"Paris Latino" is a 1983 song recorded by Bandolero, achieving success in Switzerland. In 2002, the song was successfully covered by Star Academy 2

Star Academy France

Star Academy was a French reality television show produced by the Dutch company Endemol, based on the Spanish format called Operación Triunfo. It consists of a contest of young singers. It spawned an equally successful show in Quebec called Star Académie. It was broadcast on TF1...

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Track listings

7" single

1. "Paris Latino" — 3:55
2. "El bandido caballero" — 3:50

12" maxi

1. "Paris Latino" (U.S. version) — 6:32
2. "Paris Latino" (instrumental) — 5:23
3. "Paris Latino" (original version) — 5:07
4. "Paris Latino" (English version - mix radio) — 6:10

12" maxi

1. "Paris Latino" (extended version) — 5:10
2. ""Tango Tango" — 5:20
3. "El bandido caballero" — 4:15

Charts

Chart (1983)	Peak position
Dutch Singles Chart	12
Swiss Singles Chart	2

Star Academy 2 version

In late 2002, the song was covered by Star Academy 2, on the album Fait sa boum which is composed of cover versions of 1980s hit. The song, performed during Star Academy's concert tour, is also available on the album Live. It achieved success, topping the singles charts in France and Belgium (Wallonia).

Certifications

Country	Certification	Date	Sales certified
Belgium	Platinum	March 15, 2003	40,000

Charts

Chart (2002-2003)	Peak position
Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart	1
French SNEP Singles Chart	1
Swiss Singles Chart	7

End of year chart (2002)	Position
French Singles Chart	18
End of year chart (2003)	Position
Belgian (Wallonia) Singles Chart	24
French Singles Chart	13
Swiss Singles Chart	55