| "Loca" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Dana International | |
| Released | 2013 |
| Format | Digital |
| Genre | pop |
| Length | 3:05 |
| Songwriter(s) | Dana International |
"Loca" is the title of a pop song written and performed by Israeli singer Dana International. It is the second single from the album Ma La'asot.
The clip of "Loca" promoted the Gay Pride of Tel Aviv in 2013. It was presented at the main event for the Tel Aviv Gay Pride on June 7.[ citation needed ]
| Country | Ranking | first week | Entry position | Pick position | Weeks in top position | Weeks in the ranking | Last week |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asia | |||||||
 | Top 50 canciones [1] | 02/07/2013 | 9 | 1 | 4 | ? | ? |
| Europe | |||||||
 | Top 50 songs [2] | 23/07/2013 | 49 | 49 | 1 | 1 | 23/07/2013 |
 | Top 100 songs [3] | 14/08/2013 | 97 | 97 | 2 | 3 | 04/08/2013 |
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