Burbujas de Amor
1990 single by Juan Luis Guerra
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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, its musical form is actually bolero.
| "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 | |||
| Length | 4:09 | |||
| Label | Karem | |||
| Songwriter | Juan Luis Guerra | |||
| Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology | ||||
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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]
Track listing
- Burbujas de Amor - 4:09
- A Pedir Su Mano - 4:54
Charts
| Chart (1991–92) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders)[8][9] | 2 |
| Bolivia (EFE)[10] | 5 |
| Chile (IFPI)[11] | 1 |
| Dominican Republic (UPI)[12] | 2 |
| Ecuador (UPI)[13] | 3 |
| El Salvador (UPI)[13] | 3 |
| Europe (European Hot 100 Singles)[14] | 54 |
| Mexico (AMPROFON)[15][16] | 1 |
| Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[17] | 3 |
| Netherlands (Single Top 100)[18] | 3 |
| Peru (UPI)[13] | 8 |
| Portugal (AFP)[19] | 1 |
| Puerto Rico (UPI)[12] | 1 |
| Uruguay (UPI)[15] | 1 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[20][21] | 2 |
| Venezuela (UPI)[15] | 7 |
| Chart (2009) | Peak
Position |
| Nicaraguay Airplay (EFE)[22] | 1 |