Herida

"Herida" is a song originally recorded by Chilean singer Myriam Hernández 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.

"Herida"
Single by Myriam Hernández
from the album Dos
ReleasedApril 20, 1991
Genre
Length4:01
LabelEMI Latin
Songwriter(s)Myriam Hernández
Producer(s)Humberto Gatica
Myriam Hernandez singles chronology
"Te Pareces Tanto a Él"
(1990)		 "Herida"
(1990)		 "Eres"
(1990)

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 performance

On the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, the song debuted at number thirty-three for the week of April 27, 1991.[1] It peaked at number three for the week of June 8, 1991,[2] being held from the top position by Los Bukis' "Mi Deseo" and Emmanuel's "No He Podido Verte," respectively.[3]

Charts

Brenda K. Starr version
"Herida"
Single by Brenda K. Starr
from the album Te Sigo Esperando
ReleasedFebruary 8, 1997
Genre
Length4:54
LabelParcha Records
Songwriter(s)Myriam Hernandez
Producer(s)Humberto Ramirez
Brenda K. Starr singles chronology
"Only Love"
(1996)		 "Herida"
(1997)		 "Si Me Preguntan Por Ti"
(1997)

Background and recording

Recording 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.[6]

Commercial performance

On the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart, the song debuted at number thirty-four for the week of March 29, 1997.[7] It peaked at number twenty-eight for the week of May 3, 1997.[8] On the Billboard Latin Pop Tracks chart, the song debuted at number seventeen for the week of March 29, 1997.[9] It peaked at number fourteen for the week of April 19, 1997.[10] On the Billboard Tropical/Salsa Tracks chart, the song debuted at number sixteen for the week of February 15, 1997.[11] 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."[12] It spent an additional week at number-one, for the week of April 26, 1997,[13] before being succeeded by Frankie Negron's "Inolvidable."[14]

Charts

See also

References
  1. "Billboard Hot Latin Tracks - For the Week ending April 27, 1991" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 27, 1991. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  2. "Latin Music: Top Latin Songs - June 8, 1991". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 8, 1991. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  3. "Billboard Hot Latin Tracks - For the Week ending June 8, 1991" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. June 8, 1991. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  4. "Myriam Hernández - Chart History: Hot Latin Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  5. "The Year in Music 1991: Top Hot Latin Tracks" (PDF). Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 21, 1991. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  6. Miguel, Celia (June 2006). "Freestyle, No Rehearsal: Starr Power". Vibe. Eldridge Industries. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  7. "Latin Music: Top Latin Songs - March 29, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 29, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  8. "Latin Music: Top Latin Songs - May 3, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. May 3, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  9. "Latin Music: Top Latin Pop Songs - March 29, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. March 29, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  10. "Latin Music: Top Latin Pop Songs - April 19, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 19, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  11. "Tropical Music: Top Tropical Songs Chart - February 15, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. February 15, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  12. "Tropical Music: Top Tropical Songs Chart - April 19, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 19, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  13. "Tropical Music: Top Tropical Songs Chart - April 19, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. April 26, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  14. "Tropical Music: Top Tropical Songs Chart - May 3, 1997". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. May 3, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
  15. "Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Hot Latin Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  16. "Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Latin Pop Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  17. "Brenda K. Starr - Chart History: Tropical Songs". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. Retrieved November 25, 2018.
  18. "The Year in Music 1997: Tropical/Salsa Tracks". Billboard. Prometheus Global Media. December 27, 1997. Retrieved November 30, 2018.
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