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{{Infobox song
{{Infobox Single <!-- See Wikipedia:WikiProject_Songs -->
| Name = Maria la del Barrio
| name = Maria La Del Barrío
| Cover = 07_-_Maria_La_Del_Barrio.jpg
| cover = María la del Barrio (Thalia single - cover art).jpg
| Artist = [[Thalía]]
| alt =
| from Album = [[En Éxtasis]]
| type = single
| Released = May 7, 1996
| artist = [[Thalía]]
| Format = [[Radio single]]
| album = [[En éxtasis]]
| released = {{start date|1995|7}} <small>(original release)</small><br />{{start date|df=yes|1996|1|16}} <small>(single release)</small>
| Recorded = 1995
| Genre = [[Latin pop]]
| recorded = 1995
| Length = 3:54
| studio =
| Label = [[EMI Latin]]
| venue =
| Writer = Viviana Pimstein , Paco Navarrete
| genre = [[Latin pop]]
| length = 3:55
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| Producer = Emilio Estefan Jr, Kike Santander
| label = [[EMI Latin]]
| Certification =
| writer = {{hlist|Viviana Pimstein|Paco Navarrete}}
| Last single = "[[Lágrimas (song)|Lágrimas]]" <br />(1997)
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| producer = {{hlist|[[Emilio Estefan]]|Kike Santander}}
| This single = "Maria la del Barrio" <br />(1997)
| Next single = "[[Nandito Ako (song)|Nandito Ako]]" <br />(1997)
| prev_title = [[Amándote (Thalía song)|Amándote]]
| Misc =
| prev_year = 1995
| next_title = Quiero hacerte el amor
| next_year = 1996
}}
}}
"'''Maria la del Barrio'''" is a song by [[Thalía]], released as the seventh single from her fourth album ''[[En Éxtasis]]'' and as a single of the theme song from the [[María la del Barrio| telenovela of the same name]].
"'''María la del Barrio'''" is a song by Mexican singer [[Thalía]], from her fourth studio album ''[[En éxtasis]]'' (1995). It was released as the third<ref>[http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-Fsul6oCYV4c/T_C_RZVilqI/AAAAAAAAB2I/xRY4WuURkMQ/s1600/DSC_090] {{dead link|date=May 2023}}</ref> single from the album and also as the [[theme song]] of the [[María la del Barrio|Mexican telenovela of the same name]]. The song was written by Viviana Pimstein and Paco Navarrete. "Maria la del Barrio" followed the "Thalía mania" success around the world and was a number one single in more than 20 countries. The song is considered one of her signature songs and was a smash hit.


== History ==
It was a huge hit in the Latin countries. While the songs "'''[[Me Faltas Tú]]'''" and "'''[[Lágrimas (song)|Lágrimas]]'''" were released as promotional singles, María la del Barrio was ready to be a [[Thalía]] classic.
"Maria la del Barrio" was first released in an edited version as the theme song of the [[Maria la del Barrio|telenovela of the same name]] in July 1995. With the success of Thalía's previous singles, "[[Piel morena]]" and "[[Amándote (Thalía song)|Amándote]]", "María la del Barrio" was released as the third single from her fourth studio album, ''[[En éxtasis]]'', in January 1996.


Originally released as a single and in the original entire version in 1995, "María la del Barrio" became a snapshot hit. The popularity of the song was as big as "[[Piel morena]]" and even bigger in some countries. Thalia promoted the song in several TV shows, events, awards and concerts.

With the increasing success of the soap opera, the single also became more popular and achieved a heavy airplay and multiple certifications around the world. It is considered one of [[Thalía]]'s classics.

==Background and impact==
The song is considered to be a catchy up-tempo mix of pop and cumbia. Thalía usually performs the songs as part of a medley with the theme songs for her other telenovelas such as [[Rosalinda (telenovela)|Rosalinda]] and [[Marimar (Mexican telenovela)|Marimar]], all which made her be considered a pop princess and household name.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://newspaperarchive.com/santa-ana-orange-county-register-may-17-2004-p-67/|title=Santa Ana Orange County Register Archives|date=May 17, 2004|page=67|website=Newspaperarchive.com|access-date=24 May 2023}}</ref>

== International success ==
In 1995, "María la del Barrio" was a very popular song in Central and South America before its original release. With the broadcast of the telenovela in over 150 countries, the song was officially released as a single and became a success in several countries.

As Thalia's previous soap operas theme singles - "[[Maria Mercedes (song)|María Mercedes]]" and "[[Marimar (Mexican telenovela)|Marimar]]" - "María la del Barrio" was one of her most popular songs in countries without a strong Spanish-language phonographic market. It was a number one single in more than 20 countries.

With the phenomenal success in the Philippines, where it was the most played song in 1997. Thalía recorded the song in a [[Tagalog language|Tagalog]] version, with the title "Mariang Taga-Barrio". It was included in her Philippine album ''[[Nandito Ako (album)|Nandito Ako]]'' (1997).

The song was used in [[All Japan Pro Wrestling]] as the entrance theme of the "Mexico Amigos" stable, composed of Miguel Hayashi Jr. (played by [[Kaz Hayashi]]), El Nosawa Mendoza (played by [[Kazushige Nosawa]]), Pepe Michinoku (played by [[Taka Michinoku]]) and El Hijo del Arayada Segundo (played by Nobutaka Araya).

== Music video ==
The official music video for the song was broadcast on TV a few times and today is considered a rare material in her career. Directed by [[Beatriz Sheridan]], the video consists of a footage as seen in the opening of the soap opera, but without credits and using the entire song, with extra and exclusive scenes. There’s also a shorter promo clip that was used to promote both the song and the soap opera. <ref>{{Citation |title=María la del Barrio: Promo🔆 |url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AayB2jRAZhI |access-date=2023-12-16 |language=en}}</ref>


== Single ==
== Single ==
*Original release (1995)
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# Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:54

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# Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:55

*Promo/Commercial Single (1995)<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.coveralia.com/caratulas/Thalia-Maria-La-Del-Barrio-(Cd-Single)-Trasera.php|title = Carátula Trasera de Thalia - Maria la del Barrio (Cd Single) - Portada|website=Coveralia.com}}</ref>


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# Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:55
== Single Promo ==
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# Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:54
# Juana (Album Version) - 2:50
# Juana (Album Version) - 2:50
# Piel Morena (Remix) - 6:43
# Piel Morena (Remix) - 6:43


== Promo CD + Interview==
*Promo CD + Interview (1996)
# Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:54
# Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:55
# Piel Morena (Remix) - 6:43
# Piel Morena (Remix) - 6:43
# Piel Morena (Karaoke) - 4:42
# Piel Morena (Karaoke) - 4:42
# Entrevista con Thalia (Interview with Thalia) - 15:11
# Entrevista con Thalia (Interview with Thalia) - 15:11


==Charts==
{| class="wikitable sortable"
|-
!Chart (1996)
!Peak<br />position
|-
{{singlechart|Billboardlatinsongs|30|artistid=25164|artist=Thalía|María la del Barrio}}
|-
{{singlechart|Billboardlatinpopsongs|14|artistid=25164|artist=Thalia|song=Rosalinda|access-date=25 August 2010}}
|-
|}


==References==
{{Reflist}}


{{Thalía}}
{{Thalía}}
{{Thalía Singles}}
{{Thalía Singles}}


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[[Category:Songs in Spanish]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Emilio Estefan]]
[[Category:Song recordings produced by Kike Santander]]
[[Category:EMI Latin singles]]
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[[Category:1995 songs]]
[[Category:Songs about television]]
[[Category:Songs about fictional female characters]]

Latest revision as of 09:08, 10 March 2024

"Maria La Del Barrío"
Single by Thalía
from the album En éxtasis
ReleasedJuly 1995 (1995-07) (original release)
16 January 1996 (1996-01-16) (single release)
Recorded1995
GenreLatin pop
Length3:55
LabelEMI Latin
Songwriter(s)
  • Viviana Pimstein
  • Paco Navarrete
Producer(s)
Thalía singles chronology
"Amándote"
(1995) 		"Maria La Del Barrío"
(1995) 		"Quiero hacerte el amor"
(1996)

"María la del Barrio" is a song by Mexican singer Thalía, from her fourth studio album En éxtasis (1995). It was released as the third[1] single from the album and also as the theme song of the Mexican telenovela of the same name. The song was written by Viviana Pimstein and Paco Navarrete. "Maria la del Barrio" followed the "Thalía mania" success around the world and was a number one single in more than 20 countries. The song is considered one of her signature songs and was a smash hit.

History

[edit]

"Maria la del Barrio" was first released in an edited version as the theme song of the telenovela of the same name in July 1995. With the success of Thalía's previous singles, "Piel morena" and "Amándote", "María la del Barrio" was released as the third single from her fourth studio album, En éxtasis, in January 1996.

Originally released as a single and in the original entire version in 1995, "María la del Barrio" became a snapshot hit. The popularity of the song was as big as "Piel morena" and even bigger in some countries. Thalia promoted the song in several TV shows, events, awards and concerts.

With the increasing success of the soap opera, the single also became more popular and achieved a heavy airplay and multiple certifications around the world. It is considered one of Thalía's classics.

Background and impact

[edit]

The song is considered to be a catchy up-tempo mix of pop and cumbia. Thalía usually performs the songs as part of a medley with the theme songs for her other telenovelas such as Rosalinda and Marimar, all which made her be considered a pop princess and household name.[2]

International success

[edit]

In 1995, "María la del Barrio" was a very popular song in Central and South America before its original release. With the broadcast of the telenovela in over 150 countries, the song was officially released as a single and became a success in several countries.

As Thalia's previous soap operas theme singles - "María Mercedes" and "Marimar" - "María la del Barrio" was one of her most popular songs in countries without a strong Spanish-language phonographic market. It was a number one single in more than 20 countries.

With the phenomenal success in the Philippines, where it was the most played song in 1997. Thalía recorded the song in a Tagalog version, with the title "Mariang Taga-Barrio". It was included in her Philippine album Nandito Ako (1997).

The song was used in All Japan Pro Wrestling as the entrance theme of the "Mexico Amigos" stable, composed of Miguel Hayashi Jr. (played by Kaz Hayashi), El Nosawa Mendoza (played by Kazushige Nosawa), Pepe Michinoku (played by Taka Michinoku) and El Hijo del Arayada Segundo (played by Nobutaka Araya).

Music video

[edit]

The official music video for the song was broadcast on TV a few times and today is considered a rare material in her career. Directed by Beatriz Sheridan, the video consists of a footage as seen in the opening of the soap opera, but without credits and using the entire song, with extra and exclusive scenes. There’s also a shorter promo clip that was used to promote both the song and the soap opera. [3]

Single

[edit]
  • Original release (1995)
  1. Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:55
  • Promo/Commercial Single (1995)[4]
  1. Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:55
  2. Juana (Album Version) - 2:50
  3. Piel Morena (Remix) - 6:43
  • Promo CD + Interview (1996)
  1. Maria la del Barrio (Album Version) - 3:55
  2. Piel Morena (Remix) - 6:43
  3. Piel Morena (Karaoke) - 4:42
  4. Entrevista con Thalia (Interview with Thalia) - 15:11

Charts

[edit]
Chart (1996) Peak
position
US Hot Latin Songs (Billboard)[5] 30
US Latin Pop Airplay (Billboard)[6] 14

References

[edit]
  1. ^ [1] [dead link‍]
  2. ^ "Santa Ana Orange County Register Archives". Newspaperarchive.com. May 17, 2004. p. 67. Retrieved 24 May 2023.
  3. ^ María la del Barrio: Promo🔆, retrieved 2023-12-16
  4. ^ "Carátula Trasera de Thalia - Maria la del Barrio (Cd Single) - Portada". Coveralia.com.
  5. ^ "Thalía Chart History (Hot Latin Songs)". Billboard.
  6. ^ "Thalia Chart History (Latin Pop Songs)". Billboard. Retrieved 25 August 2010.
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