Juntos (Together)


"Juntos " is a song by Colombian singer-songwriter Juanes. It was written by Fonseca, Descemer Bueno and Juanes. The song was released digitally via the iTunes Store by Walt Disney Records and Universal Music Latin on January 20, 2015, as the lead single from the soundtrack for McFarland, USA. The song is a Latin pop song with alternative rock music influences and an instrumentation consisting of an electric guitar and synthesizer.
Upon its release, the song peaked at No. 14 on the US Billboard Hot Latin Songs and No. 1 and No. 9 in Colombian and Venezuela, respectively. The song's accompanying music video, was directed by Niki Caro. Juanes performed "Juntos" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards on February 8, 2015.

Background and release

On November 24, 2014, it was announced that Juanes would be recording a song called "Juntos" for the Walt Disney Pictures film McFarland, USA. In January 2015, Juanes' representatives announced that "Juntos" would be released on January 20, 2015. The song was written by Juanes, Fonseca, and Descemer Bueno and produced by Juan Luis Guerra.
On January 20, "Juntos " was released digitally, and it was sent to US Latin contemporary hit radio stations. On the next day, the song was released in Latin America.

Commercial performance

"Juntos " debuted at number 30 on the US Hot Latin Songs chart with sales between 3,000 copies for the week dated January 25. According to Nielsen Music the song received 3.1 million audience impressions, taking "Juntos" the Greatest Gainer honors on US Latin Airplay chart. With the feat, it became Juanes' 26th entry on the chart. Additionally, it debuted at number 14 on the US Latin Pop Songs and number 39 on the US Tropical Songs.
In Colombia, the song debuted at number 3 at the National-Report, for the week dated January 26. While in Venezuela debuted at number thirty.

Music video

The accompanying music video for "Juntos " was directed by Niki Caro and shot in late December. It's an original motion picture soundtrack of McFarland, USA produced by Walt Disney Pictures. It was premiered on VEVO on January 23, 2015.

Live performance

Juanes performed "Juntos" at the 57th Annual Grammy Awards held on February 8, 2015 at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Track listing

  1. "Juntos " -

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Release history