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La​ Oreja de Van⁢ Gogh’s ‘Rosas‘ reaches a Billion Streams on Spotify

the ⁣Spanish pop-rock group La ‌Oreja de Van‌ gogh has achieved a critically ⁤important milestone with their song ‘rosas,’ becoming the first Spanish band ⁤to ‌surpass one billion streams on Spotify. ​This achievement, announced by their record label‍ on February 6, ‌2026, highlights the enduring popularity of the track and ‍its continued resonance with audiences worldwide.

A Timeless Hit

Released in‍ 2003 as part of the album Lo que te conté mientras te hacías la ​dormida, ‘Rosas’ has ‍maintained a strong⁣ following across generations. Its⁢ success predates the widespread adoption ⁢of ‍music streaming, initially achieving diamond disc status in ​Spain​ and ⁢six ⁤platinum​ certifications,‌ representing over 600,000 copies sold.The song also garnered significant sales in Mexico and the United States, earning double platinum ⁤status⁣ in the latter due to ⁢its popularity within⁣ the Hispanic community.

Recent Resurgence and Cultural impact

‘Rosas’ ​experienced a renewed surge in popularity‍ in ​2024 when‍ Amaia Montero,the ⁣group’s⁣ original vocalist who rejoined the band,performed the song ‌alongside Karol G during a concert at the⁣ Santiago Bernabéu Stadium in Madrid. The performance,⁤ witnessed​ by a young audience, demonstrated the song’s ability to ​connect with ⁣new listeners and⁣ maintain⁢ its ⁢status as a⁣ cultural touchstone.

Navigating Lineup Changes

This milestone arrives at a pivotal ⁣moment for ‍La Oreja⁣ de Van Gogh, as the band recently underwent a vocalist change with the departure of Leire Martínez⁢ after 17 years and the return ‍of Montero.⁤ This transition has generated considerable ⁢public interest and underscores the band’s ability to adapt‌ and ‍evolve ‍while