Shake Your Bon-Bon

Ricky Martin

About Shake Your Bon-Bon

"Shake Your Bon-Bon" is the third single taken from the second self-titled album by Ricky Martin. It was released on October 12, 1999. The US maxi-single includes "Almost a Love Song", which is an English version of Martin's song "Casi un Bolero", taken from the Grammy-winning album Vuelve. The Australian maxi-single also contains one new song, called "Ay, Ay, Ay It's Christmas".


Year:
1999
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I'm a desperado
Underneath your window
I see your silhouette
Are you my Juliet
I feel a mad connection
With your body
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon

I want to be your lover
Your only Latin lover
We'll go around the world in a day
Don't say no, no
Shake it my way, oh
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon

You're a Mata Hari
I want to know your story
In the Sahara sun
I want to be the one to make fun
That's gonna come and take you,
Make you
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon

Up in the Himalayas
C'mon I want to lay ya
We'll go around the world in a day
Don't say no, no
Shake it my way, oh
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon

Hola amiga, hola amiga
You're my temple of desire
Hola amiga, hola amiga
Let my spirit take you higher
We'll go around the world in a day
Don't say no, no
Shake it my way, oh
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon

We'll go around the world in a day
Don't say no, no
Shake it my way, oh
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon

I'm a desperado
Underneath your window
I see your silhouette
Are you my Juliet
I feel a mad connection
With your body
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon
Shake your bonbon

I want to be your lover
Your only Latin lover
We'll go around the world in a day
Around the world with you in a day

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Ricky Martin

Enrique "Ricky" Martín Morales (born December 24, 1971), is a Puerto Rican pop singer and actor who achieved prominence, first as a member of the Puerto Rican boy band Menudo, and as a solo artist since 1991. He is regarded as the king of latin pop. Throughout his career, he has sold more than 95 million albums worldwide. He is the founder of the Ricky Martin Foundation, a non-profit charity organization aimed at eliminating human trafficking. more »

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Written by: Robi Rosa, Desmond Child, George R Noriega

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12 facts about this song

Song Release
"Shake Your Bon-Bon" is a song by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin which was released in 1999.
Album Information
The song is the third single off Martin's second English album, "Ricky Martin".
Song Composition
It was written by Robi Rosa, Desmond Child, and George Noriega.
Music Video Director
The music video for "Shake Your Bon-Bon" was directed by Wayne Isham, who is well-known for working with artists such as Bon Jovi, Metallica, and Michael Jackson.
Chart Performance
Although it did not match the success of Martin's previous singles "Livin’ la Vida Loca" and "She’s All I Ever Had", "Shake Your Bon-Bon" did reasonably well on the charts. It peaked at number 22 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the US.
Latin Audience
The song became very popular within the Latin audience, reaching number 12 in the Latin Pop Songs and number 13 in the Hot Latin Songs in the US.
Dance
The song's upbeat tempo and catchy lyrics have made it a popular choice for dance routines and workout classes.
Song Style
"Shake Your Bon-Bon" continues Ricky Martin's exploration of Latin pop and dance-pop genres, with a strong emphasis on salsa and samba rhythms.
Performances
Ricky Martin has often included "Shake Your Bon-Bon" in the setlist of his live performances and concert tours.
International Success
The song also achieved success internationally, charting within the top 20 in many countries, including New Zealand, Spain, and the UK.
Cover Versions
There have been several cover versions of "Shake Your Bon-Bon" over the years, by various artists around the world, emphasizing its enduring popularity.
Cultural Impact
The song contributed to the Latin pop explosion of the late 1990s and early 2000s, showcasing Ricky Martin's blend of Latin rhythms and contemporary pop music to a global audience.

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