Although the movie received unfavorable reviews from critics , " Despedida " was praised by music reviewers for depicting the novel 's spirit . " Despedida " was nominated for a Golden Globe Award in the category for Best Original Song at the award ceremony held in 2008 . The song managed to appear on the '' Billboard '' Latin Digital Songs charts due to digital downloads following its release on the EP . Shakira performed it live during the screening of the movie and at the stops of her The Sun Comes Out World Tour ( 2010 – 11 ) where she sang it as a medley with " Nothing Else Matters " ( 1992 ) by American band Metallica . The National Symphony Orchestra of Colombia performed the song live during a homage following García Márquez 's death in 2014
award ceremony held in 2008
65th Golden Globe Awards
Despedida (Shakira song)