The song became commercially successful when it debuted at the top of the Billboard Latin Songs chart, the first number-one debut for Estefan and the first single by a female performer to start at this position. "Hotel Nacional" has been widely remixed by several DJ's including Pablo Flores, Ralphi Rosario, Mike Cruz, Funk3d among others.
"Hotel Nacional" was described by Estefan as a "very woody, old fashioned sound, cause it's jitterbuggy ... It's got clarinets, it's got saxes, and a whole different vibe-it just sounds like you could be in the 20s but with hardcore dance", while commenting on the tracks included her album on Billboard. On the review for Miss Little Havana, Stephen Thomas Erlewine of Allmusic relate the lyrics "cuchi cuchi" to Spanish performer Charo. Eric Henderson of Slant Magazine noted that the track "undercuts its pitched beat with wonky Dixieland clarinet riffs." On the review of the parent album by Soul Bounce, they commended the way producer Motiff reinterprets the "big-band sound loops" of house music in the late '80s on the track
The song debuted at the top of the Billboard Top Latin Songs chart dated on the week of January 14, 2012, becoming the fifteenth number-one song for Estefan, her first number-one debut and the first debut at the top by a female performer. Estefan joins Juanes, Enrique Iglesias, Juan Gabriel, Maná, Ricky Martin, Romeo Santos, Marco Antonio Solís and Los Temerarios in the group of performers that have debuted at the top of the chart. With "Hotel Nacional" Estefan extends her record as the female performer with most number-one songs on the list and the third performer overall, only surpassed by Iglesias and Luis Miguel.
Hotel Nacional
Gloria Estefan Lyrics
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Hotel Nacional, dress very chic
One, two, daiquiris
Dancin' to the Cuban beat
White pearls, teased up hair
Lipstick's red, to make 'em stare
Drama's on like Susan Lucci
Say goodnight to the sunlight
We own the night time, yeah
Say goodbye to the sunlight
We own the night time, yeah
Two-toned shoes, favorite dress
Need no diamonds to impress
Red and white coupe Chevrolet
Paparazzi flash away I'm feeling V.I.P.
It's the only way to be
Going for gold like Yamaguchi
It's time for Hoochie Coochie
Say goodnight to the sunlight
We own the nighttime, yeah
Say goodbye to the sunlight
We own the nighttime, yeah
Champagne, caviar, no wedding mess
You and me, no need to guess
So many nights to share
Official love affair
Voilà we're in Paris
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Think Last Tango, Bertolucci
It's time for Hoochie Coochie
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Voilà
In Gloria Estefan's song Hotel Nacional, she sings about being glamorous and enjoying the nightlife in Cuba. The chorus "It's time for Hoochie Coochie" suggests that it's time to let loose, have some fun, and show off. The singer sets the scene of the Hotel Nacional, a luxury hotel in Havana, where people would go to see and be seen. The lyrics depict the singer as rich and famous, with their white pearls, teased up hair, and red lipstick. They arrive in a red and white coupe Chevrolet, and the paparazzi flash away. The singer is clearly living VIP life and wants to dance to the Cuban beat.
The song continues to describe how the singer and their partner don't need to impress anyone with diamonds, but rather, they are each other's favorite things. They travel together, sharing so many nights, officially in a love affair. Traveling to Paris, France, they continue to enjoy the luxurious lifestyle of the jet-set crowd, thinking about the famous movie Last Tango in Paris by Bertolucci. Overall, the song celebrates the life of the rich, famous, and glamorous, and the idea of leaving behind the day-to-day grind and letting loose.
Line by Line Meaning
It's time for hoochie coochie
Let's dance and have a good time
Hotel Nacional, dress very chic
We are going to the glamourous Hotel Nacional and need to dress up
One, two, daiquiris
Let's get some drinks
Dancin' to the Cuban beat
We are dancing to the rhythm of Cuban music
White pearls, teased up hair
We are accessorizing and getting ready to party
Lipstick's red, to make 'em stare
We are putting on red lipstick to stand out and look good
Drama's on like Susan Lucci
We are ready to bring some drama and excitement, just like the actress Susan Lucci
Say goodnight to the sunlight
We are going to stay up all night and enjoy ourselves
We own the night time, yeah
We will have a great time at night
Two-toned shoes, favorite dress
We don't need expensive jewelry to look great, we have our favorite clothes and shoes
Need no diamonds to impress
We don't need diamonds to feel important
Red and white coupe Chevrolet
We are driving a fancy car
Paparazzi flash away I'm feeling V.I.P.
The paparazzi are taking pictures of us and we feel very important
It's the only way to be
Being a VIP is the best way to live
Going for gold like Yamaguchi
We are going for the best possible experience, like Olympic gold medalist Kristi Yamaguchi
Champagne, caviar, no wedding mess
We are having luxury food and drink without needing to attend a formal wedding
You and me, no need to guess
It's just me and my love, no need for guessing or uncertainty
So many nights to share
We will have so many nights to share together
Official love affair
We are officially in love and having an affair
Voilà we're in Paris
We are in the romantic city of Paris
Oui, je t'aime, ça c'est la vie
Yes, I love you, that's life
Think Last Tango, Bertolucci
Let's think of the romantic and daring movie Last Tango in Paris, directed by Bernardo Bertolucci
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ARBISE GONZALEZ, EMILIO ESTEFAN, GLORIA ESTEFAN, DANIELLE MARIE J SCHOOVAERTS, DIRK JEAN PIERRE SCHOUFS, UNA MARGARET M BALFE, JEAN MICHEL HENRI GIELEN
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@italolopez
todos os brasileiros conhecem essa música por causa de avenida brasil
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Tema de Cadinho e suas mulheres, Avenida Brasil. ♥♥♥♥
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A música "Reza" da Rita Lee toca bastante também
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Avenida Brasil alguém ? 😂
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Puxei no Shazam ó 🤣🤣🤣🤣
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Não lembrava do Avenida Brasil
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@Doblajes Latinos Y Españoles assina globo play
@ricovalentino1917
This song and video was totally underrated. It’s a awesome song and performance superb
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Avenida Brasil Alguém? 2020????