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Da de Suerte
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Wikipedia article
'"Da de Suerte"' ("Lucky Day") is a Latin pop song by Mexican recording artist Alejandra Guzmn. Produced by Armando Avila, the track was released as the main theme for the Mexican telenovela 'Una Familia con Suerte'. The song was included in the setlist of Guzmn's live album '20 Aos de xitos En Vivo con Moderatto' (2011) and was performed by the singer and Moderatto. The studio version of the track is featured on the album as a bonus track.
"Da de Suerte" has charted within the top ten in the United States and became sixth top ten single for Guzmn on 'Billboard's Latin Pop Songs chart and also reached a peak atop the Mexican Airplay charts. Guzmn performed the track at the TVyNovelas Awards and received nominations for the Premios Oye! and Lo Nuestro.
Background
"Da de Suerte" was written by Mexican singer-songwriter Alejandra Guzmn and Jos Luis Ortega, produced by Armando Avila, and performed by Guzmn. The song is featured as the main theme for the Mexican telenovela 'Una Familia con Suerte', produced by Juan Osorio and starred by Arath de la Torre, Mayrn Villanueva and Luz Elena Gonzlez. The telenovela began its broadcasting on February 14, 2011 and featured Guzmn in a supporting role named Viridiana, in honor of her late sister Viridiana Alatriste. The song was released during the accusations made to the singer of having participated in a 'narcofiesta' circa 2006, to which the singer responded: "I do not care about that [the accusations]."
Recording and release
Guzmn found inspiration for the song at the middle of one night and immediately called Juan Osorio with the news. "It was a song I felt, I gave the best of me, but you never know if the audience would like it." Guzmn said. The song was co-written by Jos Luis Ortega and produced under the guidance of Armando Avila. During the recording of the live album '20 Aos de xitos En Vivo con Moderatto', Guzmn performed the song for the first time along the band Moderatto who joined her on stage. On the release of '20 Aos de xitos' the studio version of "Da de Suerte" is included as a bonus track.'20 Aos de xitos En Vivo con Moderatto' (CD liner notes). EMI. 2011.
Accolades
The track won for Rock Song of the Year at the Premio Lo Nuestro 2012, while the live version, featuring Moderatto, was nominated for Collaboration of the Year. "Da de Suerte" also was nominated for Song of the Year and won for Best Song for Telenovela, Series or Movies at the Mexican Premios Oye!.
Chart performance
"Da de Suerte" reached the top of the 'Billboard' Mexico Airplay chart, and peaked at number nine in the 'Billboard' Latin Songs and number two in the Latin Pop Songs charts, becoming Guzmn's sixth top ten single in the latter chart. For the week of September 24, 2011, Guzmn had two top-ten singles in the Latin Pop Songs chart simultaneously, at number nine "Tan Slo T" (a featured performance with Franco De Vita) and "Da de Suerte" climbing to number two.
Track listing and formats
*'Digital download'
#"Da de Suerte" 3:32
*'Mexican iTunes EP'
#"Da de Suerte" 3:32
#"Da de Suerte (featuring Moderatto)" 4:02
#"Da de Suerte (Giuseppe D Radio Remix)" 3:20
See also
*List of number-one songs of 2011 (Mexico)
References
Category:2011 songs
Category:Alejandra Guzmn songs
Category:Spanish-language songs
Category:Telenovela theme songs
Category:Songs written by Alejandra Guzmn
Category:EMI Latin singles
Category:Songs written by Jos Luis Ortega
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