‘Son De Amores’: Andy & Lucas’ Hit Ballad vs. Pabllo Vittar’s Viral Version

A timeless Andy & Lucas song has resurfaced 20 years after its release thanks to a new version by Pabllo Vittar.

The heartfelt “Son de Amores,” released by the Spanish duo in 2004, has been picked up by the Brazilian artist for an uptempo, samba version that has gone viral on social media.

Thanks to its easy-to-learn dance challenge — where you make a heart shape with your hands, lift your arms, move your finger across your neck, and do a four-count pelvic thrust — Vittar’s “São Amores” version has nabbed over 167K video creations on TikTok, and another 330K reels on Instagram at the time of publishing. A Peruvian woman demonstrating how to do the dance has also powered its success (her video alone has garnered nearly 80K video creations on TikTok).

Although Vittar is currently going viral with her track, the song has yet to enter the Billboard charts. The original version, however, hit No. 1 on the Tropical Airplay, Latin Airplay, and Hot Latin Songs charts dated Sept. 18, 2004 — all for one week.

In addition to Vittar’s 2024 version, other artists have covered the popular early 2000s tune, including Puerto Rican newcomer Luis Vázquez, who delivered his own salsa version last year.

Now, Billboard compares Andy & Lucas’ and Pabllo Vittar’s version. See what’s different, below:

Title: “Son De Amores”

Artist: Andy & Lucas

Release Year: 2004

Song: Marking the second single off of the duo’s self-titled debut album, “Son De Amores” is a romantic pop ballad backed by weeping Flamenco guitar riffs. Produced by Alejo Stivel and penned by member Lucas Gonzalez Gomez, the sweet song finds the duo encouraging a girl to stop crying and to remember her worth following a bad breakup. “Stop crying/and think that one day a boy will give you/the whole fantasy and much more/because you are not crazy,” says part of the chorus.

Video: In the official music video, the Spanish duo is performing the track in different rooms of a house as a model is first seen going through a rollercoaster of emotions in her bedroom. She’s upset, she’s sad, she’s mad, but towards the end of the clip, she blossoms into a happier version of herself.

Title: “São Amores”

Artist: Pabllo Vittar

Release Year: 2024

Song: Sung completely in Portuguese, Vittar did not change any of the song’s lyrics, but she did give it an uptempo beat. Part of her album Batidão Tropical Vol. 2, “São Amores” is an infectious samba interlaced with batucada produced by Gorky, Maffalda, and Zebu. Its repetitive, fast pace melody powered by hard-hitting drums and sultry saxophone melodies, has become a 2024 party anthem.

Video: No official video has been released, but there is an all-pink visualizer showcasing a radiant Vittar in a fantasy desert, surrounded by flamingos, as she’s brushing her hair and getting ready to go out.