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Wikipedia article'"Herida"' is a song originally recorded by Chilean singer Myriam Hernndez as the third single from her second studio album, 'Dos' (1990). The song reached number three on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Tracks chart in 1991. It was covered by American singer Brenda K. Starr as the lead single for Starr's fourth studio album, 'Te Sigo Esperando' (1997). Starr's version of the song peaked at number twenty-eight on the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Tracks chart, number fourteen on the 'Billboard' Latin Pop Tracks chart and at number one on the 'Billboard' Tropical/Salsa Tracks chart, leading the latter chart for two weeks in April 1997. It was the eighth best-performing Tropical/Salsa Track of 1997. Commercial performanceOn the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Tracks chart, the song debuted at number thirty-three for the week of April 27, 1991. It peaked at number three for the week of June 8, 1991, being held from the top position by Los Bukis' "Mi Deseo" and Emmanuel's "No He Podido Verte," respectively. ChartsWeekly chartsYear-end chartsBrenda K. Starr versionBackground and recordingRecording for the album began after a label executive suggested that Starr record salsa music, as she had previously only recorded in the freestyle, pop and dance genres. While recording the song, Starr had problems with the pronunciation of certain words due to her inability to speak fluent Spanish.Commercial performanceOn the 'Billboard' Hot Latin Tracks chart, the song debuted at number thirty-four for the week of March 29, 1997. It peaked at number twenty-eight for the week of May 3, 1997. On the 'Billboard' Latin Pop Tracks chart, the song debuted at number seventeen for the week of March 29, 1997. It peaked at number fourteen for the week of April 19, 1997. On the 'Billboard' Tropical/Salsa Tracks chart, the song debuted at number sixteen for the week of February 15, 1997. Ten weeks later, for the week of April 19, 1997, the song reached the top of the chart, replacing Gilberto Santa Rosa's "Yo No Te Pido." It spent an additional week at number-one, for the week of April 26, 1997, before being succeeded by Frankie Negron's "Inolvidable."ChartsWeekly charts Year-end charts See also*List of 'Billboard' Tropical Airplay number ones of 1997 ReferencesCategory:1990 singles Category:1990 songs Category:1997 singles Category:1997 songs Category:Myriam Hernndez songs Category:Brenda K. Starr songs Category:Spanish-language songs Category:EMI Latin singles Category:1990s ballads Category:Pop ballads | |
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