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La Carcacha

April 27, 2024

Not to be confused with La Cucaracha.

"La Carcacha" (English: "The Jalopy") is a song recorded by American singer Selena for her third studio album, Entre a Mi Mundo (1992). The song was written by A.B. Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo. It was inspired by a dilapidated car and an experience in which A.B. observed a woman's willingness to court the owner of a luxury car. The song, characterized by its rhythmic melodies and satirical portrayal of life in the barrio, highlights the importance of love and genuine connection over material wealth. It is a Tejano cumbia song that is emblematic of Selena's typical style, while music critics found it to be musically similar to "Baila Esta Cumbia".

"La Carcacha"
Single by Selena
from the album Entre a Mi Mundo
ReleasedApril 1992
GenreTejano cumbia
Length4:12
LabelEMI Latin
Songwriter(s)
Producer(s)A.B. Quintanilla
Selena singles chronology
"Buenos Amigos"
(1991) 		"La Carcacha"
(1992) 		"Como la Flor"
(1992)
Music Video
"La Carcacha" on YouTube

The song experienced considerable airplay and chart success, reaching the top spot on Radio & Records Tejano Singles chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified it triple platinum, denoting 180,000 units consisting of sales and on-demand streaming in the US. "La Carcacha" played a pivotal role in propelling Selena to prominence within the Tejano music industry, as well as facilitating her breakthrough in Mexico, and emerged as one of her signature songs. The song inspired a lowrider car show and was included in the Broadway musical, Selena Forever (2000). In 2005, Ana Bárbara performed the song at the Selena ¡Vive! benefit concert.

Background and inspiration edit

In 1991, A.B. Quintanilla, Selena's brother, and the band's keyboardist Joe Ojeda walked from their hotel in Uvalde, Texas, to get food. While eating, A.B. observed a dilapidated vehicle and proclaimed his desire to compose a song inspired by it. He asked Ojeda for the Spanish translation of "broken-down car," which Ojeda provided as "carcacha". A.B. was initially uncertain about the thematic direction he would pursue with the composition.[1]

A month later after his observation of the run-down car, A.B. bought a BMW and went to pick up food. At the restaurant, a worker kept asking about his car, much to his frustration, as he simply sought to retrieve his meal. Overhearing a nearby woman expressing her willingness to court the owner of the car, A.B. utilized this experience to forge "La Carcacha" in collaboration with backup dancer and vocalist Pete Astudillo. Astudillo learned about A.B.'s idea in Eagle Pass, Texas, after a friend of Selena poked fun at a couple arriving at a dance in their beat-up car. Astudillo aspired to craft lyrics centered around a woman devoid of materialistic inclinations, whose acquaintances may deride her and engage in mockery. However, she lacks concern over her partner's possession of a battered car, showing that the paramount sentiment is the significance of love.[1]

Music and lyrics edit

 
"La Carcacha"
The composition was characterized by Selena's distinctive style: rhythmic melodies that elicited dance while simultaneously providing a satirical portrayal of life in the barrio.
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Musically, "La Carcacha" is primarily a Tejano cumbia song,[2] incorporating elements of piano and synthesizers "woven into it",[3] under a "tasty beat".[4] It features the characteristic danceable tempo typically associated with cumbia recordings.[5] "La Carcacha" contains a fusion of traditional cumbia, Tejano, and alternative rock melodies.[6] The track is emblematic of Selena's cumbia style, with her exuberance discernible in her vocal delivery, as observed by Marysabel E. Huston-Crespo for CNN en Español.[4] The track harbors a musical resemblance to "Baila Esta Cumbia" (1990).[7] Gus Garcia, writing for the Del Rio News-Herald, referred to it as a "hypnotic cumbia".[8] Ramiro Burr, in Billboard, noted that the song encompassed "danceable cumbias and polkas" sharing similarities with "Baila Esta Cumbia".[9] Burr, in the San Antonio Express-News, praised the song's "memorable melodic hook", which he believed engaged listeners in whistling along.[10] He also felt that Selena drew inspiration from the sax-cumbia singer Fito Olivares, culminating in the creation of "La Carcacha". The composition was characterized by Selena's distinctive style: rhythmic melodies that elicited dance while simultaneously providing a satirical portrayal of life in the barrio. Burr believed that A. B. demonstrated a marked progression in his songwriting abilities, cultivating a predilection for power-pop and synthesizer-infused cumbias.[11] "La Carcacha" opens with an introduction by Luis "Bird" Rodriguez, a disc jockey for Laredo's Z-93 radio station, presenting the piece as Selena's latest single.[12] Rodriguez first met the band on the side of the road after their tour bus broke down and offered assistance.[13] Subsequent to this event, Rodriguez was often invited to tour with the group. On a specific occasion, Rodriguez boarded the tour bus while the ensemble was busy fine-tuning "La Carcacha". Rodriguez assisted the group by introducing "a radio rap" and A.B. was particularly impressed by Rodriguez's contribution, and he expressed a keen desire to include the new element in the song.[14] The song begins with a countdown "uno, dos, tres, cuatro" and features the sound of car horns honking in the background.[6]

"La Carcacha" employs a comical narrative intertwined with an underlying moral message.[1] The lyrics of "La Carcacha" revolve around a poignant commentary on materialism and superficiality. The narrative explores the protagonist's experience with a rundown vehicle, known as a "carcacha" in Spanish. By juxtaposing the protagonist's humble means of transportation with a materialistic young woman's desire for luxurious possessions, the song emphasizes the importance of love and genuine connection over material wealth.[15] In a 1992 interview at the Poteet Strawberry Saloon, Selena articulated her creative approach, stating that the music she and her band produced aimed to encapsulate the emotional experiences that people encounter throughout their lives. The songs they wrote, such as "La Carcacha", sought to connect with listeners by reflecting on common experiences.[16] Selena explained that the song's focus on "a clunker car" resonated with many individuals who found themselves in similar situations.[16] According to Jessica Roiz of Billboard, the lyrics of Selena's songs served as a vehicle for conveying valuable life lessons to listeners. In particular, Roiz noted that "La Carcacha" encourages individuals not to be ashamed of their possessions or lack thereof, championing the joys of embracing simplicity and deriving pleasure from the small things in life.[17] Billboard summarized the lyrics as Selena being ridiculed because of her relationship with a partner who owns a broken-down car and defending her partner despite his vehicle's subpar condition. With billowing tailpipe smoke, rudimentary wheels, and a reversed engine, Selena extols her partner's virtues, emphasizing his loyalty and devotion to her.[6]

Tejano music had often suffered from simplistic and generic lyrical content; however, A. B. and Astudillo overcame this stereotype by crafting songs that rendered vibrant depictions of life in the barrio.[18] Chris Riemenschnieder, for the Austin American-Statesman, compared the song's playful nature to Madonna's "True Blue" (1986).[19] Mariam M. Echevarría Báez of El Vocero has drawn a parallel between the comedic essence of "La Carcacha" and that of Selena's "Salta La Ranita" (1986).[20] In her analysis, scholar Deborah Vargas characterized the music in "La Carcacha" as a fusion of high-tech auditory elements. Vargas opined that the sounds in "La Carcacha" create an auditory landscape that has the potential to strongly resonate with those who find themselves situated within economically disadvantaged communities.[21] Selena's biographer Joe Nick Patoski, noted that the singer frequently recorded songs depicting experiences she had not personally encountered, such as "La Carcacha", which delves into themes of "barrio teen romance".[22] Patoski described the composition as an exemplary piece of contemporary music, characterized by its dynamic cumbia rhythm accentuated by call-and-response chants, exuberant shouts, whistles, and Chris Pérez's guitar fills. The song showcases Selena's "mesmerizing snake-charmer vocals"; oscillating between exhilarating and impassioned growls, as she awaits her lover's arrival in his ramshackle vehicle. The narrative encapsulates a story of love amidst adversity, a theme with which A. B. "knew well".[23] John Flores, writing for The Monitor, observed that the song's straightforward themes revolve around a woman's affection for a man, irrespective of his car's condition.[24] "La Carcacha" ultimately portrays the image of a decrepit automobile falling apart, as interpreted by Suzanne Gamboa in the Austin-American Statesman.[25]

Reception edit

The song experienced "considerable airplay" in several cities throughout Texas.[26] It debuted on local Tejano radio station charts during the week concluding on April 23, 1992.[27] "La Carcacha" ascended to the top spot on Radio & Records Tejano Singles chart on the week ending May 30, 1992.[28] It reached number 14 on Mexico's Grupera Songs chart on the week ending January 26, 1993.[29] In the week ending April 9, 2015, which marked the 16th anniversary of Selena's death, the song reached its peak at number six on the Regional Mexican Digital Song Sales chart.[30] The song peaked at number 16 on the US Latin Pop Digital Song Sales chart on the tracking week of December 16, 2020.[31] It peaked at number 21 on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart on the tracking week of December 16, 2020.[32] In 2017, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certificated "La Carcacha" triple platinum (Latin), denoting 180,000 units consisting of sales and on-demand streaming in the US.[33]

During her 1993 Houston Astrodome concert, Selena's performance of "La Carcacha" led the audience to "[rise] to their feet",[34] a phenomenon also observed at her San Antonio Alamodome that same year.[35] Similarly, she won over people in Miami, Puerto Rico, and the Caribbean with songs like "La Carcacha", which compelled them to dance, as noted by Ed Crowell in the Austin-American Statesman.[36] The song served as the closing number for Selena's 1993 San Felipe Amphitheater concert, leaving attendees "wanting more".[37] Selena performed "La Carcacha" with an arm-swaying and hip-shaking routine, which had listeners of all ages engaged throughout and emulating the dance moves, according to Roiz.[6]

In May 1993, Selena released her Live! album, which was recorded during a free admissions concert in Corpus Christi, Texas that February. According to Tejano music columnist Rene Cabrera, "La Carcacha" and "La Llamada" (1993) overshadowed Selena's duet with Emilio Navaira on "Tu Robaste Mi Corazon" on the album.[38] The live version allowed the Los Dinos band to excel, providing a show that "[rocked] the house with dynamics and production values equal to any contemporary act's in this part of the planet", according to Patoski.[39] He observed that the live rendition did not necessitate language skills or familiarity with Latin culture for listeners to enjoy. Patoski also commended the keyboard lines, which were enhanced by Ricky Vela and David Lee Garza, and praised Garza's contribution of "street creditability and a touch of blues to his squeezebox instrumental break".[39] Leila Cobo found "La Caracacha" as an example of what Selena did best.[40]

"La Carcacha" was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1993 Tejano Music Awards,[41][42] though it was dropped during preliminaries.[43] Selena's first music video, shot in Monterrey, Mexico, was for "La Carcacha".[1] This was a rarity for Tejano musicians, as it was unusual for Tejano artists to employ music videos as promotional tools.[44] "La Carcacha" went on to win Video of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards,[45] and was recognized as one of the award-winning songs at the first BMI Latin Awards in 1994.[46] Selena's initial commercially successful singles in Mexico were "Baila Esta Cumbia" and "La Carcacha".[47]

Legacy and impact edit

"La Carcacha", along with "Como la Flor" (1992) and "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" (1994), played a pivotal role in propelling Selena to prominence within the Tejano music industry.[48] The song helped increase Selena's fanbase in Mexico,[49] where the singer captivated Mexican audiences during the 1990s with songs such as "Como la Flor" and "La Caracha",[50] by integrating her Mexican-American roots with her American heritage.[51] The latter played a pivotal role in facilitating Selena's breakthrough in Mexico,[52][53] and emerged as one of her signature songs,[54] that significantly boosted Tejano music sales.[55] Selena's entrance into Mexico with "La Carcacha", "Como la Flor", and "Baila Esta Cumbia", garnered her recognition in the country, and compelled men to traverse extraordinary lengths to see her in concert.[56] On February 26, 1995, Selena delivered a performance of "La Carcacha" at the Houston Astrodome, which became her final concert before she was shot and killed a month later. This concert was posthumously released in February 2001 under the title Live! The Last Concert. Michael Clark, of the Houston Chronicle, posited that tracks like "La Carcacha" and "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" exemplified Selena's lifelong efforts to elevate Tejano music into the American pop domain.[57] Following the announcement of her death, "La Carcacha" and "Como la Flor" became the most-requested songs on Mexican radio stations.[58] As the first anniversary of Selena's death approached on March 31, 1996, the former was the inaugural song played at the Apodaca casino.[59] On the second anniversary of her death, the song continued to rank among the most requested by Mexican radio listeners.[60] "Cumbia Medley", on the Selena movie soundtrack (1997) that includes "La Carcacha", was identified as a great offering for fans by Fernando Zamora in El Norte.[61] According to scholar Deborah Vargas, "La Carcacha", alongside "Techno Cumbia" (1994) and "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom", serve as prime exemplars of an interwoven race and economic codes that permeate various genres. The lyrical and genre content of these songs inspired the Kumbia Kings, led by A. B., who aimed to emulate the transition from Selena's cumbias to a more urbanized soundscape.[21]

The song served as the inspiration for a lowrider car show. A 1948 Chevrolet Fleetwood, adorned with a mural of Selena crafted by German artist Von Otto on its hood, was named after the song. This vehicle garnered accolades for "Best Bomb", "Best Mural", and "Best Engine" at the 1995 Dallas Low Rider Show and achieved runner-up status at the Los Angeles Car Show.[62] It was awarded Bomb of the Year at the 1997 Lowrider magazine show,[63] and subsequently hailed as "the world's most famous lowrider".[64] The car was eventually incorporated into a Mexican museum collection.[64] "La Carcacha" was included in the set list of the broadway musical Selena Forever (2000), featuring Veronica Vasquez as Selena. Vasquez admitted to struggling with enunciation while rehearsing the song.[65] In their list of the 100 Greatest Car Songs of All-Time, Billboard ranked "La Carcacha" at number 66, writing that the song is emblematic of Selena's career that exemplified the singer and her band's innovative approach to Tejano music in the 1990s, which helped revolutionize the genre, deeming it the quintessential Latin pop car song.[6]

In 2005, Ana Bárbara performed "La Carcacha" at the Selena ¡VIVE! benefit concert.[66] Rogelio Olivas, writing for the Tucson Citizen, observed that Bárbara's rendition revealed a vulnerability in her vocal capabilities and commented on her revealing attire.[67] Bárbara's version peaked at number eight on the Nicaragua Digital Song Sales chart in 2009.[68] In July 2018, American singer-songwriter Cuco performed "La Carcacha" during the Solidarity for Sanctuary concert held at Lincoln Center in New York, citing his reasoning for covering the song was due to its upbeat and danceable nature.[69] In December 2022, Mexican reggaeton artist Bellakath faced allegations of plagiarism for her song "Gatita" (2012), after it went viral on TikTok, as users identified similarities to "La Carcacha". Following accusations that Bellakath had misappropriated the track from another individual, "Gatita" was removed from several streaming platforms.[70]

In Netflix's two-part limited drama, Selena: The Series (which aired from 2020 to 2021), Gabriel Chavarria portrayed A. B. opposite Ricardo Chavira who played Abraham. In the last episode of the first part titled "Qué Creías", Abraham and A.B. engage in a dialogue concerning the song selection for Selena's (Christian Serratos) next album. Abraham queries A.B. about any cumbia tunes that could appeal to their current fanbase, to which A.B. responds with "La Carcacha". Abraham, however, disparages it as a novelty song about a dilapidated car and expresses doubt that such a song could attain hit status. A.B. concurs and expresses his commitment to crafting a better composition. Abraham escalates the pressure on A.B. by emphasizing the record company's requirement for a platinum record as a precondition for Selena's crossover album. He underscores the need for a chart-topping track in order to achieve this objective.[71]

Credits and personnel edit

Credits are adapted from the liner notes of Entre a Mi Mundo.[1]

Charts edit

Certifications edit

Certification for "La Carcacha"
Region Certification Certified units/sales
United States (RIAA)[33] 3× Platinum (Latin) 180,000‡

‡ Sales+streaming figures based on certification alone.

References edit

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Not to be confused with La Cucaracha La Carcacha English The Jalopy is a song recorded by American singer Selena for her third studio album Entre a Mi Mundo 1992 The song was written by A B Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo It was inspired by a dilapidated car and an experience in which A B observed a woman s willingness to court the owner of a luxury car The song characterized by its rhythmic melodies and satirical portrayal of life in the barrio highlights the importance of love and genuine connection over material wealth It is a Tejano cumbia song that is emblematic of Selena s typical style while music critics found it to be musically similar to Baila Esta Cumbia La Carcacha Single by Selenafrom the album Entre a Mi MundoReleasedApril 1992GenreTejano cumbiaLength4 12LabelEMI LatinSongwriter s A B Quintanilla Pete AstudilloProducer s A B QuintanillaSelena singles chronology Buenos Amigos 1991 La Carcacha 1992 Como la Flor 1992 Music Video La Carcacha on YouTube The song experienced considerable airplay and chart success reaching the top spot on Radio amp Records Tejano Singles chart The Recording Industry Association of America RIAA has certified it triple platinum denoting 180 000 units consisting of sales and on demand streaming in the US La Carcacha played a pivotal role in propelling Selena to prominence within the Tejano music industry as well as facilitating her breakthrough in Mexico and emerged as one of her signature songs The song inspired a lowrider car show and was included in the Broadway musical Selena Forever 2000 In 2005 Ana Barbara performed the song at the Selena Vive benefit concert Contents 1 Background and inspiration 2 Music and lyrics 3 Reception 4 Legacy and impact 5 Credits and personnel 6 Charts 7 Certifications 8 References 9 Works citedBackground and inspiration editIn 1991 A B Quintanilla Selena s brother and the band s keyboardist Joe Ojeda walked from their hotel in Uvalde Texas to get food While eating A B observed a dilapidated vehicle and proclaimed his desire to compose a song inspired by it He asked Ojeda for the Spanish translation of broken down car which Ojeda provided as carcacha A B was initially uncertain about the thematic direction he would pursue with the composition 1 A month later after his observation of the run down car A B bought a BMW and went to pick up food At the restaurant a worker kept asking about his car much to his frustration as he simply sought to retrieve his meal Overhearing a nearby woman expressing her willingness to court the owner of the car A B utilized this experience to forge La Carcacha in collaboration with backup dancer and vocalist Pete Astudillo Astudillo learned about A B s idea in Eagle Pass Texas after a friend of Selena poked fun at a couple arriving at a dance in their beat up car Astudillo aspired to craft lyrics centered around a woman devoid of materialistic inclinations whose acquaintances may deride her and engage in mockery However she lacks concern over her partner s possession of a battered car showing that the paramount sentiment is the significance of love 1 Music and lyrics edit nbsp La Carcacha source source The composition was characterized by Selena s distinctive style rhythmic melodies that elicited dance while simultaneously providing a satirical portrayal of life in the barrio Problems playing this file See media help Musically La Carcacha is primarily a Tejano cumbia song 2 incorporating elements of piano and synthesizers woven into it 3 under a tasty beat 4 It features the characteristic danceable tempo typically associated with cumbia recordings 5 La Carcacha contains a fusion of traditional cumbia Tejano and alternative rock melodies 6 The track is emblematic of Selena s cumbia style with her exuberance discernible in her vocal delivery as observed by Marysabel E Huston Crespo for CNN en Espanol 4 The track harbors a musical resemblance to Baila Esta Cumbia 1990 7 Gus Garcia writing for the Del Rio News Herald referred to it as a hypnotic cumbia 8 Ramiro Burr in Billboard noted that the song encompassed danceable cumbias and polkas sharing similarities with Baila Esta Cumbia 9 Burr in the San Antonio Express News praised the song s memorable melodic hook which he believed engaged listeners in whistling along 10 He also felt that Selena drew inspiration from the sax cumbia singer Fito Olivares culminating in the creation of La Carcacha The composition was characterized by Selena s distinctive style rhythmic melodies that elicited dance while simultaneously providing a satirical portrayal of life in the barrio Burr believed that A B demonstrated a marked progression in his songwriting abilities cultivating a predilection for power pop and synthesizer infused cumbias 11 La Carcacha opens with an introduction by Luis Bird Rodriguez a disc jockey for Laredo s Z 93 radio station presenting the piece as Selena s latest single 12 Rodriguez first met the band on the side of the road after their tour bus broke down and offered assistance 13 Subsequent to this event Rodriguez was often invited to tour with the group On a specific occasion Rodriguez boarded the tour bus while the ensemble was busy fine tuning La Carcacha Rodriguez assisted the group by introducing a radio rap and A B was particularly impressed by Rodriguez s contribution and he expressed a keen desire to include the new element in the song 14 The song begins with a countdown uno dos tres cuatro and features the sound of car horns honking in the background 6 La Carcacha employs a comical narrative intertwined with an underlying moral message 1 The lyrics of La Carcacha revolve around a poignant commentary on materialism and superficiality The narrative explores the protagonist s experience with a rundown vehicle known as a carcacha in Spanish By juxtaposing the protagonist s humble means of transportation with a materialistic young woman s desire for luxurious possessions the song emphasizes the importance of love and genuine connection over material wealth 15 In a 1992 interview at the Poteet Strawberry Saloon Selena articulated her creative approach stating that the music she and her band produced aimed to encapsulate the emotional experiences that people encounter throughout their lives The songs they wrote such as La Carcacha sought to connect with listeners by reflecting on common experiences 16 Selena explained that the song s focus on a clunker car resonated with many individuals who found themselves in similar situations 16 According to Jessica Roiz of Billboard the lyrics of Selena s songs served as a vehicle for conveying valuable life lessons to listeners In particular Roiz noted that La Carcacha encourages individuals not to be ashamed of their possessions or lack thereof championing the joys of embracing simplicity and deriving pleasure from the small things in life 17 Billboard summarized the lyrics as Selena being ridiculed because of her relationship with a partner who owns a broken down car and defending her partner despite his vehicle s subpar condition With billowing tailpipe smoke rudimentary wheels and a reversed engine Selena extols her partner s virtues emphasizing his loyalty and devotion to her 6 Tejano music had often suffered from simplistic and generic lyrical content however A B and Astudillo overcame this stereotype by crafting songs that rendered vibrant depictions of life in the barrio 18 Chris Riemenschnieder for the Austin American Statesman compared the song s playful nature to Madonna s True Blue 1986 19 Mariam M Echevarria Baez of El Vocero has drawn a parallel between the comedic essence of La Carcacha and that of Selena s Salta La Ranita 1986 20 In her analysis scholar Deborah Vargas characterized the music in La Carcacha as a fusion of high tech auditory elements Vargas opined that the sounds in La Carcacha create an auditory landscape that has the potential to strongly resonate with those who find themselves situated within economically disadvantaged communities 21 Selena s biographer Joe Nick Patoski noted that the singer frequently recorded songs depicting experiences she had not personally encountered such as La Carcacha which delves into themes of barrio teen romance 22 Patoski described the composition as an exemplary piece of contemporary music characterized by its dynamic cumbia rhythm accentuated by call and response chants exuberant shouts whistles and Chris Perez s guitar fills The song showcases Selena s mesmerizing snake charmer vocals oscillating between exhilarating and impassioned growls as she awaits her lover s arrival in his ramshackle vehicle The narrative encapsulates a story of love amidst adversity a theme with which A B knew well 23 John Flores writing for The Monitor observed that the song s straightforward themes revolve around a woman s affection for a man irrespective of his car s condition 24 La Carcacha ultimately portrays the image of a decrepit automobile falling apart as interpreted by Suzanne Gamboa in the Austin American Statesman 25 Reception editThe song experienced considerable airplay in several cities throughout Texas 26 It debuted on local Tejano radio station charts during the week concluding on April 23 1992 27 La Carcacha ascended to the top spot on Radio amp Records Tejano Singles chart on the week ending May 30 1992 28 It reached number 14 on Mexico s Grupera Songs chart on the week ending January 26 1993 29 In the week ending April 9 2015 which marked the 16th anniversary of Selena s death the song reached its peak at number six on the Regional Mexican Digital Song Sales chart 30 The song peaked at number 16 on the US Latin Pop Digital Song Sales chart on the tracking week of December 16 2020 31 It peaked at number 21 on the Latin Digital Song Sales chart on the tracking week of December 16 2020 32 In 2017 the Recording Industry Association of America RIAA certificated La Carcacha triple platinum Latin denoting 180 000 units consisting of sales and on demand streaming in the US 33 During her 1993 Houston Astrodome concert Selena s performance of La Carcacha led the audience to rise to their feet 34 a phenomenon also observed at her San Antonio Alamodome that same year 35 Similarly she won over people in Miami Puerto Rico and the Caribbean with songs like La Carcacha which compelled them to dance as noted by Ed Crowell in the Austin American Statesman 36 The song served as the closing number for Selena s 1993 San Felipe Amphitheater concert leaving attendees wanting more 37 Selena performed La Carcacha with an arm swaying and hip shaking routine which had listeners of all ages engaged throughout and emulating the dance moves according to Roiz 6 In May 1993 Selena released her Live album which was recorded during a free admissions concert in Corpus Christi Texas that February According to Tejano music columnist Rene Cabrera La Carcacha and La Llamada 1993 overshadowed Selena s duet with Emilio Navaira on Tu Robaste Mi Corazon on the album 38 The live version allowed the Los Dinos band to excel providing a show that rocked the house with dynamics and production values equal to any contemporary act s in this part of the planet according to Patoski 39 He observed that the live rendition did not necessitate language skills or familiarity with Latin culture for listeners to enjoy Patoski also commended the keyboard lines which were enhanced by Ricky Vela and David Lee Garza and praised Garza s contribution of street creditability and a touch of blues to his squeezebox instrumental break 39 Leila Cobo found La Caracacha as an example of what Selena did best 40 La Carcacha was nominated for Single of the Year at the 1993 Tejano Music Awards 41 42 though it was dropped during preliminaries 43 Selena s first music video shot in Monterrey Mexico was for La Carcacha 1 This was a rarity for Tejano musicians as it was unusual for Tejano artists to employ music videos as promotional tools 44 La Carcacha went on to win Video of the Year at the Tejano Music Awards 45 and was recognized as one of the award winning songs at the first BMI Latin Awards in 1994 46 Selena s initial commercially successful singles in Mexico were Baila Esta Cumbia and La Carcacha 47 Legacy and impact edit La Carcacha along with Como la Flor 1992 and Bidi Bidi Bom Bom 1994 played a pivotal role in propelling Selena to prominence within the Tejano music industry 48 The song helped increase Selena s fanbase in Mexico 49 where the singer captivated Mexican audiences during the 1990s with songs such as Como la Flor and La Caracha 50 by integrating her Mexican American roots with her American heritage 51 The latter played a pivotal role in facilitating Selena s breakthrough in Mexico 52 53 and emerged as one of her signature songs 54 that significantly boosted Tejano music sales 55 Selena s entrance into Mexico with La Carcacha Como la Flor and Baila Esta Cumbia garnered her recognition in the country and compelled men to traverse extraordinary lengths to see her in concert 56 On February 26 1995 Selena delivered a performance of La Carcacha at the Houston Astrodome which became her final concert before she was shot and killed a month later This concert was posthumously released in February 2001 under the title Live The Last Concert Michael Clark of the Houston Chronicle posited that tracks like La Carcacha and Bidi Bidi Bom Bom exemplified Selena s lifelong efforts to elevate Tejano music into the American pop domain 57 Following the announcement of her death La Carcacha and Como la Flor became the most requested songs on Mexican radio stations 58 As the first anniversary of Selena s death approached on March 31 1996 the former was the inaugural song played at the Apodaca casino 59 On the second anniversary of her death the song continued to rank among the most requested by Mexican radio listeners 60 Cumbia Medley on the Selena movie soundtrack 1997 that includes La Carcacha was identified as a great offering for fans by Fernando Zamora in El Norte 61 According to scholar Deborah Vargas La Carcacha alongside Techno Cumbia 1994 and Bidi Bidi Bom Bom serve as prime exemplars of an interwoven race and economic codes that permeate various genres The lyrical and genre content of these songs inspired the Kumbia Kings led by A B who aimed to emulate the transition from Selena s cumbias to a more urbanized soundscape 21 The song served as the inspiration for a lowrider car show A 1948 Chevrolet Fleetwood adorned with a mural of Selena crafted by German artist Von Otto on its hood was named after the song This vehicle garnered accolades for Best Bomb Best Mural and Best Engine at the 1995 Dallas Low Rider Show and achieved runner up status at the Los Angeles Car Show 62 It was awarded Bomb of the Year at the 1997 Lowrider magazine show 63 and subsequently hailed as the world s most famous lowrider 64 The car was eventually incorporated into a Mexican museum collection 64 La Carcacha was included in the set list of the broadway musical Selena Forever 2000 featuring Veronica Vasquez as Selena Vasquez admitted to struggling with enunciation while rehearsing the song 65 In their list of the 100 Greatest Car Songs of All Time Billboard ranked La Carcacha at number 66 writing that the song is emblematic of Selena s career that exemplified the singer and her band s innovative approach to Tejano music in the 1990s which helped revolutionize the genre deeming it the quintessential Latin pop car song 6 In 2005 Ana Barbara performed La Carcacha at the Selena VIVE benefit concert 66 Rogelio Olivas writing for the Tucson Citizen observed that Barbara s rendition revealed a vulnerability in her vocal capabilities and commented on her revealing attire 67 Barbara s version peaked at number eight on the Nicaragua Digital Song Sales chart in 2009 68 In July 2018 American singer songwriter Cuco performed La Carcacha during the Solidarity for Sanctuary concert held at Lincoln Center in New York citing his reasoning for covering the song was due to its upbeat and danceable nature 69 In December 2022 Mexican reggaeton artist Bellakath faced allegations of plagiarism for her song Gatita 2012 after it went viral on TikTok as users identified similarities to La Carcacha Following accusations that Bellakath had misappropriated the track from another individual Gatita was removed from several streaming platforms 70 In Netflix s two part limited drama Selena The Series which aired from 2020 to 2021 Gabriel Chavarria portrayed A B opposite Ricardo Chavira who played Abraham In the last episode of the first part titled Que Creias Abraham and A B engage in a dialogue concerning the song selection for Selena s Christian Serratos next album Abraham queries A B about any cumbia tunes that could appeal to their current fanbase to which A B responds with La Carcacha Abraham however disparages it as a novelty song about a dilapidated car and expresses doubt that such a song could attain hit status A B concurs and expresses his commitment to crafting a better composition Abraham escalates the pressure on A B by emphasizing the record company s requirement for a platinum record as a precondition for Selena s crossover album He underscores the need for a chart topping track in order to achieve this objective 71 Credits and personnel editCredits are adapted from the liner notes of Entre a Mi Mundo 1 Selena lead vocals A B Quintanilla producer songwriter mixing programming background vocals Pete Astudillo songwriter Ricky Vela keyboard Joe Ojeda keyboard Chris Perez guitar Brian Red Moore music engineerCharts edit1992 weekly chart positions for La Carcacha Chart 1992 93 Peakposition US Tejano Singles Radio amp Records 28 1 Mexico Grupera Songs El Siglo de Torreon 29 14 2009 weekly chart positions for Ana Barbara s cover of La Carcacha Chart 2009 Peakposition Nicaragua Digital Song Sales EFE 68 8 2011 2020 weekly chart positions for La Carcacha Chart 2015 2020 Peakposition US Latin Digital Song Sales Billboard 32 24 US Latin Pop Digital Song Sales Billboard 31 16 US Regional Mexican Digital Song Sales Billboard 30 6Certifications editCertification for La Carcacha Region Certification Certified units sales United States RIAA 33 3 Platinum Latin 180 000 Sales streaming figures based on certification alone References edit a b c d e Quintanilla 2002 Anon 1996 p 75 Campbell 1993 p 53 a b Huston Crespo 2022 Patoski 1993 p 50 a b c d e Roiz 2021 Maldonado 1991 p 31 Garcia 1993a p 3 Burr 1992a p T1 Burr 1995 p 1 Burr 2004 pp 601 602 Colloff 2010 p 86 Patoski 1996 p 78 Rodriguez 1995 p 6G Flores 1994 p 5 a b Roiz 2019 Roiz 2020 Burr amp Shannon 2003 p 91 Riemenschneider 1999 p 38 Echevarria Baez 2022 a b Vargas 2012 p 198 Patoski 1996b p 1 Patoski 1996 p 100 Flores 1995 p 2 Gamboa 1995 p A5 Cabrera 1992 p 71 Anon amp 1992 a p 91 a b Cabrera 1998 p 67 a b Anon 1993 p 40 a b Anon 2011 p 39 a b Anon amp 2020 a a b Bustios 2020 a b Anon amp n d a Cabrera 1993b p 73 Cabrera 1993c p 80 Crowell 1995 p 84 Garcia 1993b p 1 Cabrera 1996b p 70 a b Patoski 1996b p 113 Cobo 2002 p 26 Anon 1992 p 58 Burr 1992b p 58 Cabrera 1993a p 83 Rosas amp Hernandez 2005 p 9 Suarez 1993 p 4 Anon 1994 p 5 Cabrera 1996a p 13 Chirinos 2005 p 1 San Juan 1992 p 2 Anon 2005 p 97 Villareal 2020 p C3 Anon amp 1995 b p 37 Anon 1995c p 37 Burr 2001 p 2F Gray 1995 p 11 Anon 1993b p 39 Clark 2002 p 5 Hernandez 1997 p 7 Corpus 1996 p 1 Hernandez 1997 p 8 Zamora 1997 p 18 Anon 1995 p 162 Lawrence 1998 p 22 a b Anon 2000 p 18 Maldonado 2000 p 71 Ovalle 2005 p 140 Olivas 2005 p 47 a b Anon 2009 Anon 2018 Anon 2022 Robles 2020 Works cited edit RIAA Gold amp Platinum RIAA com Archived from the original on August 21 2016 Retrieved March 17 2022 1993 Tejano Music Award Nominations El Paso Times December 11 1992 Retrieved March 29 2023 via Newspapers com Tejano Singles gt April 23 1992 Austin American Statesman April 23 1992 Retrieved March 31 2022 via Newspapers com Mexico Groupera Songs 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