"Perdidos" | ||||
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Single by Monchy & Alexandra | ||||
from the album Hasta El Fin | ||||
Released | November 4, 2004 | |||
Recorded | 2004 | |||
Genre | Bachata | |||
Length | 4:28 | |||
Label | J&N Records JVN Music | |||
Monchy & Alexandra singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Perdidos" on YouTube |
"Perdidos" ("Lost") is a song by Dominican bachata duo Monchy & Alexandra. [1] It was released as the lead single from their third studio album Hasta El Fin (2004).
CD single
Chart (2004) | Peak position |
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US Billboard Hot 100 [2] | 92 |
US Hot Latin Tracks ( Billboard ) | 3 |
US Latin Pop Airplay ( Billboard ) | 10 |
US Tropical Songs ( Billboard ) [3] | 1 |
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