Chihuahua (song)

"Chihuahua" is a song recorded by Swiss artist DJ BoBo. It was the first single from his tenth album, Visions, and was released in late 2002 and early 2003 in many countries. It was his most successful single, topping the charts in France and Switzerland and becoming the summer hit of the year. It can also be considered as DJ BoBo's signature song.

"Chihuahua"
Single by DJ BoBo
from the album Visions
B-side	"Celebration", Remix
Released	December 17, 2002
Recorded	2002
Genre	Eurodance, electro swing
Length	3:01
Label	BMG
Songwriter(s)	Peter René Baumann, Axel Breitung, Ray Gilbert, Louis Oliveira
Producer(s)	Peter René Baumann, Axel Breitung
DJ BoBo singles chronology
"Colors of Life" (2001) "Chihuahua" (2002) "Celebration" (2003)

History

Background

The song "Chihuahua" is based on "Louis Oliveira and His Bandodalua Boys"' Latin pop hit single of the same name.

Hit success and releases

The song became the sixth best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 1.020.000 units sold.[1]

"Chihuahua" also features on DJ BoBo's compilations Chihuahua (2002) and Greatest Hits (2006), and on the live albums Live in Concert (2003) and Vampires Are Alive - The Show (2008).

Videoclip and usage in the media

There were two music videos, the first one having been produced as an animated feature. The song, which was accompanied with a choreographed dance, was used for a French TV advert for Coca-Cola.

Cover versions

In the same year, the song was covered by The Booming People, and achieved a moderate success (#60 in France, #3 in Belgium (Flanders) and #2 in Belgium (Wallonia).[2] Also in 2003, Brazilian singer Eliana covered this song as "Meu Cachorrinho (Chihuahua)" and released as a single, with new lyrics written in Portuguese.

In December 2004, "Chihuahua" was covered by Cantopop singer Joey Yung. In 2005, Greek band Candy Girls recorded a Greek version of the song. In 2008, the Belgian child trio Dalton Sisters covered the song in Dutch for the Dutch version of Beverly Hills Chihuahua.

Track listings

CD single "Chihuahua" — 3:01 "Celebration" — 3:15 "Celebration" (video) CD single "Chihuahua" — 3:01 "Chihuahua" (2002 XNT remix) — 3:17 CD maxi "Chihuahua" (radio version) — 2:57 "Chihuahua" (XTN remix) — 3:17 "Chihuahua" (instrumental) — 2:57 "Chihuahua" (Mel Merret remix) — 6:03 "Chihuahua" (Rikki + Daz vs JJ Mason remix) — 5:56 CD maxi "Chihuahua" (radio version) — 2:57 "Chihuahua" (XTN remix) — 3:17 "Chihuahua" (instrumental) — 2:57 "No More Pain" — 4:22 "Angel" DJ BoBo with Patricia Manterola — 3:22

CD maxi "Chihuahua" (radio edit) — 2:57 "Chihuahua" (XTN remix) — 3:17 "Chihuahua" (Mel Merrett remix) — 6:03 "Chihuahua" (Rikki & Dazz remix) — 5:55 CD maxi "Chihuahua" "Chihuahua" (XTN remix) "Chihuahua" (Kon-Chihuahua remix) small>DJ BoBo featuring DJ Poppo 12" maxi "Chihuahua" (radio version) — 2:57 "Chihuahua" (XTN remix) — 3:17 CD single - Remixes "Chihuahua" (Rikki & Daz radio version) — 3:03 "Chihuahua" (Rikki & Daz remix) — 5:55

Personnel

• Composed by Ray Gilbert, Louis Oliveira, René Baumann and Axel Breitung
• Lyrics by René Baumann
• Co-produced by Axel Breitung

Radio edit version + instrumental)

• Arranged, produced and mixed by René Baumann & Axel Breitung at Bishop Studios, Hamburg
• Vocal editing by Kay M. Nickold
• Lyrics controlling by Nancy Baumann

XTN remix

• Produced by René Baumann and Axel Breitung
• Remixed by Xasqui Ten

"No More Pain"

• Music and lyrics by René Baumann and Axel Breitung
• Arranged, produced, recorded and mixed by René Baumann and Axel Breitung at Bishop Studios, Hamburg
• Vocals, choir and adlibs by Christiane Eiben, Lesley Bogaert, Anthony Moriah
• Vocal editing by Kay M. Nickold
• Lyrics controlling by Nancy Baumann

"Angel"

• Music and lyrics by René Baumann, Axel Breitung
• Arranged, produced, recorded and mixed by René Baumann and Axel Breitung at Bishop Studios, Hamburg
• Guitars by Axel Breitung
• Vocals by Patricia Manterola and DJ BoBo
• Vocal editing by Kay M. Nickold
• Lyrics controlling by Nancy Baumann

Charts and sales

Weekly charts Chart (2003) Peak position Australia (ARIA)[3] 73 Austria (Ö3 Austria Top 40)[4] 48 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[4] 8 Belgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)[4] 23 Czech Republic (IFPI)[5] 3 Finland (Suomen virallinen lista)[4] 12 France (SNEP)[4] 1 Germany (Media Control Charts)[6] 19 Hungary (Single Top 40)[7] 1 Ireland (IRMA)[6] 10 Italy (FIMI)[4] 2 Netherlands (Mega Top 100)[4] 41 Norway (VG-lista)[4] 15 Poland (Polish Airplay Charts)[8] 29 Romania (Romanian Top 100)[9] 10 Spain (AFYVE)[10] 1 Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)[4] 10 Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)[4] 1 United Kingdom (The Official Charts Company)[6] 36

Year-end charts Chart (2003) Position Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart[11] 70 French Singles Chart[12] 1 Swiss Singles Chart[13] 1

Certifications

Region	Certification	Certified units/sales
Belgium (BEA)[14]	Gold	25,000^*
France (SNEP)[15]	Diamond	1,050,000[16]
Italy (FIMI)[14]	Gold	25,000^*
Switzerland (IFPI Switzerland)[17]	Platinum	40,000^^
^*sales figures based on certification alone

References

1. "Top 100 des singles les plus vendus du millénaire en France, le top 10 final!". Chartsinfrance, PureCharts. September 13, 2014. Retrieved March 17, 2015.
2. "Chihuahua" by The Booming People, in various singles charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved September 25, 2008)
3. Ryan, Gavin (2011). Australia's Music Charts 1988–2010. Mt. Martha, VIC, Australia: Moonlight Publishing.
4. "Chihuahua", in various singles charts Ultratop.be (Retrieved September 25, 2008)
5. "Oficiální Česká Hitparáda - Pro týden 31/2003" (in Czech). IFPI ČR. Archived from the original on August 4, 2003. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
6. "Chihuahua", in various singles charts Acharts.us (Retrieved September 25, 2008)
7. "Archívum – Slágerlisták – MAHASZ" (in Hungarian). Single (track) Top 40 lista. Magyar Hanglemezkiadók Szövetsége.
8. "Polish Airplay Charts - Lista krajowa 25/2003" (in Polish). PiF PaF Production. Archived from the original on September 17, 2003. Retrieved January 14, 2020.
9. "Romanian peak". Archived from the original on February 18, 2005. Retrieved July 8, 2013.CS1 maint: BOT: original-url status unknown (link)
10. Salaverri, Fernando (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
11. 2003 Belgian (Flanders) Singles Chart Ultratop.be (Retrieved September 25, 2008)
12. 2003 French Singles Chart Disqueenfrance Archived April 4, 2012, at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved September 25, 2008)
13. 2003 Swiss Singles Chart Hitparade.ch Archived February 4, 2004, at the Wayback Machine (Retrieved September 25, 2008)
14. "International Sales Awards". Bishop Audio Productions GmbH (in German). [Jens Wiese Internet Solutions]. Retrieved October 12, 2015. Note: Select "awards" on the left side of the website to see international certifications. Look for "Chihuahua" official sales presentations.
15. "French single certifications – DJ BoBo – CHIHUAHUA" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique. Retrieved October 12, 2015.
16. "InfoDisc : Les Certifications (Albums) du SNEP (Bilan par Artiste)". Institut français d'opinion publique (in French). Infodisc.fr. Archived from the original on November 30, 2007. Retrieved October 12, 2015. Note: Search for "DJBOBO" and click "OK" to see single certifications for the release.
17. "The Official Swiss Charts and Music Community: Awards (DJ Bobo; 'Chihuahua')". IFPI Switzerland. Hung Medien. Retrieved October 12, 2015.