Frío Frío

"Frio Frio"
Cover of the 12", Maxi-Single release in Spain
Single by Juan Luis Guerra
from the album Areito
LanguageSpanish
B-side"La Bilirrubina"
ReleasedAugust 1991
Recorded1991
GenreBachata
Length4:08
LabelKarem Records
Juan Luis Guerra singles chronology
"Bachata Rosa"
(1991) 		"Frio Frio"
(1991) 		"Señales de Humo"
(1992)
Alternative cover
Picture for European CD, Maxi-Single releases (1993)
Picture for European CD, Maxi-Single releases (1993)
Alternative cover
Cover for the live version featuring Romeo Santos
Cover for the live version featuring Romeo Santos

Frio Frio or Frio, Frio (English: Cold, Cold) is the lead single of the sixth studio album Areito by Dominican superstar Juan Luis Guerra. The song is considered to be a bachata by many, however it is actually a bolero. It was written based on a poem by Federico García Lorca and was released in August 1991.[1][2] The track received positive reviews from critics and was nominated for Tropical Salsa Song of the Year at the 4th Lo Nuestro Awards.[3][4] Frio Frio was a success peaking at number 4 on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks and at the Top 5 airplay in Panama and Uruguay.[5]

The track was included on Guerra's greatest hits album Grandes Éxitos Juan Luis Guerra y 440 and Coleccion Romantica (2001). In 2013, a live version of the song with Romeo Santos was released as lead single of Guerra's live album A Son de Guerra Tour (2013).

Tracklist

  • Spain 12", Maxi-Single (1993)[6]
    1. Frio Frio – 4:08
    2. Frio Frio (Kareoke Version) – 4:08
    3. La Bilirrubina
  • Europe CD, Maxi-Single (1993)[7]
    1. Frio Frio – 4:08
    2. Frio Frio (Instrumental) – 4:08
    3. La Bilirrubina – 4:01

Charts

Studio version

Chart (1991–92) Peak
position
Panama (UPI)[8] 5
Uruguay (UPI)[9] 5
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[10] 4

Live version with Romeo Santos

Chart (2013) Peak
position
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[11] 16
US Latin Airplay (Billboard)[12] 15
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[13] 15
US Tropical Airplay (Billboard)[14] 17

References

  1. ^ Lannert, John (July 4, 1992). "Latin Notas" (PDF). Billboard. p. 38. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  2. ^ Travel Holiday. Travel Magazine, Incorporated. February 1995.
  3. ^ "Latin Awards Nominations 1992" (PDF). Billboard. May 16, 1992.
  4. ^ Lannert, John (July 4, 1992). "Latin Notas" (PDF). Billboard. p. 38. Retrieved 2021-04-03.
  5. ^ "Take Me Back To November 28, 1991, Thursday". takemeback.to. Retrieved 2022-06-23.
  6. ^ Juan Luis Guerra 4.40 - Frio Frio (in Spanish), retrieved 2022-06-23
  7. ^ Juan Luis Guerra 440 - Frio, Frio (in Spanish), retrieved 2022-06-23
  8. ^ "Discos Mas Populares de Latinoamerica". El Siglo de Torreón. October 25, 1991.
  9. ^ "Discos Mas Populares de America Latina". El Siglo de Torreón. July 3, 1992.
  10. ^ "Hot Latin Songs FOR WEEK ENDING OCTOBER 12, 1991" (PDF). Billboard.
  11. ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
  12. ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Latin Airplay)". Billboard.
  13. ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard.
  14. ^ "Romeo Santos Chart History (Tropical Airplay)". Billboard.