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Ojalá que llueva café
Juan Luis Guerra · 1989 · Track 2
Details
TonalidadG
Compás4/4
Tempo96 BPM
Duración4:12
CompositorJuan Luis Guerra
ÁlbumOjalá que llueva café
Año1989
ISRCQMDA72594641
Credits
Music Juan Luis Guerra
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The story behind
When you immerse yourself in *Ojalá que llueva café*, you encounter a melody that evokes images of hope and longing. The lyrics, more than a simple narrative, function as a profound metaphor about the difficulties faced by people who work the land and the persistent desire for circumstances to improve. It is one of those pieces that, since its release, became a benchmark in Juan Luis Guerra's music, opening doors to international recognition that resonated strongly throughout Latin America and beyond.
This song, which was released to the public in 1989 as the first single from his fourth album, also titled *Ojalá Que Llueva Café*, was initially released by Karen Records and later had its European edition through Ariola Records in 1990. The fusion of merengue and cumbia rhythms gives it a distinctive air, and it is no coincidence that it was produced by Juan Luis Guerra himself. The song has transcended time, appearing in compilations such as *Grandes Éxitos de Juan Luis Guerra y 440* and in live recordings such as those from the *A Son De Guerra Tour* (2013) and *Entre Mar y Palmeras* (2021). Even in 2020, it was given new life with an acoustic version for the EP *Prive*. Its influence extends to other artists, such as Trío Los Panchos, who included it on their album *Hoy* in 1991, and the alternative rock band Café Tacuba, who reinterpreted it for their album *Avalancha de éxitos* in 1996.
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