Macarena was recorded by Spanish duo Los del Rio and first released in 1993, before a remixed version became a worldwide hit in 1996. Its English and Spanish verses, repeated chorus and easy choreography helped it top charts in the United States and many other countries. The dance spread through parties, sports events and television, becoming one of the defining novelty hits of the decade. Online, short clips of the chorus are still shared for retro parties, group dances and ironic celebration moments.