Quiero Ser (song)
| "Quiero Ser" | ||||
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| Single by Amaia Montero | ||||
| from the album Amaia Montero | ||||
| Released | October 4, 2008 | |||
| Recorded | 2008 | |||
| Genre | Pop | |||
| Length | 4:18 | |||
| Label | Sony BMG | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Amaia Montero | |||
| Producer(s) | Claudio Guidetti | |||
| Amaia Montero singles chronology | ||||
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"Quiero Ser" (I want to be) is the debut solo single by Spanish singer-songwriter Amaia Montero. It was released on October 4, 2008 as the lead single from her eponymous debut album, Amaia Montero, also serving as the album's opening track. It became her first release after departing the group La Oreja de Van Gogh.
The single was premiered on Spanish radio station "Los 40 Principales". In January 2009, it became the longest charting number one single in the Spanish airplay history with 13 consecutive weeks in the number one spot.[1]
Charts
[edit]| Chart (2009) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Panama (EFE)[2] | 9 |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[3] | 2 |
| US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[4] | 30 |
Certifications
[edit]| Region | Certification | Certified units/sales |
|---|---|---|
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[5] | 2× Platinum | 50,000* |
| Spain (PROMUSICAE)[6] Ringtone |
Platinum | 20,000* |
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* Sales figures based on certification alone. | ||
References
[edit]- ^ "Record broken by Amaia (spanish)" (in Spanish). informador.com.mx. 2009-01-09.
- ^ "DISCOS: ¿Qué música se vendió más esta semana en América?". Excélsior. January 16, 2009. Retrieved August 6, 2024.
- ^ "Amaia Montero – Quiero ser..." Canciones Top 50.
- ^ "Amaia Montero Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
- ^ "Spanish single certifications" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 17 June 2022. Select Canciones under "Categoría", select 2009 under "Año". Select 1 under "Semana". Click on "BUSCAR LISTA".
- ^ "Spanish ringtone certifications" (in Spanish). Productores de Música de España. Retrieved 17 June 2022. Select Canciones under "Categoría", select 2008 under "Año". Select 52 under "Semana". Click on "BUSCAR LISTA".