"Paris Latino" is the debut single by French band Bandolero, released in 1983. In 2002, the song was successfully covered by Star Academy 2. In 2017, the movie Call Me By Your Name used the song in its soundtrack. The song was remixed by Jellybean Benitez for radio and club play.
Track listing and formats
French 7-inch single
A. "Paris Latino" – 3:55 B. "El bandido caballero" – 3:50
French 12-inch maxi-single
A. "Paris Latino" – 5:10 B1. "Tango Tango" – 5:20 B2. "El bandido caballero" – 4:15
Charts
Weekly charts
+ Weekly chart performance for "Paris Latino" Chart (1983–1984) PeakpositionFrance (SNEP)3Italy (Musica e dischi) Set "Tipo" on "Singoli". Then, in the "Artista" field, search "Bandolero".2Spain (AFYVE)7
Year-end charts
+ Year-end chart performance for "Paris Latino" Chart (1983) PositionFrance (SNEP)25
Star Academy 2 version
In late 2002, the song was covered by Star Academy 2, on the album Fait sa boum which is composed of cover versions of 1980s hit. The song, performed during Star Academy's concert tour, is also available on the album Live.Live, track listing and charts Lescharts.com (Retrieved September 26, 2008) It achieved success, topping the singles charts in France and Belgium (Wallonia). As of August 2014, the song was the eleventh best-selling single of the 21st century in France, with 651,000 units sold.
Track listing and formats
French CD single
"Paris Latino" – 3:31 "Video Killed the Radio Star" – 3:23
Charts
Weekly charts
Chart (2002–2003) Peakposition
Year-end charts
Chart (2002) PositionFrance (SNEP)18
Chart (2003) PositionBelgium (Ultratop 50 Wallonia)24France (SNEP)13Switzerland (Schweizer Hitparade)55
Certifications and sales
References