"Burbujas de Amor" | ||||
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Single by Juan Luis Guerra | ||||
from the album Bachata Rosa | ||||
B-side | "A Pedir Su Mano" | |||
Released | 1990 | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
Genre | Bachata (music) | |||
Length | 4:09 | |||
Label | Karem | |||
Songwriter(s) | Juan Luis Guerra | |||
Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology | ||||
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"Burbujas de Amor" ("Love Bubbles") is a song by Dominican singer-songwriter Juan Luis Guerra, released as the third single of his album Bachata Rosa (1990). [1] It is widely considered one of Guerra's most popular songs. The song was a commercial success and became an international hit in Europe and Latin America. It peaked at number 2 on the Hot Latin Songs chart. The track received universal acclaim from critics and was praised for its sophisticated lyrics and elegance. The song was marketed as a bachata; however, it's musical form is actually bolero.
In 1990, Burbujas de Amor was rated 8th of the Top Hot Latin Tracks in the United States by Billboard magazine. [2] It was named Song of the Year of 1990 by Billboard's Latin music critics. [3] The song won Tropical/Salsa Song of the Year at Premios Lo Nuestro 1991. [4] In 2015, it was placed 8th on Billboard's Top 50 Best Latin Songs of All Time. [5] It was listed at number 21 on Rolling Stone's list of 50 Greatest Latin Pop Songs in 2018. [6]
It was covered by the Brazilian singer Fagner as Borbulhas de Amor. [7]
Chart (1991–92) | Peak position |
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Belgium ( Ultratop 50 Flanders) [8] [9] | 2 |
Chile ( IFPI) [10] | 1 |
Dominican Republic ( UPI) [11] | 2 |
Ecuador ( UPI) [12] | 3 |
El Salvador ( UPI) [12] | 3 |
Europe ( European Hot 100 Singles) [13] | 54 |
Mexico ( AMPROFON) [14] [15] | 1 |
Netherlands ( Dutch Top 40) [16] | 3 |
Netherlands ( Single Top 100) [17] | 3 |
Peru ( UPI) [12] | 8 |
Portugal ( AFP) [18] | 1 |
Puerto Rico ( UPI) [11] | 1 |
Uruguay ( UPI) [14] | 1 |
US Hot Latin Songs ( Billboard) [19] [20] | 2 |
Venezuela ( UPI) [14] | 7 |
Chart (2009) | Peak
Position |
Nicaraguay Airplay (EFE) [21] | 1 |
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