Shake Your Bon-Bon
"Shake Your Bon-Bon" is the third single taken from the second self-titled album by Ricky Martin. It was released on October 12, 1999. It was later sent to radio stations in the United States on November 1, 1999.[2]
"Shake Your Bon-Bon"
The U.S. maxi-single includes "Almost a Love Song", which is an English version of Martin's song "Casi un Bolero", taken from the Grammy-winning album Vuelve. The Australian maxi-single also contains one new song, called "Ay, Ay, Ay It's Christmas".
Music video[edit]
The music video aired in September 1999, and was directed once again by Wayne Isham. In the video, Martin performs in front of a crowd and dances on top of a taxi and fire truck.[3] Ricky Martin received nominations for Best Male Video and Best Dance Video at the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards.
Chart performance[edit]
"Shake Your Bon-Bon" peaked at number twenty-two on the Billboard Hot 100 in the United States.
It also peaked at number twelve in the United Kingdom and number twenty-seven in Australia, where it was certified Gold.
Live performances[edit]
Martin delivered a performance of "Shake Your Bon-Bon" on the BBC's Top of the Pops on November 19, 1999.[4]