Llorando se fue
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"Llorando se fue" is a Bolivian
folk song
recorded by Los Kjarkas
in 1981 on the album Canto a la mujer de mi pueblo and released as a B-side of the "Wa ya yay" single in 1982. The song is very popular in Latin America
since the 1980's and has been covered several times. It obtained international fame with artists such as Wilkins
in 1984, Argentine singer Juan Ramón in 1985, Brazilian singer Márcia Ferreira in 1986 and the French pop group Kaoma
in 1989. Kaoma's cover "Lambada" was an unauthorized translation of the song that led to a successful lawsuit against Kaoma's producers Olivier Lorsac and Jean Karakos. Recently, the song was adapted by several artists including Ivete Sangalo
, Jennifer Lopez
for her 2011 single "On the Floor
", Don Omar
's "Taboo
" and Wisin & Yandel
's "Pam Pam
".
The song is alternately titled "Lambada" in several cover versions. Its translated title in Portuguese
is "Chorando se foi".
melody. Their song in Spanish
was written in a sad and slow Saya
rhythm, which is a type of Afro-Bolivian music. By 1990, Los Kjarkas authorized the translation of the song to 42 languages. They have also performed a Spanish
-Japanese
bilingual version of the song (keeping the Saya rhythm) in concerts and for the music video made in 1990. The bilingual version was recorded on their 1996 album Sentimiento Andino, Volume 2 and on their 2001 compilation album 30 Años Sólo Se Vive Una Vez, Volume 1. Los Kjarkas has also re-recorded "Llorando se fue" as an upbeat dance version for their 1991 album Tecno Kjarkas (Tecno Andino) and in 2010 with the Bolivian group Voltaje.
Side 1
Side 2
In 1984 an upbeat version of the song introducing the accordion was released by the Peruvian group Cuarteto Continental, whose arrangements (produced by Alberto Maravi) were later copied by Kaoma. The first Portuguese translation and recording of "Llorando se fue" - as "Chorando se foi" - was released by Brazilian
singer-songwriter Márcia Ferreira (with co-writer José Ari) in 1986 under her third album.
Bolivia
Bolivia officially known as Plurinational State of Bolivia , is a landlocked country in central South America. It is the poorest country in South America...
folk song
Music of Bolivia
The music of Bolivia has a long history. Out of all the Andean countries, Bolivia remains perhaps the most culturally linked to the indigenous peoples. Like most of its neighbors, Bolivia was long dominated by Spain and its attendant culture. Even after independence, Bolivian music was largely...
recorded by Los Kjarkas
Los Kjarkas
Los Kjarkas is a Bolivian band from the Capinota Province in the department of Cochabamba, one of the most popular Andean pop bands in the country's history...
in 1981 on the album Canto a la mujer de mi pueblo and released as a B-side of the "Wa ya yay" single in 1982. The song is very popular in Latin America
Latin America
Latin America is a region of the Americas where Romance languages – particularly Spanish and Portuguese, and variably French – are primarily spoken. Latin America has an area of approximately 21,069,500 km² , almost 3.9% of the Earth's surface or 14.1% of its land surface area...
since the 1980's and has been covered several times. It obtained international fame with artists such as Wilkins
Wilkins Vélez
German Wilkins Vélez, commonly known as Wilkins , is a Puerto Rican pop music singer and composer.-Early years:Wilkins was born in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, but raised in Mexico City, Mexico. His father, Germán Vélez Forestier, was a radio announcer and part-time singer...
in 1984, Argentine singer Juan Ramón in 1985, Brazilian singer Márcia Ferreira in 1986 and the French pop group Kaoma
Kaoma
Kaoma was a pop group made up in France of former members of the band Touré Kunda: Chyco Dru , Jacky Arconte , Jean-Claude Bonaventure , Michel Abihssira , Fania , and Loalwa Braz , Chico and Roberta...
in 1989. Kaoma's cover "Lambada" was an unauthorized translation of the song that led to a successful lawsuit against Kaoma's producers Olivier Lorsac and Jean Karakos. Recently, the song was adapted by several artists including Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Sangalo
Ivete Maria Dias de Sangalo is a Latin Grammy Award-winning Brazilian Axé and MPB singer, songwriter, and occasional actress and television show host...
, Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lopez
Jennifer Lynn Lopez is an American actress, singer, record producer, dancer, television personality, and fashion designer. Lopez began her career as a dancer on the television comedy program In Living Color. Subsequently venturing into acting, she gained recognition in the 1995 action-thriller...
for her 2011 single "On the Floor
On the Floor
"On the Floor" is a song by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez, featuring Latin American rapper Pitbull. It was released by Island Records on February 11, 2011, as the lead single from Lopez's seventh studio album, Love?...
", Don Omar
Don Omar
Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
's "Taboo
Taboo (Don Omar song)
"Taboo" is the third single from Don Omar's collaborative album Meet the Orphans released in January 24, 2011 through Universal Latino. The song is re-adapted version from Los Kjarkas's song Llorando se fue most commonly known for its use in Kaoma's 1989 hit single, "Lambada fused with latin beats...
" and Wisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel
Wisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
's "Pam Pam
Pam Pam
"Pam Pam" is a single by Wisin & Yandel from the deluxe edition of their fifth studio album Pa'l Mundo. The song reached big recognition in many Spanish-speaking countries and among Latin community in the United States....
".
The song is alternately titled "Lambada" in several cover versions. Its translated title in Portuguese
Portuguese language
Portuguese is a Romance language that arose in the medieval Kingdom of Galicia, nowadays Galicia and Northern Portugal. The southern part of the Kingdom of Galicia became independent as the County of Portugal in 1095...
is "Chorando se foi".
History
According to Gonzalo Hermosa, Los Kjarkas had based "Llorando se fue" from a small, nostalgic AndeanAndean music
Andean music comes from the general area inhabited by Quechuas, Aymaras and other peoples that lived roughly in the area of the Inca Empire prior to European contact. It includes folklore music of parts of Argentina, Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia, Peru and Venezuela...
melody. Their song in Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
was written in a sad and slow Saya
Afro-Bolivian Saya
The Afro-Bolivian Saya is an art form of traditional Andean and Afro-Bolivian music and dance originated in the Department of La Paz, Bolivia...
rhythm, which is a type of Afro-Bolivian music. By 1990, Los Kjarkas authorized the translation of the song to 42 languages. They have also performed a Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
-Japanese
Japanese language
is a language spoken by over 130 million people in Japan and in Japanese emigrant communities. It is a member of the Japonic language family, which has a number of proposed relationships with other languages, none of which has gained wide acceptance among historical linguists .Japanese is an...
bilingual version of the song (keeping the Saya rhythm) in concerts and for the music video made in 1990. The bilingual version was recorded on their 1996 album Sentimiento Andino, Volume 2 and on their 2001 compilation album 30 Años Sólo Se Vive Una Vez, Volume 1. Los Kjarkas has also re-recorded "Llorando se fue" as an upbeat dance version for their 1991 album Tecno Kjarkas (Tecno Andino) and in 2010 with the Bolivian group Voltaje.
France 7" 45 RPM
Label: B.M. Productions/CBS (1989)Side 1
- "Llorando se fue" (Saya) — (G. Hermosa, U. Hermosa) — 4:03
Side 2
- "Tata Sabaya" (Huayno) — (U. Hermosa) — 2:28
Japan 3" (8cm) CD
Label: Polydor (1990)- "Llorando se fue" — (G. Hermoza, U. Hermoza)
- "Wa ya yay" (Huayño) — (U. Hermoza)
Other Covers
Prior to Kaoma's 1989 release of the song, several covers of "Llorando se fue" had been released as dance tracks:- 1983 - Los Flamers from the album Gran Reventon Gran, Vol. 5
- 1984 - Cuarteto Continental from the LP Fiesta de Cumbias
- 1984 - Armonía 10 from the LP El Chinchorro, Vol. 2
- 1984 - Sexteto Internacional
- 1984 - Tropical Pingüino
- 1984 - WilkinsWilkins VélezGerman Wilkins Vélez, commonly known as Wilkins , is a Puerto Rican pop music singer and composer.-Early years:Wilkins was born in the city of Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, but raised in Mexico City, Mexico. His father, Germán Vélez Forestier, was a radio announcer and part-time singer...
from the album Una Historia Importante - 15 Grandes Exitos - 1985 - Juan "Corazón" Ramón from the album Cada Día Mejor
- 1985 - Don Medardo y sus Player from the album Lo Mejor del Año, Vol.4
- 1985 - Vico y su Grupo Karicia from the LP Voz y sentimiento
- 1986 - Márcia Ferreira
- 1986 - Los Graduados from the album Flor de un día
- 1987 - Sonora Andacollo from the album Norte Tropical - Lambada
- 1988 - Los Hermanos RosarioLos Hermanos RosarioLos Hermanos Rosario is a merengue music band, originally consisting of brothers Toño Rosario, Pepe, Rafa and Luis.-History:...
from the album Otra Vez - 1988 - Ana Morena from the compilation album Baila Baila Baila, Vol. 2
- 1988 - Sonora Junior L. Palacios from the album Que Siga La Cumbia, Vol. 3
- 1988 - Tropicalismo Apache from the album Exitos Quemantes
- 1990 - Appears on the Sun City Girls' album "Torch of the Mystics" as "The Shining Path"
- 1990 - The tune of Sochna kya jo bhi ho ga dekha jaye ga ("Don't worry, whatever will be done, will be handled"), a Hindi-Urdu song from the Indian movie GhayalGhayal (1990 film)Ghayal is a 1990 Indian Hindi film starring Sunny Deol. The film was produced by Dharmendra and directed by Rajkumar Santoshi. The film won seven Filmfare Awards, including the Best Movie award...
was based on this song. The singers were Asha Bhonsle, Kumar SanuKumar SanuKumar Sanu Kumar Sanu Kumar Sanu (alias Kedarnath Bhattacharya , born in Kolkata, is a leading Indian Bollywood playback singer. He was awarded the Filmfare Best Male Playback Award over five consecutive years. The Government of India honoured him with the Padma Shri in 2009....
and Shabbir KumarShabbir KumarShabbir Kumar is an Indian Playback Singer. He was a leading Hindi Cinema playback singer in 1980s.-Biography:Shabbir Kumar whose real name is Shabbir Shaikh was born in Vadodara, Gujarat. He started his music career with the stage show Ek Shaam Rafi Ke Naam, a tribute to Mohammed Rafi...
. - 2006 - Wisin & YandelWisin & YandelWisin & Yandel are a Puerto Rican reggaeton Duo, consisting of Juan Luis Morera Luna and Llandel Veguilla Malavé Salazar . They started their career in 1998 and have been together since, winning several awards during that time....
's "Pam PamPam Pam"Pam Pam" is a single by Wisin & Yandel from the deluxe edition of their fifth studio album Pa'l Mundo. The song reached big recognition in many Spanish-speaking countries and among Latin community in the United States....
" from the album Pa'l Mundo: Deluxe EditionPa'l MundoPa'l Mundo is the fifth studio album by Puerto Rican reggaeton duo Wisin & Yandel, released on November 8, 2005 by Machete Music. It is notable for being their first commercially successful album. It has sold over 3,000,000 albums worldwide... - 2009 - Bob SinclarBob SinclarBob Sinclar, originally spelled "Sinclair" - , is a French record producer, House music DJ, remixer and owner of the label Yellow Productions.- Career history :...
's "Give Me Some More," featuring DJ Roland Clark, from the album Born in 69Born in 69Born in 69 is a studio album by Bob Sinclar, released on July 14, 2009, on Yellow Productions.-Track listing:# "Lala Song" - 03:34# "Give Me Some More" - 03:18... - 2011 - Don OmarDon OmarDon Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey Don Omar, also known as El Rey (born William Omar Landrón Rivera; February 10, 1978, is a Puerto Rican Reggaetón singer and actor.-Early life:...
's "TabooTaboo (Don Omar song)"Taboo" is the third single from Don Omar's collaborative album Meet the Orphans released in January 24, 2011 through Universal Latino. The song is re-adapted version from Los Kjarkas's song Llorando se fue most commonly known for its use in Kaoma's 1989 hit single, "Lambada fused with latin beats...
" from the album Meet the OrphansMeet The OrphansDavid Jeffries from Allmusic gave the album 3.5 stars out of 5. Here is an extract of his review: "a mix of new and old music -- a must for Don Omar fans and worth considering if you’re curious, but unfamiliar, with what’s happening in the reggaeton genre 2010."... - 2011 - Jennifer Lopez's "On the FloorOn the Floor"On the Floor" is a song by American recording artist and actress Jennifer Lopez, featuring Latin American rapper Pitbull. It was released by Island Records on February 11, 2011, as the lead single from Lopez's seventh studio album, Love?...
" from the album Love?Love?"Love?" was the Irish entry in the Eurovision Song Contest 2005, performed in English by Donna and Joe.The song is an up-tempo duet with the brother-and-sister duo singing about the problems that love can cause...
incorporates quite a few elements
In 1984 an upbeat version of the song introducing the accordion was released by the Peruvian group Cuarteto Continental, whose arrangements (produced by Alberto Maravi) were later copied by Kaoma. The first Portuguese translation and recording of "Llorando se fue" - as "Chorando se foi" - was released by Brazilian
Brazil
Brazil , officially the Federative Republic of Brazil , is the largest country in South America. It is the world's fifth largest country, both by geographical area and by population with over 192 million people...
singer-songwriter Márcia Ferreira (with co-writer José Ari) in 1986 under her third album.