La Chica de Humo

Emmanuel

About La Chica de Humo

"La chica de humo" ("The Smoke Girl") is a song by Mexican singer Emmanuel. It was written by Mauro Malavasi and María Lar, and produced by Mauro Malavasi and K. C. Porter for Emmanuel's eleventh studio album Quisiera in February 1989. Released as the second single from the album, the song became the third number-one single for the singer in the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart in late December of the same year. During live performances of the song, parts of "Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)" by C+C Music Factory are integrated during the second bridge. This version can be found on the live album Retro En Vivo. It also has been also included on some compilation albums released by Emmanuel, including Personalidad (1992), Grandes Exitos (1996) and Mi Historia Musical (2005) Due to the success of the song, the album Quisiera peaked at number 9 in the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart in 1990. It is recognized as one of Emmanuel's signature songs. The song debuted on the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart (formerly Hot Latin Tracks) at number 15 on October 28, 1989 and climbed to the top ten two weeks later. It reached the top position of the chart on December 30, 1989, interrupting the run of the single "Cómo Fuí a Enamorarme de Tí" by Mexican band Los Bukis for two weeks. The song spent 20 weeks within the Top 40 and became the eighth top ten single for the singer in the chart, and third number-one hit, after "Toda La Vida" (1986) and "Es Mi Mujer" (1987). "La Chica de Humo" became the last number-one Latin single in the United States of the 1980s and remains the last time Emmanuel hit the top of this chart. 


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2005
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Aunque no sé quién es
Lo deben saber mis pies
La siguen como las ratas 
A la flauta de Hamelin 
Para perderla después 

No quiero hablar de este tema 
Pero es mi mayor problema 
Ella está siempre en portada
A toda plana 
Cada mañana 
En el diario de mis penas

Ah, me entiende 
Me tantea 
Ah, ah se enciende
Coquetea 
Se evapora

Y yo qué sé dónde va, dónde vive 
Y todo está mal 
Y siempre es igual 
Y yo qué sé, que no soy detective 
La paso fatal 
Mi chica de humo 
Mi chica de humo

No escucha cuando hablo yo 
Sus ojos dicen que no 
Y luego me contradice 
Por placer, para hacer 
Que un día me ruborice

Yo ya dejé atrás los veinte 
Y ella probablemente 
No estamos para jugar 
No me va a trastornar
Un crucigrama viviente

Ah, me entiende 
Me tantea 
Ah, ah se enciende
Coquetea 
Se evapora

Y yo qué sé dónde va, dónde vive 
Y todo está mal 
Y siempre es igual 
Y yo qué sé, yo no soy detective 
La paso fatal 
Mi chica de humo 
Mi chica de humo

Ah ah, y yo qué sé dónde va, dónde vive 
Y todo está mal 
Y siempre es igual 
Y yo qué sé, yo no soy detective 
La paso fatal 
Mi chica de humo 
Mi chica de humo

Y quién te crees que eres tú 
Siempre tú, siempre igual 
Y siempre está todo mal

Y quién te crees que eres tú 
Siempre tú, siempre igual 
Y siempre está todo mal

Y quién te crees que eres tú 
Siempre tú, siempre igual 
Y siempre está todo mal

Ah, ah me entiende 
Me tantea 
Ah, ah se enciende
Coquetea 
Se evapora

Y yo qué sé dónde va, dónde vive 
Y todo está mal 
Y siempre es igual 
Y yo qué sé, yo no soy detective 
La paso fatal 
Mi chica de humo 
Mi chica de humo

Y yo qué sé dónde va, dónde vive 
Y todo está mal 
Y siempre es igual 
Y yo qué sé, yo no soy detective 
La paso fatal 
Mi chica de humo 
Mi chica de humo

Me enamora y se evapora, pero nunca me da fondo
'A la chica de (everybody dance now)
'De humo

Yo qué sé dónde va, dónde vive 
Y todo está mal 
Y siempre es igual 
Y yo qué sé, yo no soy detective 
La paso fatal 
Mi chica de humo 
Mi chica de humo

Yo qué sé dónde va, dónde vive 
Y todo está mal (yo no soy detective)
Y siempre es igual 
Y yo qué sé, yo no soy detective 
La paso fatal 
Mi chica de humo 
Mi chica de humo

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Emmanuel (born Jesús Emmanuel Acha Martinez, April 16, 1955, in Mexico City) is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s. more »

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12 facts about this song

Song Album
"La Chica de Humo" is a song from the album "Entre Lunas," released by Mexican pop singer Emmanuel in 1987.
Chart Ranking
The song was a commercial success, topping the Latin music charts in both Mexico and the United States.
Lyric Theme
The song's lyrics tell the story of a mysterious, unattainable woman, described metaphorically as a "girl of smoke."
Backing Band
The song features a rich synthesizer backing track, which was popular in the late '80s and remains emblematic of Emmanuel's style during this period.
Video Flair
The music video accompanying the song is known for its intense visual effects and the enigmatic portrayal of the song’s “girl of smoke.”
Signature Song
"La Chica de Humo" is often considered Emmanuel's most iconic song and has become a signature of his concerts even decades later.
Popularity
Even today, the song remains popular and is often played on Latin radio stations worldwide.
Covers and Other Versions
The song’s popularity has led to a number of covers over the years, with artists from various Latin countries offering their own versions.
Creative Team
The song was composed by Manuel Mijares, another successful Mexican pop singer. The music was arranged by the renowned jazz musician Jorge Calandrelli.
Special Performances
Emmanuel performed "La Chica de Humo" live during the 1989 Viña del Mar International Song Festival, one of the most important music events in Latin America. His performance helped to further boost the song’s popularity.
Song Duration
The original length of the song "La Chica de Humo" is 3 minutes and 45 seconds.
Multiple Recordings
Emmanuel has recorded the song several times in his career, including a live version and an updated studio version for his 2007 greatest hits album.

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