Los del Río

Los del Río (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈloz ðel ˈri.o], "Those from the River"), also known as The Del Rios, are a Spanish Latin pop and dance duo which was formed in 1962 by Antonio Romero Monge (born 1948) and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones (born 1948).[1] They are best known for their hit dance single "Macarena", originally released in August 1995. The song went on to become a worldwide success.[1]

Los del Río
Performing 24 July 2009 at Plaza de España (Madrid)
Background information
OriginDos Hermanas, Seville, Andalusia, Spain
Genres
Years active1962–present
Labels
Members
  • Antonio Romero Monge
  • Rafael Ruiz Perdigones

Career

The single "Tengo, tengo" was released on February 18, 1996, and appeared later that year on the album Fiesta Macarena. The group ultimately released six albums: A mí me gusta, Macarena Non Stop, Fiesta Macarena, Colores, Rio y Guestano and Alegria y cosabuena. Five of the albums featured versions of "Macarena", in different styles and remixes.

Because of their considerable success worldwide, their native town of Dos Hermanas has named a new municipal music hall, the Anfiteatro Los del Río, after them.

Another well-known song by Los del Río is "Sevilla tiene un color especial," which is featured prominently in the Spanish movie Ocho apellidos vascos.

Discography

Albums
Year Album Peak chart positions
US
[2]		 US
Latin
[3]		 US Latin Pop
[4]
1993 A mí me gusta — 20 6
1994 Calentito — — —
1995 Macarena Non Stop 41 1 1
1996 Colores — — —
1997 Fiesta Macarena — — —
1999 Baila — — —
2003 Río de sevillanas — — —
2004 P'alante — — —
2008 Quinceañera Macarena — — —
2011 Retrato a Sevilla — — —
2012 Vámonos que nos vamos — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart.

Singles
Year Single Peak chart positions Certifications
(sales threshold)		 Album
AUS
[5]		 UK
[6]		 US
[7]		 US Adult
[8]		 US Latin
[9]		 US Pop
[10]
1995 "Macarena" — — 23 — 12 — A mí me gusta
"Macarena" (Bayside Boys Mix) 1 2 1 19 1 5 Fiesta Macarena
1996 "Macarena Christmas" 5 — 57 — — — Non-album songs
1999 "Baila Baila" — — — — — —
2008 "Macarena (The Art of Sound Group Mix)" — — — — — — Quinceañera Macarena
2009 "Mi Gitana" (featuring The D.E.Y.) — — — — — —
"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that country.

References
  1. Colin Larkin, ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books. p. 239. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8.
  2. "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  3. "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  4. "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Pop Albums". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  5. "australian-charts.com - Australian charts portal". Hung Medien. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  6. "The Official Charts Company - Los del Rio". Official Charts Company. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  7. "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  8. "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Adult Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  9. "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  10. "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Pop Songs". Billboard. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
  11. "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - November 24, 2010: Los del Rio certified singles". Recording Industry Association of America. Retrieved November 24, 2010.
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