It reached #1 in over 15 countries, including France (12 weeks), Germany, and Italy.
In 1986, Brazilian singer Márcia Ferreira adapted the song into Portuguese as "Chorando Se Foi," setting it to an upbeat lambada rhythm. 3. The Plagiarism Controversy Lambada - Original Mix
Kaoma’s version, officially titled "Lambada" (and often noted as the on dance compilations), was the lead single from their debut album, Worldbeat . It reached #1 in over 15 countries, including
In 1990, the craze was so intense that two competing films, Lambada and The Forbidden Dance , were released in North America on the exact same day to capitalize on the trend. 2. A Tangled Web of Origins including France (12 weeks)