Spanish Latin pop duo
Los del Río (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈlos ðel ˈri.o] , "Those from the River"), also known as The Del Rios , are an Andalusian Spanish Latin pop and dance duo which was formed in 1962 by Antonio Romero Monge (born 17 February 1948) and Rafael Ruiz Perdigones (born 10 November 1948).[1] They are best known for their hit dance single "Macarena ", originally released in 1993. The song went on to become a worldwide success.[1]
Career
The single "Tengo, tengo" was released on February 18, 1996, and appeared later that year on the album Fiesta Macarena .
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" (Seville has a special color) which is featured prominently in the Spanish movie Ocho apellidos vascos (Spanish Affair).
Awards and nominations
Discography
Albums
Year
Album
Peak chart positions
US [3]
US Latin [4]
US Latin Pop [5]
1967
Luces de Sevilla (Hispavox)
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1971
De Triana al Rocío con Los del Río (Discophon)
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1972
Sevillanas y rumbas (Discophon)
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1973
Sevillanas - rumbas (Discophon)
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1974
Sevillanas - rumbas - tanguillo y vals (Discophon)
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1975
Sevillanas - rumbas (Discophon)
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1976
Los del Río (Discophon)
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1978
Los del Río (Discophon)
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1981
Con son de alegría (Columbia)
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1984
Los del Río (El fantasma de tu nombre) (Pasarela)
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1986
Los del Río (Te estás poniendo viejo, Picoco) (Zafiro)
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1987
¡¡Qué verano me estás dando!! (Zafiro)
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1988
El mudo (Zafiro)
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1989
Puerta grande (Zafiro)
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1990
Cantemos por sevillanas (Zafiro)
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1991
Sabor y... gloria (CFE)
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1992
Sevilla tiene un color especial (CFE)
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1992
Fiesta en Belén (CFE)
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1993
A mí me gusta
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20
6
1994
Calentito
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1995
Macarena
41
1
1
1996
Colores
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1996
Fiesta Macarena
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1999
Baila
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2003
Río de sevillanas
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2004
P'alante
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2008
Quinceañera Macarena
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2011
Retrato a Sevilla
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2012
Vámonos que nos vamos
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart.
Singles
Year
Single
Peak chart positions
Certifications (sales threshold )
Album
AUS [6]
UK [7]
US [8]
US Adult [9]
US Latin [10]
US Pop [11]
1995
"Macarena "
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23
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12
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A mí me gusta
"Macarena" (Bayside Boys Mix)
1
2
1
19
1
5
Fiesta Macarena
1996
"Macarena Christmas"
5
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57
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Non-album songs
1999
"Baila Baila"
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2008
"Macarena (The Art of Sound Group Mix)"
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Quinceañera Macarena
2009
"Mi Gitana" (featuring The D.E.Y. )
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"—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released to that country.
See also
References
^ a b Colin Larkin , ed. (2000). The Virgin Encyclopedia of Nineties Music (First ed.). Virgin Books . p. 239. ISBN 0-7535-0427-8 .
^ "Billboard" . 17 May 1997.
^ "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Billboard 200" . Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Albums" . Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Pop Albums" . Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "australian-charts.com - Australian charts portal" . Hung Medien. Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "The Official Charts Company - Los del Rio" . Official Charts Company . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Hot 100" . Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Adult Pop Songs" . Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Latin Songs" . Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "Los del Rio Album & Song Chart History - Pop Songs" . Billboard . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
^ "RIAA - Gold & Platinum - November 24, 2010: Los del Rio certified singles" . Recording Industry Association of America . Retrieved November 24, 2010 .
External links
Antonio Romero Monge
Rafael Ruíz Perdigones
Studio albums Compilation albums Singles
International National Artists Other