| Horchata | |
| Cover: | Vampire Weekend Horchata.jpg |
| Border: | yes |
| Type: | single |
| Artist: | Vampire Weekend |
| Album: | Contra |
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| Label: | XL |
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| Producer: | Rostam Batmanglij |
| Prev Title: | The Kids Don't Stand a Chance |
| Prev Year: | 2008 |
| Next Title: | Cousins |
| Next Year: | 2009 |
"Horchata" is a song by American indie rock band Vampire Weekend.
Written by the members of the band and produced by band member Rostam Batmanglij,[1] the song was released as the lead single from their second album Contra on October 5, 2009 via XL Recordings. The single was initially released as a free download on the band's web site.[2] [3]
The term "horchata" refers to a traditional beverage often made of ground almonds, sesame seeds, or rice.
"Horchata" peaked at #10 on the Billboard Heatseekers Songs chart and at #2 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart. It also peaked at #69 on the Canadian Hot 100 and #26 on the Belgium Ultratop 50 in Flanders.[4]
"Horchata" was featured on the Hollister Co. Christmas 2013 playlist.
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| Chart (2009–10) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Australia (ARIA Hitseekers)[5] | 15 |
| Mexico Ingles Airplay (Billboard)[6] | 17 |