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Wikipedia article




"'Costumbres'" is a song written and produced by Juan Gabriel and performed by Spanish singer Roco Drcal. It was recorded for her studio album 'Canta A Juan Gabriel Volumen 6'. The song was released by Ariola Records in 1985, as a B-side to "Jamas Te Promet un Jardin de Rosas".

Selena version



In 1988, Selena y los Dinos covered "Costumbres" in their album 'Dulce Amor'. It was the third and final single released from the album. Selena re-recorded the song in 1990 for her album "16 Super Exitos Originales" , a compilation album looking back at her hits prior to signing a record deal with Capitol EMI Latin. It was then later included on 'Siempre Selena' in a remix version. The track was released as a single in late 1996.

Chart performance



La India version



In 1997, Puerto Rican-American singer La India covered the song on her album, 'Sobre el Fuego' as her third single from the album. La India's cover became a success, reaching on the Top Ten Hot Latin Tracks peaking on #8.

Chart performance



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Category:1984 songs

Category:1985 singles

Category:1996 singles

Category:1998 singles

Category:Roco Drcal songs

Category:Selena songs

Category:La India songs

Category:Spanish-language songs

Category:Songs written by Juan Gabriel

Category:Song recordings produced by A. B. Quintanilla

Category:Ariola Records singles

Category:RMM Records singles

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