation by Ritchie Valens, a top 40 hit in the U.S. charts and one of early rock and roll's best-known songs... " |
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Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"... |
"Ahora Te Puedes Marchar" | 1 | |
Julio Iglesias Julio Iglesias Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva , better known simply as Julio Iglesias, is a Spanish singer who has sold over 300 million records worldwide in 14 languages and released 77 albums. According to Sony Music Entertainment, he is one of the top 15 best selling music artists in history,... |
"Que No Se Rompa la Noche Que No Se Rompa la Noche "Que No Se Rompa la Noche" is a ballad written and produced by Spanish singer-songwriter Manuel Alejandro, co-written by Ana Magdalena, and performed by Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. It was released as the second single from his studio album Un Hombre Solo in 1987... " |
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José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma" | 7 | ||
José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
"Soy Así Soy Así (song) "Soy Así" is a ballad written and produced by Spanish composer Rafael Pérez-Botija and performed by Mexican singer José José. It was released as the first single from his twenty fourth studio album of the same title in late 1987... " |
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Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting... |
"Ay Amor Ay Amor "Ay Amor" is a ballad written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel and produced by Mariano Pérez. It was released as the first single from her third studio album Pecado Original in late 1987... " |
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Juan Gabriel Juan Gabriel Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music.... |
"Debo Hacerlo Debo Hacerlo (song) "Debo Hacerlo" is a dance song written, produced and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel. It was released as the first single from his compilation album of the same title in late 1987... " |
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Los Bukis Los Bukis Los Bukis is a Mexican music band from Ario de Rosales, Michoacán. It was founded by cousins Joel Solís and Marco Antonio Solís in the 1970s. Their first song was Falso Amor and its style became popular in Latin America... |
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Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting... |
"Ay Amor Ay Amor "Ay Amor" is a ballad written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel and produced by Mariano Pérez. It was released as the first single from her third studio album Pecado Original in late 1987... " |
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Yuri Yuri (Mexican singer) Yuri is a famous Mexican singer, actress, and TV host. She has maintained a significant presence in the entertainment business in Mexico for the last three decades... |
"Qué Te Pasa Qué Te Pasa "Qué Te Pasa" is a dance song written by J.R. Florez and Gian Pietro DiFelissati, produced by Felissatti and performed by Mexican singer Yuri... " |
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Franco Franco (singer) Franco , is a singer that in 1986 peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks with a cover version of a Lucio Dalla song titled "Toda La Vida"... |
"María María (Franco song) "María" is a song written by Marcelo Molina and performed by Cuban singer Franco. It was released in 1988 as a single from Franco's album Definitivo and became his second number-one single in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart, after "Toda La Vida" in 1986. It ended 1988 as the fourth... " |
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Marisela Marisela Marisela Marisela Marisela (born in [los angelos california on April 24, 1966, is a Mexican-American singer.Known as the 'Latin Madonna', Marisela recorded her first album at the age of 15 in 1984 and continues to release albums into the 21st century.-Career:... |
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Franco Franco (singer) Franco , is a singer that in 1986 peaked at number one in the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks with a cover version of a Lucio Dalla song titled "Toda La Vida"... |
"María María (Franco song) "María" is a song written by Marcelo Molina and performed by Cuban singer Franco. It was released in 1988 as a single from Franco's album Definitivo and became his second number-one single in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart, after "Toda La Vida" in 1986. It ended 1988 as the fourth... " |
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Angela Carrasco Angela Carrasco Angela Carrasco is a Dominican singer. Carrasco was one of a group of Latin American divas in the 1970s. This group also included Susana Giménez, Charytín, Iris Chacón, Ednita Nazario, Yolandita Monge and Rocío Dúrcal.... |
"Boca Rosa Boca Rosa "Boca Rosa" is a song written by Luis Carlos Esteban, produced by J.R. Florez and performed by Dominican performer Angela Carrasco. It was released as the first single from the album of the same title in 1988... " |
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Roberto Carlos Roberto Carlos (singer) Roberto Carlos Braga is a Grammy Award-winning Brazilian singer and composer, who has achieved a great deal of success and recognition in his 50 year career, also known as King of Latin Music.... |
"Si El Amor Se Va Si El Amor Se Va "Si El Amor Se Va" is a song written by Rudy Perez and Roberto Livi and performed by Brazilian singer-songwriter Roberto Carlos. It was released as the second single from his album Roberto Carlos '88... " |
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Rocío Dúrcal Rocío Dúrcal Rocío Dúrcal , born as María de los Ángeles de Las Heras Ortíz, was a Spanish singer and actress, known artistically as Rocío Durcal. Spanish is the best selling solo albums with more than 80 million to date... |
"Como Tu Mujer Como Tu Mujer "Como Tu Mujer" is a song written and produced by Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís and first recorded by Spanish performer Rocío Dúrcal. It was released in 1988 as the first single from the album of the same title, this would be the first album produced by Solís for the singer... " |
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Yuri Yuri (Mexican singer) Yuri is a famous Mexican singer, actress, and TV host. She has maintained a significant presence in the entertainment business in Mexico for the last three decades... |
"Hombres al Borde de un Ataque de Celos Hombres al Borde de un Ataque de Celos "Hombres al Borde de un Ataque de Celos" is a dance song written by J.R. Florez, produced by Gian Pietro Felisatti and Loris Ceroni, and performed by Mexican singer Yuri... " |
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José José José José José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz , known by his artistic name José José, is a Mexican singer.Referred in the entertainment world as "El Príncipe de la Canción" , José José is best known for his romantic ballads and renowned for his vocals... |
"Como Tú" | 10 | |
Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"... |
"La Incondicional La Incondicional "La Incondicional" is a pop song written, produced, and arranged by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Puerto Rican-born, Mexico-based singer Luis Miguel. It was released in 1989 as the second single from his studio album entitled Busca Una Mujer and became his second #1 single on the Billboard... " |
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José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma" | "Baila Mi Rumba Baila Mi Rumba "Baila Mi Rumba" is a dance song written by Isidore York, Rudy Pérez and V. M. Hernández, produced by Perez and Emilio Estefan, Jr., and performed by Venezuelan singer José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma"... " |
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Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel Ana Gabriel is a Mexican singer and composer.Ana Gabriel was born as María Guadalupe Araujo Yong, in Santiago de Comanito, Sinaloa, Mexico. She first sang on the stage at age six, singing "Regalo A Dios" by José Alfredo Jiménez. She moved to Tijuana, Baja California and studied accounting... |
"Simplemente Amigos Simplemente Amigos "Simplemente Amigos" is a ballad written and performed by Mexican singer-songwriter Ana Gabriel. It was produced by Mariano Pérez and was released in 1989 as the second single from her studio album Tierra de Nadie. The song became Gabriel's second number-one single in the Billboard Hot Latin... " |
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Gloria Estefan Gloria Estefan Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those... |
"Si Voy a Perderte Don't Wanna Lose You "Don't Wanna Lose You" is a song written and recorded by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 as the first single from the album Cuts Both Ways and reached number one in the U.S., where it became her second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100... " |
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Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"... |
"Fría Como el Viento Fría Como el Viento "Fría Como el Viento" is a ballad written, produced and arranged by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Mexican singer Luis Miguel. It was released as the third single from the Grammy nominated studio album Busca Una Mujer... " |
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Chayanne Chayanne Elmer Figueroa Arce , best known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 solo-albums and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.-Early life:... |
"Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha "Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha" is a ballad written by J. M. Cano, produced by Ronnie Foster and performed by Puerto Rican singer Chayanne... " |
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Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri is a Mexican singer. He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel and is often referred to as "El Sol de México"... |
"Fría Como el Viento Fría Como el Viento "Fría Como el Viento" is a ballad written, produced and arranged by Juan Carlos Calderón and performed by Mexican singer Luis Miguel. It was released as the third single from the Grammy nominated studio album Busca Una Mujer... " |
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Chayanne Chayanne Elmer Figueroa Arce , best known under the stage name Chayanne, is a Puerto Rican Latin pop singer and actor. As a solo artist, Chayanne has released 21 solo-albums and sold over 20 million albums worldwide.-Early life:... |
"Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha "Fuiste un Trozo de Hielo en la Escarcha" is a ballad written by J. M. Cano, produced by Ronnie Foster and performed by Puerto Rican singer Chayanne... " |
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Los Bukis Los Bukis Los Bukis is a Mexican music band from Ario de Rosales, Michoacán. It was founded by cousins Joel Solís and Marco Antonio Solís in the 1970s. Their first song was Falso Amor and its style became popular in Latin America... |
"Cómo Fuí a Enamorarme de Tí Cómo Fuí a Enamorarme de Tí "Cómo Fuí a Enamorarme de Tí" is a song written and produced Mexican singer-songwriter Marco Antonio Solís, and performed by him as the lead singer of Los Bukis. It was released as the second single from their album Y Para Siempre... " |
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Emmanuel Emmanuel (singer) Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.... |
"La Chica de Humo La Chica de Humo "La Chica de Humo" is a song by Mexican singer Emmanuel. It was written by Mauro Malavasi and María Lar, and produced by Mauro Malavasi and K. C. Porter for Emmanuel's eleventh studio album Quisiera in February, 1988... " |
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- Note: A single listed more than once in the list spent a non-consecutive run at number one.