[3] Manzanero also appeared in the 1969 Mexican film of the same title Somos Novios starring Palito Ortega, and performed the song.
[2] "Somos Novios" was adapted in 1970 by Sid Wayne, who wrote original English lyrics set to the music.
[8] The Como version would be one of his most influential records, and in February 1971 it became his first song to reach the top ten of the Billboard Hot 100 in more than 12 years, peaking at No.
[25] Jonathan Widran of AllMusic considered the song "enchanting" and noted that Aguilera's vocals were "delightfully torchy".
[31] Bocelli has also covered the song as a duet with a number of other artists, including Petra Berger and Katharine McPhee.