Suavecito (Malo song)
"Suavecito" is a song recorded by Malo in 1971. It was the lead single from their debut LP, Malo. Suavecito means "soft" or "smooth" in Spanish. The song has been called "The Chicano National Anthem."
| "Suavecito" | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Single by Malo | |
| from the album Malo | |
| B-side | "Nena" |
| Released | April 1972 (U.S.) |
| Recorded | 1971 |
| Genre | Chicano rock, soft rock |
| Length | 3:25 |
| Label | Warner Bros. |
| Songwriter(s) | Richard Bean, Abel Zarate, Pablo Tellez |
The song became a hit in the U.S. (#18) and Canada (#14) during the spring of 1972.[1] It also reached number eight on the U.S. Adult Contemporary chart.[2]
Chart history
| Chart (1972) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada RPM Top Singles[3] | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100[4] | 18 |
| U.S. Billboard Adult Contemporary[5] | 8 |
| U.S. Cash Box Top 100[6] | 12 |
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References
- Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 147.
- "RPM Top 100 Singles - May 20, 1972" (PDF).
- Joel Whitburn's Top Pop Singles 1955–1990 - ISBN 0-89820-089-X
- Whitburn, Joel (1993). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961–1993. Record Research. p. 147.
- Cash Box Top 100 Singles, May 13, 1972
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