Mil Horas

Andrés Calamaro, Los Abuelos de la Nada

About Mil Horas

"Mil horas" (English:"One thousand hours") is a song of the Argentinian band Los Abuelos de la Nada (The Grandparents of Nothingness), included in the second album Vasos y besos ("Glasses and kisses"), published in 1983. Composed by the keyboardist and singer Andrés Calamaro, the song becomes one of the most attained successes of the band, and was one of the most known songs of Rock in Spanish in the 80s. It occupies the 5th place in the top list "The 100 magnificent songs of the 80s in Spanish" according to VH1 Latin America and the place 14 of The 100 hits of the Argentinian rock by Rolling Stone.  


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1998
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Andrés Calamaro

Andrés Calamaro (born Andrés Calamaro Masel, August 22, 1961), is an Argentine musician, composer and Latin Grammy winner. His former band Los Rodríguez was a major success in Spain in the 1990s. He became one of the main icons of the Argentine rock in the last two decades[when?] and has sold over 1.3 million copies. more »

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Artist Background
"Mil Horas" is a song by Argentine musician Andrés Calamaro. He's been a crucial figure in Spanish-language rock, with a career spanning over four decades.
Band Spotlight
Although Calamaro is touted as the main artist, "Mil Horas" was performed with the band "Los Abuelos de la Nada." The band had a significant influence on the rock en español movement in the 1980s.
Song Creation
The lyrics and music of "Mil Horas" were written by Andrés Calamaro.
Release Information
"Mil Horas" was released as part of Los Abuelos de la Nada's third studio album "Cosas Mías" in 1983.
Notability and Legacy
Despite its initial release virtually four decades ago, "Mil Horas" continues to be a beloved classic in the Spanish rock music scene due to its catchy rhythm and evocative lyrics.
Recent performance
Andrés Calamaro performed "Mil Horas" at the Latin Grammy Awards in 2014 alongside Enrique Bunbury, a testament to the song's enduring appeal and influence.
Cover Versions
The song's popularity has resulted in several cover versions by various talented artists over the years.
Song Interpretation
"Mil Horas" is often interpreted as a song about unrequited love and longing; its lyrics depict a protagonist waiting endlessly for a love interest who may or may not return.
Music Genre
"Mil Horas" has a pop-rock sound with elements of new wave music, showcasing the diverse style of Los Abuelos de la Nada and Andrés Calamaro.
International Reach
Despite being an Argentine song, "Mil Horas" has gained international acclaim and is known and loved by Spanish-speaking audiences worldwide.

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