| "La Boda" | ||||
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| Single by Aventura | ||||
| from the album God's Project | ||||
| Language | Spanish | |||
| English title | "The Wedding" | |||
| Released | February 2005 | |||
| Recorded | 2005 | |||
| Genre | Bachata | |||
| Length | 4:23 | |||
| Label | Premium Latin Music | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Anthony "Romeo" Santos | |||
| Producer(s) | Lenny Santos, Anthony "Romeo" Santos, Henry Santos Jeter, Max Santos | |||
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| "La Boda" on YouTube | ||||
"La Boda" is a song by Bachata group Aventura. It's their first single from their fourth studio album God's Project . [1]
The Music video for "La Boda" starts out with Romeo and Lenny watching the news when it shows that Anthony's ex-girlfriend is getting married. They leave and invade the wedding and it shows flashbacks of Anthony and his ex's relationship. [2]
| Chart (2004) | Peak Position |
|---|---|
| US Tropical Airplay ( Billboard ) [3] | 2 |
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