Donde Quiera Que Estés
1994 single by Selena and Barrio Boyzz
"Dondequiera Que Estés" (English: "Wherever You Are") is a single released by Selena with a duet with the Barrio Boyzz. The song was a major hit in 1994, staying at #1 for 6 weeks on top of the Hot Latin Tracks chart.
| "Donde Quiera Que Estés" | ||||
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| Song by Selena and Barrio Boyzz | ||||
| from the album Dondequiera Que Estés | ||||
| Released | March 30, 1994 (see release history) | |||
| Recorded | April 1993 Avatar Studios (Manhattan, New York City) | |||
| Genre | New jack swing, Urban pop, | |||
| Length | 4:25 (Spanish Version) 4:30 (English Version) | |||
| Label | EMI Latin, SBK Records | |||
| Songwriter(s) | K. C. Porter, Miguel Flores, Desmond Child | |||
| Producer(s) | A.B. Quintanilla III, Domingo Padilla, Bebu Silvetti | |||
| The Barrio Boyzz chronology | ||||
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| Selena singles chronology | ||||
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Song information
changeThe song was first released on the Barrio Boyzz album Donde Quiera Que Estes in 1993 and was never included on the Amor Prohibido album at the time of the release, but was then included on the reissued version of Amor Prohibido in 2002 and also included on Selena's greatest hits collection Ones.
Music video
changeThe music video for "Dondequiera Que Estés" was shot entirely in New York City. The video consisted of Selena and the Barrio Boyzz performing choreographed dancing.
Legacy
changeAwards
change| Year | Awards ceremony | Award | Results |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1994 | Tejano Music Awards | Vocal Duo Of the Year[1] | Nominated |
| 1995 | Tejano Music Awards | Single of The Year[1] | Nominated |
| Tejano Music Awards | Song of The Year[1] | Nominated | |
| Tejano Music Awards | Vocal Duo Of the Year[1] | Nominated | |
| 1996 | Tejano Music Awards | Vocal Duo Of the Year[1] | Nominated |
| Tejano Music Awards | Song of The Year[1] | Nominated |
Certifications
change| Country | Format | Certifications (sales thresholds) |
Sales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mexico (AMPROFON) | Digital Track | Gold[2] | 1,500+ |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE) | Single | Gold[2] | 20,000+ |
| Argentina (CAPIF) | Digital Downloads | Gold[2] | 10,000+ |
Charts
change| Chart (1994) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Latin Tracks (Billboard)[3] | 1 |
| US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[2] | 1 |
| Chart (1995) | Position |
| US Rhythmic Top 40 (Billboard)[2] | 36 |
| US Hot Latin Tracks (Billboard)[2] | 4 |
| US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[2] | 17 |
| Canadian Hot 100[2] | 89 |
| Spanish Top 50 Songs[2] | 2 |
| SP Airplay Chart[2] | 4 |
Track listing
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References
change- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 "Tejano Music Awards Past Award Winners". TejanoMusicAwards.com. August 23, 2008. Archived from the original on September 30, 2000. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
- ↑ 2.00 2.01 2.02 2.03 2.04 2.05 2.06 2.07 2.08 2.09 Maria Chavez (2005). "Edition Espcial Selena". TVyNovelas (in Spanish). 24 (14). Editorial Televisa: 124. Archived from the original on 2011-07-10. Retrieved 2011-09-12.
- ↑ "Dondequiera Que Estes music chart history at Rovi.com". Rovi.com. Archived from the original on January 16, 2013. Retrieved July 13, 2011.
- ↑ EMI Telvisia (1994) Selena/Barrio Boyzz – Donde Quiera Que Estes – Single – (Liner Notes) EMI Records
- ↑ EMI Mexico (1994) Selena/Barrio Boyzz – Donde Quiera Que Estes – Mexico CD Single – (Liner Notes) EMI Records
- ↑ EMI Mexico (1995) Selena/Barrio Boyzz – Donde Quiera Que Estes – Mexico Cassette (Liner Notes) EMI Records
- ↑ EMI Latin (1995) Selena/Barrio Boyzz – Donde Quiera Que Estes – Spain Single (Liner Notes) EMI Records