Cara Mia (Måns Zelmerlöw song)

"Cara Mia" is a song recorded by Swedish singer Måns Zelmerlöw. It was released as the first single from Måns' debut album Stand By For... in Sweden on February 28, 2007 digitally and later released as a CD single. The song served as Måns' Melodifestivalen 2007 entry coming eventual 3rd place behind winners The Ark and Andreas Johnson. The song has been certifies 2x platinum in Sweden.^[1]

History

On February 17, 2007 Måns competed in the 3rd semi final of Melodifestivalen 2007 in Örnsköldsvik with the song "Cara Mia" where he qualified for the final in Stockholm on March 10, where he won 3rd place in the contest. The single was released digitally in February, 2007 and physically a few days later entering the Swedish Singles Chart at number 9 but quickly climbing the charts to number 1 where it spent 4 consecutive weeks,^[2] with a total of 36 weeks on the chart and being certified 2x platinum by IFPI. A video clip has been filmed for the single, shots of which can be seen in the last pagees of Måns' album booklet for "Stand By For...".

Track listings

1. "Cara Mia" (Original Version) (3:06)
2. "Cara Mia" (PJ Harmony Remix Radio Edit) (3:26)
3. "Cara Mia" (PJ Harmony @ Nite Remix) (3:42)
4. "Cara Mia" (RRR Club Version) (4:04)
5. "Cara Mia" (Acoustic Version) (4:02)

• The acoustic version of "Cara Mia" appears as a hidden track on the album "Stand By For..."

Release history

The single was released officially in Sweden as a digital download and then as a CD single 5 days later. The song was only released digitally in Poland and Finland. The song was never officially released in Bulgaria but charted there from download sales only.

Chart performance

The single debuted at number 9 on the Swedish singles chart but rose to number 1 after the physical release in March 2007.^[3]

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