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Guantanamera

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"Guantanamera" (pronounced [ɡwantanaˈmeɾa]; Spanish for 'The woman from Guantánamo') is a Cuban patriotic song with lyrics from a poem by the Cuban poet José Martí. It is an expression of love for Cuba and of solidarity with the poor people of the world. The official writing credits have been given to Joseíto Fernández, who first popularized the song on radio as early as 1929 (although it is unclear when the first release as a record occurred). In 1966, a version by American vocal group the Sandpipers, based on an arrangement by the Weavers from their May 1963 Carnegie Hall Reunion concert, became an international hit. The song has notably been covered or interpreted by Celia Cruz, Compay Segundo and Wyclef Jean.

Infobox

Language
Spanish
Released
1929
Genre
Guajira-son
Composer
Joseíto Fernández

Tables

· The Sandpipers version › Charts
Canadian RPM Top Tracks
Canadian RPM Top Tracks
Chart (1966)
Canadian RPM Top Tracks
Peakposition
10
Ireland (IRMA)
Ireland (IRMA)
Chart (1966)
Ireland (IRMA)
Peakposition
3
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Chart (1966)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Peakposition
3
New Zealand (Listener)
New Zealand (Listener)
Chart (1966)
New Zealand (Listener)
Peakposition
7
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
Chart (1966)
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
Peakposition
2
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1966)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
7
US Billboard Hot 100
US Billboard Hot 100
Chart (1966)
US Billboard Hot 100
Peakposition
9
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)
Chart (1966)
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)
Peakposition
3
West Germany (GfK)
West Germany (GfK)
Chart (1966)
West Germany (GfK)
Peakposition
22
Chart (1966)
Peakposition
Canadian RPM Top Tracks
10
Ireland (IRMA)
3
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
3
New Zealand (Listener)
7
South Africa (Springbok Radio)
2
UK Singles (OCC)
7
US Billboard Hot 100
9
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)
3
West Germany (GfK)
22
· Celia Cruz version › Charts
US Billboard World Digital Songs Sales
US Billboard World Digital Songs Sales
Chart (2010)
US Billboard World Digital Songs Sales
Peakposition
2
Chart (2010)
Peakposition
US Billboard World Digital Songs Sales
2
· Wyclef Jean version › Charts
Germany (GfK)
Germany (GfK)
Chart (1997)
Germany (GfK)
Peakposition
29
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Chart (1997)
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
Peakposition
28
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Chart (1997)
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
Peakposition
32
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
Chart (1997)
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
Peakposition
15
Scotland Singles (OCC)
Scotland Singles (OCC)
Chart (1997)
Scotland Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
47
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Chart (1997)
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
Peakposition
48
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Chart (1997)
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
Peakposition
19
UK Singles (OCC)
UK Singles (OCC)
Chart (1997)
UK Singles (OCC)
Peakposition
25
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)
Chart (1997)
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)
Peakposition
10
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)
Chart (1997)
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)
Peakposition
29
Chart (1997)
Peakposition
Germany (GfK)
29
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)
28
Netherlands (Single Top 100)
32
New Zealand (Recorded Music NZ)
15
Scotland Singles (OCC)
47
Sweden (Sverigetopplistan)
48
Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)
19
UK Singles (OCC)
25
UK Hip Hop/R&B (OCC)
10
US Rhythmic Airplay (Billboard)
29

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