The song was covered by Puerto Rican singer Gilberto Santa Rosa on his tenth studio album Esencia (1996).

Santa Rosa stated that he did no longer wanted to maintain an administrative role and felt like a true musician after relinquishing his position as a bandleader.

[5] Critic Ramiro Burr wrote for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram that despite the sadness of the lyrics, he felt the "bright cracking horns produce a wildly festive mood" and regarded it as "instantly danceable".

[2] La Prensa de San Antonio editor Diana Raquel called it a "very catchy and danceable rhythm" song and said that it brought to mind Santa Rosa's time as a member of Willie Rosario's band.

[5] Eliseo Cardona of Miami-based El Nuevo Herald described it as the song in which Santa Rosa has "full command of his resources" on the album with its "delicious pregónes".