Lambada - Original Mix – Ultimate & Legit

Kaoma’s version, officially titled "Lambada" (and often noted as the on dance compilations), was the lead single from their debut album, Worldbeat .

It reached #1 in over 15 countries, including France (12 weeks), Germany, and Italy. Lambada - Original Mix

In 1984, the Peruvian group Cuarteto Continental released an upbeat version that introduced the signature accordion rhythm. including France (12 weeks)

In 1990, the craze was so intense that two competing films, Lambada and The Forbidden Dance , were released in North America on the exact same day to capitalize on the trend. 2. A Tangled Web of Origins and Italy. In 1984

In 1986, Brazilian singer Márcia Ferreira adapted the song into Portuguese as "Chorando Se Foi," setting it to an upbeat lambada rhythm. 3. The Plagiarism Controversy