Hotel Nacional
Gloria Estefan
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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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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).
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Song TypeIt is a dance-pop song with strong influences of Latin and Salsa music.
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Song ConceptThe song's title and lyrics refer to the Hotel Nacional de Cuba, a historic luxury hotel located on the Malecón in Havana, Cuba.
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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.
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Music VideoThe 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.
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CollaborationsThe 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.
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AwardsThe intricate choreography and unique concept earned "Hotel Nacional" a nomination for Best Short Form Music Video at the 13th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
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Notable LyricsThe song includes lyrics in both English and Spanish, reflecting Estefan's Cuban-American heritage.
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Track Listing“Hotel Nacional” is the second track on the "Miss Little Havana" album.
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Dance StyleThe song's pulsating rhythms evoke the distinctive styles of Cuban dance, namely rueda and casino.
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Song InfluenceIn 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.
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Pop-Culture ImpactThe song has appeared in various television shows and films, further expanding its popularity beyond the music sphere.
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Release Date"Hotel Nacional" was released as a single on December 1, 2011.
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Record LabelThe song, and the album it comes from, "Miss Little Havana," were produced and distributed by Verve Forecast Records.
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