Lo Haré Por Ti Explained

Lo Haré Por Ti
Cover:Lo Hare Por Ti.jpg
Type:single
Artist:Paulina Rubio
Album:Paulina
B-Side:Y Yo Sigo Aquí
Released:[1]
Recorded:1999
Length:4:41
Producer:Chris Rodriguez
Prev Title:Enamorada
Prev Year:1997
Next Title:El Último Adiós
Next Year:2000

"Lo Haré Por Ti" is a song recorded by Mexican singer Paulina Rubio for her fifth studio album Paulina (2000).[2] Written by Estefano and produced by Chris Rodriguez, the bolero-influenced pop rock song was then released as the lead single from Paulina on January 11, 2000, through Universal Music Latin, Polydor Records and Muxxic Records (in Spain). The song marks Rubio's "comeback" single after the dissolution of her contract with EMI in the late 1990s. Lyrically, the song is about a woman who is willing to do anything for the man she loves, with refers to the tangos of the French Argentine artist Carlos Gardel.

Reception

Critical

Upon its release, "Lo Haré Por Ti" was considered Rubio's "comeback" single after the dissolution of her music contract with EMI in the late 1990s. The song received acclaim reviews from music critics, who singled it out as one of the highlights from the album and praised the singer for her new musical style. Billboards Leila Cobo said that "[the song is] an edgy, catchy, totally fresh romp". She also appreciated that thanks to this single chosen by the lead single, helped make the album a success.[3]

Commercial

Commercially, the single was a success in Latin American and some European countries. In Spain, "Lo Haré Por Ti" ascended to the top ten airplay Los 40 Principales, finally peaking at number eight on the week of October 21, 2000.[4]

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Lo Haré Por Ti" was directed by Carlos Somonte and it was filmed in Acapulco, Guerrero in México. As the song was meant to be Rubio's "comeback" single, it marked a clip with "a more innovative style"[5] and different from her previous productions. The video premiered worldwide on March 20, 2000.

In a retrospective review, El Heraldo de México noted the great influence of Rubio's style on the culture, claiming that many girls wanted to imitate her style "with the iconic hat."[6]

Track listing and formats

  1. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Album Remix) – 3:55
  1. "Lo Haré Por Ti" – 4:41
  1. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Single Remix) – 4:02
  1. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Album Version) – 4:41
  2. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Radio Remix) – 4:02
  3. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Extended Remix) – 5:05
  4. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Single Remix) – 4:31
  5. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Extended Remix) – 6:10
  1. A. "Lo Haré Por Ti" – 4:41
  2. B. "Y Yo Sigo Aquí" – 4:13
  1. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Album Version) – 4:41
  2. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Mijangos Radio Album Remix) - 4:14
  1. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Album Version) – 4:41
  2. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Hitmakers Radio Edit) – 3:51
  3. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Memé's Radio Hit) – 5:15
  4. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Mijangos Radio Edit) – 4:40
  5. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Single Remix) – 4:30
  6. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Hitmakers Extended Mix) – 4:57
  7. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Hitmakers Extended Club Mix) – 8:54
  8. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Mijangos Extended Mix) – 10:03
  9. "Lo Haré Por Ti" (Extended Remix) – 5:08

Charts

Weekly charts

Weekly chart performance for "Lo Haré Por Ti"! Chart (2000-2001)! Peak
position
El Salvador (El Siglo de Torreón)[14] 10
Europe (Border Breakers)[15] 13
Honduras (El Siglo de Torreón)[16] 1
Italy (Music & Media)1
Italy (Musica e Dischi)[17] 50
Panama (El Siglo de Torreón)[18] 9
Mexico Baladas (Notimex)[19] 4
Spanish Singles Chart[20] 9
US Tropical Songs (Billboard)[21] 23

Year-end charts

+ Year-end performance for "Lo Haré Por Ti"Chart (2001)Peak
position
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[22] 34

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lo Haré Por Ti de Paulina Rubio - Amazon . www.amazon.es . 19 May 2021.
  2. Amazon. Paulina
  3. Web site: Cobo . Leila . Billboard Latin Music Awards—2001 . billboard.com . Billboard . 15 April 2020 .
  4. (Airplay) Power Players. Music & Media. 20. October 21, 2000. November 9, 2020.
  5. Web site: Lo Haré Por Ti [2000] Videoclip ]. Los 40 Principales . 20 July 2022.
  6. Web site: Paulina Rubio: Los 5 looks más atrevidos que la convirtieron en la reina del pop en México . El Heraldo de México . 20 July 2022 . Spanish.
  7. Lo Haré Por Ti (Album Remix) . . 2000 . US CD Single liner notes . . LATR-03060-2.
  8. Lo Haré Por Ti (US Single) . . 2000 . Spanish CD Single liner notes . MuXXic Records . 0057.2.
  9. Lo Haré Por Ti (Single Remix) . . 2000 . Spanish CD Remix liner notes . MuXXic Records . 0095.2.
  10. Lo Haré Por Ti (Spanish Remixes) . . 2000 . Spanish CD Remixes liner notes . MuXXic Records . 8431588008621.
  11. Lo Haré Por Ti (Vinyl Mexico) . . 2001 . Mexican Vinyl 7" liner notes . . 758-1.
  12. Lo Haré Por Ti (European CD Single) . . 2000 . European CD Single liner notes . MuXXic Records . 015 226-2.
  13. Lo Haré Por Ti (Brazilian Remixes) . . 2001 . Brazilian Maxi Single Remixes liner notes . Universal Music Latin Entertainment and Polydor Records. 2809 684.
  14. News: Lista De Exitos Internacionales. December 21, 2021. El Siglo de Torreón. es.
  15. Top National Sellers. Music & Media. 19. 38. 18. September 15, 2001. June 9, 2020.
  16. Web site: Éxitos discográficos internacionales. El Siglo de Torreón. September 18, 2000. September 30, 2022.
  17. Web site: Classifiche. Musica e Dischi. it. 29 May 2022. Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Paulina Rubio".
  18. News: Los Discos Más Vendicos En Iberoamérica y Estados Unidos. December 21, 2021. El Siglo de Torreón. es.
  19. News: Lista de popularidad . December 26, 2022. El Siglo de Torreón. April 17, 2000. 46. es . May 28, 2022. https://web.archive.org/web/20220528141907/http://h.elsiglodetorreon.com.mx/Repository/getFiles.asp?Style=OliveXLib%3ALowLevelEntityToSaveGifMSIE_ELSIGLO&Type=text%2Fhtml&Locale=spanish-skin-custom&Path=EDT%2F2000%2F04%2F17&ChunkNum=-1&ID=Ar04606&PageLabel=46 . live .
  20. Book: Fernando Salaverri. Sólo éxitos: año año, 1959 – 2002. 1st. September 2005. Fundación Author-SGAE. Spain. 84-8048-639-2.
  21. Web site: PAULINA RUBIO – Chart History. Billboard. 15 January 2019.
  22. Web site: Los 50 títulos más utilizados en la radio en 2001. The 40 most used titles on local radio stations in 2001. AFYVE. es. 64. 11 November 2021. Click on Radio.