Hotel Nacional

Gloria Estefan

About Hotel Nacional

"Hotel Nacional" ("National Hotel") is a song by Cuban-American recording artist Gloria Estefan. It was released as the second single from her studio album Miss Little Havana (2011). Written by Estefan,the song portrays the need to dance, going to parties and being glamorous. On February 3, 2012 a sneak peek of the video for the song was provided to an audience at the American Airlines Arena in Miami, Florida. The song became commercially successful when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Latin Songs chart, the first number-one debut for Estefan and the first single by a female performer to start at this position. "Hotel Nacional" has been widely remixed by several DJ's including Pablo Flores, Ralphi Rosario, Mike Cruz, Funk3d among others. 


Year:
2012
6:10
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It's time for hoochie coochie

Hotel Nacional, dress very chic
One, two, daiquiris
Dancin' to the Cuban beat
White pearls, teased up hair
Lipstick's red, to make 'em stare
Drama's on like Susan Lucci
It's time for Hoochie Coochie

Say goodnight to the sunlight
We own the night time, yeah
Say goodbye to the sunlight
We own the night time, yeah

Two-toned shoes, favorite dress
Need no diamonds to impress
Red and white coupe Chevrolet
Paparazzi flash away I'm feeling V.I.P.
It's the only way to be
Going for gold like Yamaguchi
It's time for Hoochie Coochie

Say goodnight to the sunlight
We own the nighttime, yeah
Say goodbye to the sunlight
We own the nighttime, yeah

Champagne, caviar, no wedding mess
You and me, no need to guess
So many nights to share
Official love affair

Voilà we're in Paris
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Think Last Tango, Bertolucci
It's time for Hoochie Coochie

Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Voilà

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Gloria Estefan

Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan, known professionally as Gloria Estefan (born September 1, 1957) is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, actress and entrepreneur. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those in the United States alone. She has won three Grammy Awards and four Latin Grammys, and is the most successful crossover performer in Latin music to date. more »

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Written by: ARBISE GONZALEZ, EMILIO ESTEFAN, GLORIA ESTEFAN, DANIELLE MARIE J SCHOOVAERTS, DIRK JEAN PIERRE SCHOUFS, UNA MARGARET M BALFE, JEAN MICHEL HENRI GIELEN

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14 facts about this song

Song Origin
"Hotel Nacional" is a song by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan from her eleventh studio album, "Miss Little Havana" (2011).
Song Type
It is a dance-pop song with strong influences of Latin and Salsa music.
Song Concept
The song's title and lyrics refer to the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, a historic luxury hotel located on the Malecón in Havana, Cuba.
Chart Success
"Hotel Nacional" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart, making it Estefan's second consecutive number-one single in the chart.
Music Video
The song's music video visualizes a comedic 1930s-set murder mystery and various supernatural phenomena. Estefan appears in multiple roles playing characters who are guests at the hotel.
Collaborations
The music video for "Hotel Nacional" also features cameo appearances from singer Susan Lucci, fashion designer Narciso Rodriguez, actor Perez Hilton, and the transgender icon Amanda Lepore.
Awards
The intricate choreography and unique concept earned "Hotel Nacional" a nomination for Best Short Form Music Video at the 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Notable Lyrics
The song includes lyrics in both English and Spanish, reflecting Estefan's Cuban-American heritage.
Track Listing
“Hotel Nacional” is the second track on the "Miss Little Havana" album.
Dance Style
The song's pulsating rhythms evoke the distinctive styles of Cuban dance, namely rueda and casino.
Song Influence
In addition to its narrative references to the Hotel Nacional, the song also famously references the films "Some Like it Hot" and "The Rocky Horror Picture Show" in its lyrics.
Pop-Culture Impact
The song has appeared in various television shows and films, further expanding its popularity beyond the music sphere.
Release Date
"Hotel Nacional" was released as a single on December 1, 2011.
Record Label
The song, and the album it comes from, "Miss Little Havana," were produced and distributed by Verve Forecast Records.

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