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Yerbatero
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Wikipedia article
"'Yerbatero'" is a rock song by Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes released as the lead single from his fifth studio album 'P.A.R.C.E.'. It was released digitally on June 10, 2010 through Universal Records.[https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/yerbatero-single/id374986212 Yerbatero by Juanes] 'iTunes.com' Retrieved 2010-06-14 A Digital EP with three remixes was released later on October 12, 2010. It is also released a Banda version of the song on October 19, 2010.
Background
The song is written and produced by Juanes himself along with Stephen Lipson, who has worked with artists such as Annie Lennox and Paul McCartney.[http://www.billboard.com/articles/review/1069182/juanes-yerbatero Juanes, "Yerbatero"] 'Billboard.com' Retrieved 2010-06-14 The lyrics relate to people who suffer from love and its hardships.
Critical reception
Ricardo Companioni from Aol Radio Blog said that "The guitar-driven rock track produced Stephen Lipson, is a total departure from the romantic pop songs that permeated his last album".
Live performances
The song was performed for the first time at FIFA's 2010 World Cup Kick-Off Concert at June 10, 2010, in Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg along with his hit single "La Camisa Negra".[http://www.futbolred.com/mundial-sudafrica-2010/mundialistas/primeros-30-segundos-del-yerbatero-el-nuevo-estreno-mundial-de-juanes/7748197 Primeros 30 segundos del 'Yerbatero', el nuevo estreno mundial de Juanes] FutbolRed.com Retrieved 2010-06-14 He was invited along artists such as Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys, among other artists. He also performed the song during Colombia's inauguration day and at the 2010 Premios Juventud.Chart performance
The song debuted at number 35 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, and number 4 on the Latin Pop Songs. On Spain the song debuted at number #27.[https://web.archive.org/web/20100704105645/http://www.promusicae.es/files/listastonos/Top%2050%20Canciones%20(PUBLICAR)_w25.2010.pdf Spain TOP 50 CANCIONES] Retrieved 2010-07-01Herbalist has been a success since its launch, only 12 hours of its release and was ranked number one in Colombia and in 6,400 after selling iTunes downloads in the first week. On the 'Billboard' Latin Songs, the song is charted at number one, becoming on his seventh number one single on the chart. "Yerbatero" debuted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart of 'Billboard', at position 17, equivalent to position 117 on the 'Billboard' Hot 100.
Music video
Development
A music video for the song directed by Brandon Parvini[http://www.elcolombiano.com/BancoConocimiento/J/juanes_twittea_su_claqueta_del_video/juanes_twittea_su_claqueta_del_video.asp?CodSeccion=207 Juanes twittea su claqueta del video] elColombiano.com Retrieved 2010-06-14 was shot; filming commencing on May 29, 2010 according to a making of video released on his website.[http://www.juanes.net/index.php?mod=news&exec=det&id=724 Yerbatero - detrs de cmaras EXCLUSIVO] Juanes.net Retrieved 2010-06-14 The video premiered on July 14, 2010.Synopsis
The video shows Juanes playing guitar and singing in outer space as they grow flowers and plants around because it is a matter which is inspired by the ancient sorcerers who roamed the villages to sell natural ways to heal.Track listing
;iTunes digital single
Charts
Year-end charts
Versions/remixes
*Album version 3:24
*Banda version 3:26
*Soul Mekanik Remix 6:41
*Tarantella & Redanka Remix 6:32
*Histeria Music Group Remix 4:40
Release history
References
Category:2010 singles
Category:Juanes songs
Category:Number-one singles in Colombia
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:Songs written by Juanes
Category:FIFA World Cup songs
Category:Official championship anthems
Category:Song recordings produced by Stephen Lipson
Category:2010 songs
Category:Universal Music Latino singles
Category:2010 FIFA World Cup
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