Los del Río’s 'Macarena' is one of the most successful non-English language songs in history. Originally released as a rumba in 1993, it didn't become a global hit until the Bayside Boys remixed it in 1995, adding English lyrics and a dance beat. The song spent 14 weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot 100. Its popularity was fueled by its simple, synchronized dance, which was performed everywhere from the 1996 Democratic National Convention to the Atlanta Olympics. Despite its upbeat feel, the lyrics tell the story of a woman named Macarena who cheats on her boyfriend while he is being drafted into the army. The song was so ubiquitous in 1996 that it was blamed for a temporary decline in the popularity of alternative rock. It remains a staple at weddings and parties worldwide and is often cited as the ultimate 'one-hit wonder.'