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Released in 1985 on the Barclay label, this single features the Spanish pop singer Karina, a prominent figure in the European music scene during the late 1960s and 1970s. The track represents a pivot toward the upbeat, synth-driven pop aesthetic that characterized European pop productions in the mid-1980s. It was designed to capture a lighthearted, dance-oriented audience, relying on the catchy, rhythmic sensibilities that defined the era’s pop singles.

The record sits within the broader catalog of Barclay, a label historically significant for distributing French and international popular music throughout the 20th century. While Karina is most famously remembered for her earlier successes in the Eurovision Song Contest and her work in the 70s, this specific release serves as a curiosity of her mid-80s discography. It remains a notable artifact for collectors of European pop who track the stylistic evolution of legacy artists as they adapted to the changing soundscapes of the decade.