Ilariê facts for kids
Quick facts for kids "Ilariê" |
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| Single by Xuxa | ||||
| from the album Xou da Xuxa 3 | ||||
| Released | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Pop Children's songs |
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| Label | Som Livre | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Cid Guerreiro, Dito, Ceinha | |||
| Producer(s) | Michael Sullivan | |||
| Xuxa singles chronology | ||||
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"Ilariê" is a super famous song by the Brazilian singer Xuxa. It was first released on June 30, 1988, by Som Livre. This song was the very first single, or main song, from her fourth album, called Xou da Xuxa 3, which also came out in 1988.
When "Ilariê" first came out, it quickly became the most popular song on Brazilian radio stations. It stayed at the top for an amazing 20 weeks in a row! This huge success helped Xou da Xuxa 3 become the second best-selling album ever in Brazil. It sold over 3 million copies! Because of this, the album even made it into the Guinness World Records as the best-selling children's album in history.
The song was so popular that it was recorded in 80 different ways of speaking, called dialects. One of these was a Chinese version sung by a Taiwanese girl group named i.n.g.
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The Story of "Ilariê"
"Ilariê" is one of Xuxa's most well-known songs. It's a fun and catchy pop song made for kids. It quickly became a favorite for many children and families across Brazil. The song's catchy tune and simple lyrics made it easy for everyone to sing along.
A Huge Hit in Brazil
The song's popularity was incredible right from the start. It wasn't just a hit; it was a phenomenon! For almost five months, "Ilariê" was the number one song on the radio. This kind of success is rare and shows how much people loved it. The album it came from, Xou da Xuxa 3, sold millions of copies. This made it one of the biggest albums ever in Brazil. It also set a world record for children's music.
Going Global: "Ilariê" Around the World
"Ilariê" didn't just stay popular in Brazil. It also became a hit in other countries! In 1989, the song was released outside of Brazil. It even reached position number 11 on the Billboard's Hot Latin Songs chart. This chart tracks the most popular Latin songs in the United States. This showed that Xuxa's music could be loved by people all over the world.
Chart Success
The table below shows how well "Ilariê" did on music charts in other countries. The "Peak position" tells you the highest spot the song reached on that chart.
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
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| US Hot Latin Songs | 11 |
- Full lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics
