Many bands and singers covered the song, and it has been parodied several times. It is generally seen as the song that began the "Latin pop explosion" and paved the way for a large number of other Latin artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Shakira, Christina Aguilera, Marc Anthony, Santana, and Enrique Iglesias. To promote the original version of the song, Martin performed it on many television programs and award shows, including the MTV Video Music Awards and the World Music Awards in 1999. A Spanish-language version of "Livin' la Vida Loca" was recorded under the same title and reached the summit of the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in the United States. At the 1999 MTV Video Music Awards, it won a total of five awards and was nominated for several other categories, including Video of the Year, making Martin the first Latin artist in history to receive a nomination in this category. It received a number of awards and nominations. The accompanying music video was directed by American director Wayne Isham and filmed in Los Angeles, California. The track was nominated for Record of the Year, Song of the Year, Best Male Pop Vocal Performance, and Best Instrumental Arrangement Accompanying Vocalist(s) at the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards. It has received several certifications, including double platinum in the UK. In the United Kingdom, it debuted at number one and stayed there for three weeks, making Martin the first Puerto Rican artist in history to hit number one. It also spent eight consecutive weeks atop the Canada Top Singles chart and topped the country's year-end chart. Additionally, it broke several records on Billboard charts. In the United States, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 chart for five consecutive weeks, becoming Martin's first number one single on the chart. It is considered to be Martin's biggest hit and one of the best-selling singles of all time. "Livin' la Vida Loca" was also commercially successful, reaching number one in more than 20 countries. It was ranked as the best 1990s pop song by Elle, and was listed among the Best Latin Songs of All Time by Billboard. The song received acclaim from music critics, who complimented its lyrics and danceable rhythm. A Latin pop song, it is about an irresistible, particularly sinister wild woman who lives on the edge, seducing others into her crazy world. It was released to radio stations by Columbia Records as the lead single from the album on March 23, 1999.
The song was written by Draco Rosa and Desmond Child, while the production was handled by the latter. "Livin' the Crazy Life") is a song recorded by Puerto Rican singer Ricky Martin for his fifth studio album and English-language debut, Ricky Martin (1999). Livin' La Vida Loca" (Spanish Ver.) on YouTube 1999 single by Ricky Martin "Livin' la Vida Loca"
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