"Yerbatero" () is a rock song by Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes released as the lead single from his fifth studio album P.A.R.C.E.. It was released digitally on June 10, 2010 through Universal Records.Yerbatero by Juanes iTunes.com Retrieved 2010-06-14 A Digital EP with three remixes was released later on October 12, 2010. It is also released a Banda version of the song on October 19, 2010.
Background The song is written and produced by Juanes himself along with Stephen Lipson, who has worked with artists such as Annie Lennox and Paul McCartney.Juanes, "Yerbatero" Billboard.com Retrieved 2010-06-14 The lyrics relate to people who suffer from love and its hardships.
Critical reception Ricardo Companioni from Aol Radio Blog said that "The guitar-driven rock track produced Stephen Lipson, is a total departure from the romantic pop songs that permeated his last album".
Live performances The song was performed for the first time at FIFA's 2010 World Cup Kick-Off Concert at June 10, 2010, in Orlando Stadium in Johannesburg along with his hit single "La Camisa Negra".Primeros 30 segundos del 'Yerbatero', el nuevo estreno mundial de Juanes FutbolRed.com Retrieved 2010-06-14 He was invited along artists such as Shakira, The Black Eyed Peas and Alicia Keys, among other artists. He also performed the song during Colombia's inauguration day and at the 2010 Premios Juventud.
Chart performance The song debuted at number 35 on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs, and number 4 on the Latin Pop Songs. On Spain the song debuted at number #27.Spain TOP 50 CANCIONES Retrieved 2010-07-01 Herbalist has been a success since its launch, only 12 hours of its release and was ranked number one in Colombia and in 6,400 after selling iTunes downloads in the first week. On the Billboard Latin Songs, the song is charted at number one, becoming on his seventh number one single on the chart. "Yerbatero" debuted on the Bubbling Under Hot 100 Singles chart of Billboard, at position 17, equivalent to position 117 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Music video
Development A music video for the song directed by Brandon ParviniJuanes twittea su claqueta del video elColombiano.com Retrieved 2010-06-14 was shot; filming commencing on May 29, 2010 according to a making of video released on his website.Yerbatero - detrás de cámaras EXCLUSIVO Juanes.net Retrieved 2010-06-14 The video premiered on July 14, 2010.
Synopsis The video shows Juanes playing guitar and singing in outer space as they grow flowers and plants around because it is a matter which is inspired by the ancient sorcerers who roamed the villages to sell natural ways to heal.
Track listing iTunes digital single
Charts
Chart (2010)PeakpositionColombia (National-Report)1Mexico (Monitor Latino)7US Latin Songs[ Yerbatero - Juanes] Billboard.com Retrieved 2010-08-261US Latin Pop Songs2US Tropical Songs[ Tropical Songs > Yerbatero - Juanes] Billboard.com Retrieved 2010-07-222Venezuelan Top Latino (Record Report)4
Year-end charts Chart (2010)PositionUS Latin Songs Year End 201025US Latin Pop Songs Year End 201016
Versions/remixes Album version – 3:24 Banda version – 3:26 Soul Mekanik Remix – 6:41 Tarantella & Redanka Remix – 6:32 Histeria Music Group Remix – 4:40
Release history Country Date Label Format Worldwide Universal Airplay / Digital download Digital EP (Remixes) Banda version
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