"La Carcacha" (English: "The Jalopy") is a song recorded by American singer Selena for her third studio album, Entre a Mi Mundo (1992). The song was written by A.B. Quintanilla and Pete Astudillo. It was inspired by a dilapidated car and an experience in which A.B. observed a woman's willingness to court the owner of a luxury car. The song, characterized by its rhythmic melodies and satirical portrayal of life in the barrio, highlights the importance of love and genuine connection over material wealth. It is a Tejano cumbia song that is emblematic of Selena's typical style, while music critics found it to be musically similar to "Baila Esta Cumbia".
The song experienced considerable airplay and chart success, reaching the top spot on Radio & Records Tejano Singles chart. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) has certified it triple platinum, denoting 180,000 units consisting of sales and on-demand streaming in the US. "La Carcacha" played a pivotal role in propelling Selena to prominence within the Tejano music industry, as well as facilitating her breakthrough in Mexico, and emerged as one of her signature songs. The song inspired a lowrider car show and was included in the Broadway musical, Selena Forever (2000). In 2005, Ana Bárbara performed the song at the Selena ¡Vive! benefit concert.
"LaCarcacha" (English: "The Jalopy") is a song recorded by American singer Selena for her third studio album, Entre a Mi Mundo (1992). The song was written...
que la que iba a pegar fuerte era "LaCarcacha". Pero la cancion que toco el corazon de todos fue "Como la Flor". Esa cancion convirtio a Selena en la numero...
supported by its singles, including the career-propelling "LaCarcacha", the career-defining track "Como la Flor", the crowd-pleasure "¿Qué Creías?", and Selena's...
allegations of plagiarism for her song, as users identified similarities to "LaCarcacha". Following accusations that she had misappropriated the track from another...
Selena's songs re-entered the U.S. charts including first time entries "LaCarcacha" (1990), "Ya Ves" (1990), "Enamorada de Ti" (1990), "Baila Esta Cumbia"...
"MAMIII" Mariachi Version & Santa Fe Klan Serenades Paquita La Del Barrio at Premios De La Radio 2022". November 3, 2022. "Becky G Brings Latinidad Flair...
"Amor Prohibido" "Baila Esta Cumbia" "LaCarcacha" "Besitos" "Como La Flor" "El Chico Del Apartamento 512" "La Llamada" "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" "Quiero Ser"...
Mexico. The album produced four singles; "Como la Flor", "¿Qué Creías?", "LaCarcacha", and "Amame". "Como la Flor" became Selena's signature recording; it...
major label debut El Canta Autor Del Pueblo including "Carcacha Vieja" (Retitled "LaCarcacha"), "Amigo con Derechos", "Asi Soy Feliz", "El Celular",...
twist" on "Si Una Vez". She also said she enjoyed the songs "Como La Flor" and "LaCarcacha". Queen told Ramiro Burr of the Houston Chronicle, "I admired...
que la que iba a pegar fuerte era "LaCarcacha". Pero la cancion que toco el corazon de todos fue "Como la Flor". Esa cancion convirtio a Selena en la numero...
bailar al ritmo de temas como "LaCarcacha" o "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom". Roiz, Jessica Lucia (March 30, 2016). "'Fiesta De La Flor' 2016: 21 Reasons To Celebrate...
tune". Author Norma Elia Cantú called "Techno Cumbia", "La Tracalera" (1990), and "LaCarcacha" (1992) the "auditory of Tejano music". Morales believed...
second studio album, Graciela Beltran Con La Banda Santa Cruz (1993). The penultimate track, Selena's "LaCarcacha", originally appeared on her album Entre...
than 60 million copies worldwide. Her 10 award-winning songs include "Como La Flor", "Amor Prohibido", "Bidi Bidi Bom Bom", "Techno Cumbia", "Si Una Vez"...
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