"Costumbres" (Habits) is a song written and produced by Juan Gabriel and performed by Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal. It was recorded for her studio album Canta A Juan Gabriel Volumen 6. The song was released by Ariola Records in 1985, as a B-side to "Jamas Te Prometí un Jardin de Rosas".
Selena version In 1988, Selena y los Dinos covered "Costumbres" in their album Dulce Amor. It was the third and final single released from the album. Selena re-recorded the song in 1990 for her album "16 Super Exitos Originales", a compilation album looking back at her hits prior to signing a record deal with Capitol EMI Latin. It was then later included on Siempre Selena in a remix version. The track was released as a single in late 1996.
Chart performance Chart (1996) PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks15U.S. Billboard Latin Regional Mexican Airplay 13
La India version
In 1997, Puerto Rican-American singer La India covered the song on her album, Sobre el Fuego as her third single from the album. La India's cover became a success, reaching on the Top Ten Hot Latin Tracks peaking on #8.
Chart performance Chart (1998) PeakpositionU.S. Billboard Hot Latin Tracks8U.S. Billboard Latin Tropical/Salsa Airplay 4
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