José José
José José (José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz, Mexico City, Mexico, February 17, 1948 —… Read Full Bio ↴José José (José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz, Mexico City, Mexico, February 17, 1948 — September 28, 2019) was a Mexican singer, musician and occasional actor.
Born into a family of musicians and raised in Mexico City, José began his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenades. He later joined a jazz and bossa nova trio where he sang and played bass and double bass. José found success as a solo artist in the early 1970s. Demonstrating his tenor vocal ability with a stunning performance of the song "El Triste" at a Latin music festival held in Mexico City in 1970, he climbed the Latin charts during that decade. Having achieved recognition as a balladeer, his singing garnered universal critical acclaim from musical peers and media.
In the 1980s, after signing with Ariola Records, José rose to international prominence as one of the most popular and talented Latin performers. His 1983 album Secretos has sold over 7 million units. With many international hits, he received several Grammy nominations and recognition worldwide. He sold out in venues such as Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. His music reached non-Spanish-speaking countries like Japan, Israel and Russia. José has also forged a career as an actor, starring in movies such as Gavilán o Paloma and Perdóname Todo.
Also known in the entertainment world as El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song), his performance and vocal style have influenced many Latin pop artists in a career that has spanned more than four decades.[4][5][6] Because of his vocals and popularity, José José is considered by Latin audience and media as an icon of Latin pop music and one of the most emblematic Mexican singers of his time.
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz was born on 17 February 1948 in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City. He was raised in a Roman Catholic family of gifted musicians. His father, José Sosa Esquivel, was an operatic tenor (tenor comprimario) and his mother, Margarita Ortiz, was a classical pianist; neither achieved much success. When José showed interest in singing, they tried to discourage him claiming that it was too difficult to be successful in show business. In 1963, when he was fifteen years old, his mother gave him his first piano. In that time, his reportedly alcoholic father abandoned the family forcing José to work to help his mother and younger brother.
In his early teens, José began his attempts to become a singer. He started his career with serenades. Later, he co-founded a bossa nova and jazz trio called Los PEG, in which he sang and played bass and double bass. The band played at Mexico City's major jazz venues where musicians including Dizzy Gillespie, Erroll Garner, Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto used to play.
In 1967, looking for a solo career, he signed a minor contract to produce two singles under the name "Pepe Sosa". As Pepe Sosa he released the songs "El mundo" (Jimmy Fontana's "Il Mondo") and "Ma Vie" without success. José returned to serenades and playing with Los PEG in night clubs. He left Los PEG, and took the artistic name "José José" in honor of his father, who had recently died of alcoholism. He joined his first name "José" with his father's first name - also José - from whom he says he inherited his voice. He signed a contract with RCA Victor and recorded his first album: José José (also known as Cuidado). The album featured songs by Rubén Fuentes and Armando Manzanero. It was arranged by Mario Patrón, who was considered the best jazz musician of Mexico, and employed Brazilian percussionist Mayuto Correa, who was in Mexico City playing with bossa nova stars João Gilberto, Carlos Lira, Leny Andrade and Tamba Trio. The album's sound is a combination of boleros and romantic ballads with a jazz and bossa nova influence. The quality of his debut album garnered praise from critics but did not achieve much popular success.
By the late 1960s his fame increased as he was featured on several TV shows performing his songs live. With songs such as "Una mañana" and "Cuidado", José started to get attention from the Mexican audience and media.
In early 1970 he released the song "La nave del olvido" which became his first big hit in Mexico and Latin America, and recorded his second album: La Nave Del Olvido. José's big break came on March 15, 1970, when he represented Mexico in the international song festival the II Festival de la Canción Latina (Latin Song Festival II, predecessor of the OTI Festival) with a performance of the song "El Triste". He received standing ovations and cheers from Angélica María, Alberto Vázquez, Marco Antonio Muñiz, the judges and the audience in the Teatro Ferrocarrilero in Mexico City. José José finished in third place which shocked the audience. Thanks to "El Triste", his popular romantic ballad style mixed with a unique voice made him a major star in Mexico. His first international tour included Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil and Argentina. He played leading roles in such minor films as Sueño de amor and La carrera del millón. José performed concerts at the Hollywood Palladium and the Hollywood Bowl.
During the early 1970s, José José became one of the best known romantic ballad singers in Latin America. He was featured constantly on popular Mexican television shows, where he shared stage with icons of the Hispanic music scene such as Marco Antonio Muñiz, Pedro Vargas and Carlos Lico among others. In 1974, he performed at the Casino Royale & Hotel in Las Vegas.
He had many international hits and toured Latin America several times during the early to mid-1970s. His main hits were: "Del altar a la tumba", "Buscando una sonrisa", "De pueblo en pueblo", "Soy como quieras tú" (Mina's "Sono, come tu mi vuoi"), "Cuando tu me quieras", "Hasta que vuelvas", "Candilejas" (Charles Chaplin's "Terry's Theme"), "Paloma 'Cada mañana que te vas'", "Sentimientos", "Vive", "Dejame conocerte" (Paul Anka's "Let Me Get To Know You"), "Divina Ilusión" and "Sabrás que te quiero". "El Príncipe" (The Prince) is the song that earned him the nickname El Príncipe de la canción (The Prince of Song).
In 1977, José signed with Ariola Records (today part of Sony BMG) and recorded Reencuentro in London. The album's main hits " El amar y el querer" and "Gavilán o paloma" garnered universal acclaim and increased his popularity. Between 1978 and 1980, he achieved great success with the albums Volcán, Lo Pasado, Pasado and Si Me Dejas Ahora. The main hits from these were: "O tú o yo", "Farolero", "Volcán", "Lo que un dia fué no será", "Lo pasado, pasado", "Si me dejas ahora", "Te quiero tal como eres" and "Almohada".
In 1980, José released the album Amor Amor, recorded in Los Angeles. Singles released from it included: "Insaciable amante", "No me digas que te vas", "Amor Amor" and the classic bolero "No me platiques mas". He later recorded Romántico. On this album, he recorded classic boleros with a touch of romantic ballad, bringing some bolero songs back to mainstream. In 1981 Gracias was released. The songs "Me basta" and "Preso" were its main hits. José released the highly successful Mi Vida in 1982. The album featured the hits: "Desesperado" and "Mi vida" (an autobiographic song written by his future partner Rafael Pérez-Botija). José co-produced his albums and wrote songs like "Si alguna vez" and "Amor para los dos". He did a duet with Lani Hall on the hit "Te quiero así". José's performance was sold-out for seven days in a row at the National Auditorium and a month in the popular night club El Patio. He recorded the Spanish version of the hit "New York, New York", as a tribute to Frank Sinatra.
In 1983, José released what proved to be by far the biggest album of his career: Secretos. It was written and produced by Manuel Alejandro and recorded in Spain. This was also his first album with a music video produced for each song. Its main hits were: "Lo dudo", "El amor acaba", "Lagrimas", "He renunciado a ti", and "A esa". Secretos was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the Grammy Awards of 1985. It has sold over 7 million copies. Following the release of Secretos, José continued the international success. He released Reflexiones in 1984. The album was written, produced and arranged by Rafael Pérez-Botija. The songs: "Payaso", "Seré", "Tu ganas", "De hombre a hombre", and "¿Y qué?" were the main hits. Reflexiones sold over 2 million copies worldwide, became his first number- one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums, and was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1986 Grammy Awards. Later, José José joined José Feliciano to release a duet that became a major hit for both: "Por ella". The song was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1986 Grammy.
In 1985, José José along with performers such as Plácido Domingo, Julio Iglesias, Roberto Carlos, José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma", Pedro Vargas and Vicente Fernández sang "Cantaré, cantarás". It was recorded in Los Angeles in April 1985 at the A&M Studios, the same studio used for "We Are The World". The same year, José starred in his autobiographic film Gavilán o Paloma, alongside Christian Bach and the comedian Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo. Later that year, he released the album Promesas, written, produced and arranged by Pérez-Botija. Its main hits were "Amantes", "Me vas a echar de menos", "Más", and "Tú me estás volviendo loco". The single "Pruébame" was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance at the 1987 Grammy Awards. Promesas became his second number-one album on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums. He received two Billboard awards: Top Latin Artist and Top Latin Album of 1985. On his next album Siempre Contigo in 1986 he worked with the Spanish producer and guitarist Paco Cepero. The songs: "Corre y ve con él", "Sin saber" and "¿Y Quién Puede Ser?" were its main hits. It was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the Grammy Awards of 1988 and became his third number-one album on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart.
In 1987, he released Soy Así, again written and produced by Rafael Pérez-Botija. It was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1989 Grammy Awards and became his fourth number-one album on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums. Soy Así included four successful singles: the title track reached the number-one position on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart while "Mi Hembra" peaked at number five, "Salúdamela Mucho" reached number 22, and "Vergüenza Me Da Quererte" reached number 8.
During the 1980s, José José sold out Madison Square Garden, The Dunes and performed several sessions at the Las Vegas Hilton, Greek Theatre, Gibson Amphitheatre and the Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City among others. He was referred to as Mexico's Top Singer in advertising for his shows. On 20 August 1988, he sold out Radio City Music Hall. That same year, José traveled to Israel and performed in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. In 1988, he played the role of the Mexican singer and composer Álvaro Carrillo in the movie Sabor A Mí, co-starring Angelica Aragón. In 1989, José sold out two massive concerts at the Plaza México, gathering over 100,000 people. The album ¿Qué Es El Amor? included the hit singles "Piel de azucar" and "Como Tú", and José reached to the top of popularity lists. The single "Como tú" spent ten weeks at number-one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart.
In 1990, Raúl Velasco made a special TV show to celebrate José's 25th career anniversary. The show, broadcast by Televisa, lasted over five hours and featured special guests such as Armando Manzanero, Libertad Lamarque, Vicente Fernández and Marco Antonio Muñiz. In 1990, he released the hit "Amnesia" of the album En las Buenas... y en las Malas. The single lasted 21 weeks on the charts and peaked at number-one on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks, while his next single "Atrapado", spent 16 weeks and peaked at number 7. In 1992, he released another hit: "40 y 20". From the same titled album, the song speaks about men who fall in love with women that are much younger than them and the reaction of the society to those situations. "40 y 20" lasted over 17 weeks on the charts and peaked at number four. His next single "Eso no más", spent 15 weeks and peaked at number five.
By the early 1990s, José's vocals began to deteriorate. It worsened over time and became evident in his live performances. His excessive drinking and unceasing activity of his career caused his voice to falter.
On August 1993, to commemorate the allegedly 30th anniversary of José's career, BMG hosted a tribute in the city of Puerto Vallarta. It was called 30 Años de ser el Príncipe (30 years of being the Prince). The tribute included some of the most prestigious artists of Spanish music such as Rocío Dúrcal, Camilo Sesto, Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Raúl di Blasio. The tribute coincided with his recent divorce, a serious relapse into alcoholism and a significant loss of vocal abilities. He appeared to be in poor physical shape, too thin and lacking energy. Camilo Sesto even took a break in the middle of the presentation to speak words of encouragement. The album was not released until 1994. At that time, José suffered the worst stage of alcoholism of his life. During 1993, he retired from the stage and went into rehab. Upon completion of his rehabilitation, he started seasons in places like the famous "Teatro Blanquita" of Mexico City, and the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, among others.
In 1994, after the success achieved a decade before with Secretos, José re-teamed with Manuel Alejandro and released the album Grandeza Mexicana. The title track peaked at number 12 on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks and spent over seven weeks on the charts. He did a duet with his son José Joél in the song "La fuerza de la sangre", second single of the album. In 1995, he played the lead role in the movie Perdóname Todo, a drama about an alcoholic has-been and how he tries to survive against himself and the music business. That same year, his album "Mujeriego" was released. It sold more than 180,000 copies in its first two weeks and reached number 12 on the Billboard Latin charts. The song "Llora corazón" lasted 11 weeks on the charts and peaked at number 6, while the second single, the title track, spent only two weeks on the charts. On 9 May 1996, "Llora corazón" was nominated for Pop Song of the Year in the Lo Nuestro Awards.
In 1996, he performed a duet with Paul Anka on "Déjame Conocerte (Let me Get to Know You)" from Anka's Latin album Amigos. In 1997, he performed at the Bally's Atlantic City.[30] His last album of the decade, Distancia, was released in 1998. A video of the single "Ojala que te mueras" was released. On September 1999, he joined fellow countrymen Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Argentine pianist Raúl di Blasio for a series of concerts dubbed "Noche Bohemia" (Bohemian Night) at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.
In 2001, with a deteriorating voice he recorded Tenampa. It was his first studio album with mariachi and the last one of his career. It was written and produced completely by Juan Gabriel. The single "Cada vez y cada vez" lasted two weeks on the charts. Tenampa received poor reviews and sold only about 500,000 units. After that, he retired from recording full-length albums. His vocal problems worsened, affecting not only his ability to sing, but also to speak. In 2003, BMG released a collection of three albums entitled El Principe Con Trio with some of his greatest hits recorded between 1969 and 1983, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied by the guitar trio "Los Tres Caballeros", transforming them into boleros. The technical work was overseen by José's long-time colleague Rafael Pérez Botija, who also directed and composed some of the original recordings. This collection of concept albums was a sales success.
In the mid-2000s, José appeared briefly as the Mystery Musician in the American movie Sueño and played the role of Erasmo Padilla (the father of Leticia "Lety" Padilla) in La Fea Más Bella, a successful Mexican version of the Colombian production Betty la Fea (adapted in the US as Ugly Betty). In 2006, José participated as a vocal coach in Televisa's hit show, Cantando por un sueño. In 2007, he won a TVyNovelas Award for best supporting actor for his work in La Fea Más Bella.
José released Mis Duetos in 2007, an album featuring duets he recorded in the past. However, it featured two new songs, "E-mail me" with his youngest daughter Sara, and "Aunque vivas con él" with pop singer Reyli. In 2008, José recorded an emotive song called "Volver a creer" ("Believe Again") with Yanni. The song is included on the album Yanni Voces. Yanni stated that he wanted to "help a true legend to fulfill his dream, to sing again". José José was invited by Yanni to sing their song live on Yanni's tour in Mexico. He published his autobiography Esta es mi vida (This is My Life).
In 2010, he released José José Ranchero, another concept album with some of his greatest hits, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied with mariachi, giving his classics a traditional Mexican sound. The same year, José launched his own perfume, called simply "José José", the profits from sales help women and children sick with HIV/AIDS.
José was planning a new, untitled album, adding that it would consist of nine unreleased tracks and a melody he used to sing in serenades "Que viva mi tristeza", from songwriter Armando Manzanero. It was never completed due to his vocal problems. In 2011, he went on the short Mexican tour "José José y sus amigos" (José José and friends), with singers Dulce, Carlos Cuevas, Celso Piña, and Chamin Correa.
Throughout his career, José José has been very open about his personal life with the press and his audience. He constantly grants interviews and answers questions about his family, friends, alcoholism, financial problems, health issues, and other subjects.
In 1970 he started a relationship with TV hostess, actress, and model Ana Elena Noreña, known in show business as Anel. That year they split and he married Natalia "Kiki" Herrera Calles, a socialite twenty years older. He separated from Herrera and returned to Anel shortly after. He divorced Herrera in 1975 and married Anel in 1976. They had two children: their first-born José Francisco (known as José Joél) who was born in 1975, and their daughter Marysol Estrella, born in 1982.
José told Selecciones magazine that from 1985 to 1987, he underwent a serious personal crisis because his life "was spent on airplanes, tour buses and locked in a hotel room". In 1991 he divorced Anel. Several years before he finished his partnership with his manager Manuel Noreña, Anel's brother. In 1995 he married Sara Salazar, his third wife. The same year during a Latin American tour, his third child Sara was born. He lived in Miami, Florida with his wife.
José said that he started drinking at the age of fifteen, when his father (an alcoholic) left home.[43] As a result of his alcoholism, he developed a cocaine habit.
He stated that his addiction was because he "was frail, weak, innocent, ignorant, weak-willed and did not know how to say no". In the early 1970s, after the success of "El Triste", he fell into alcoholism but with help of his friends and family he managed to stop drinking for a while. His ongoing battle against alcoholism continued during the 1970s and 1980s. He attended AA meetings and stopped drinking for periods of time, but fell steadily into the addiction. After his divorce from Anel in 1991 he reached his lowest point, reportedly declaring that he wanted to die drinking. With the help of his friends, family and fellow artists, he decided to go to rehab. He went to the Hazelden clinic in Minnesota for rehab and remains a sober recovering alcoholic.
José suffered from a severe case of pneumonia in 1972 and his thoracic diaphragm was paralyzed. The disease almost ended his career. He recovered after months of therapy involving breathing exercises. One of his lungs was permanently damaged.
In 1987 he underwent an operation at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to remove nodes in his vocal fold as a consequence of the excessive use of cortisone before singing, alcohol use, and the lack of rest after many of his performances. José would suffer dire consequences from his problem with alcoholism, as his health faltered dearly during the 1990s. He developed diabetes.
In 2001, he suffered from a case of emphysema.[45] The effects of alcoholism, the abuse of cortisone, and his hiatus hernia have not only affected his ability to sing but also to talk. In 2007, he suffered from Bell's palsy. As a result of all these problems, he has fought a serious depression in recent years. He acknowledged this during an interview on the Univision program Don Francisco Presenta..., hosted by Don Francisco. He struggled with diabetic retinopathy in one of his eyes undergoing a successful operation. In 2012, he underwent a stomach surgery due to gastritis. In November 2013, he underwent an operation to remove cataracts from one of his eyes.
José has made his current financial problems public. Despite being one of the most recognized Latin artists for decades, his alcoholism caused him serious monetary loss. His career declined when he lost his vocal ability, stopping income from live performances. He claims that during his career he was constantly defrauded by people close to him, including his former wife Anel and her brother. On November 2008, his current wife suffered from a cerebral haemorrhage, José stated that the medical bills nearly caused him to go bankrupt. He told TV Notas magazine that he and his family live "day by day" and in 2014, he sold his five-million-dollar house in Coral Gables, Florida and moved to an apartment in Miami.
In March 2017, he announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
On 28 September 2019, José José died of the cancer on Miami, Florida at the age of 71.
Born into a family of musicians and raised in Mexico City, José began his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenades. He later joined a jazz and bossa nova trio where he sang and played bass and double bass. José found success as a solo artist in the early 1970s. Demonstrating his tenor vocal ability with a stunning performance of the song "El Triste" at a Latin music festival held in Mexico City in 1970, he climbed the Latin charts during that decade. Having achieved recognition as a balladeer, his singing garnered universal critical acclaim from musical peers and media.
In the 1980s, after signing with Ariola Records, José rose to international prominence as one of the most popular and talented Latin performers. His 1983 album Secretos has sold over 7 million units. With many international hits, he received several Grammy nominations and recognition worldwide. He sold out in venues such as Madison Square Garden and Radio City Music Hall. His music reached non-Spanish-speaking countries like Japan, Israel and Russia. José has also forged a career as an actor, starring in movies such as Gavilán o Paloma and Perdóname Todo.
Also known in the entertainment world as El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song), his performance and vocal style have influenced many Latin pop artists in a career that has spanned more than four decades.[4][5][6] Because of his vocals and popularity, José José is considered by Latin audience and media as an icon of Latin pop music and one of the most emblematic Mexican singers of his time.
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz was born on 17 February 1948 in Azcapotzalco, Mexico City. He was raised in a Roman Catholic family of gifted musicians. His father, José Sosa Esquivel, was an operatic tenor (tenor comprimario) and his mother, Margarita Ortiz, was a classical pianist; neither achieved much success. When José showed interest in singing, they tried to discourage him claiming that it was too difficult to be successful in show business. In 1963, when he was fifteen years old, his mother gave him his first piano. In that time, his reportedly alcoholic father abandoned the family forcing José to work to help his mother and younger brother.
In his early teens, José began his attempts to become a singer. He started his career with serenades. Later, he co-founded a bossa nova and jazz trio called Los PEG, in which he sang and played bass and double bass. The band played at Mexico City's major jazz venues where musicians including Dizzy Gillespie, Erroll Garner, Antonio Carlos Jobim and João Gilberto used to play.
In 1967, looking for a solo career, he signed a minor contract to produce two singles under the name "Pepe Sosa". As Pepe Sosa he released the songs "El mundo" (Jimmy Fontana's "Il Mondo") and "Ma Vie" without success. José returned to serenades and playing with Los PEG in night clubs. He left Los PEG, and took the artistic name "José José" in honor of his father, who had recently died of alcoholism. He joined his first name "José" with his father's first name - also José - from whom he says he inherited his voice. He signed a contract with RCA Victor and recorded his first album: José José (also known as Cuidado). The album featured songs by Rubén Fuentes and Armando Manzanero. It was arranged by Mario Patrón, who was considered the best jazz musician of Mexico, and employed Brazilian percussionist Mayuto Correa, who was in Mexico City playing with bossa nova stars João Gilberto, Carlos Lira, Leny Andrade and Tamba Trio. The album's sound is a combination of boleros and romantic ballads with a jazz and bossa nova influence. The quality of his debut album garnered praise from critics but did not achieve much popular success.
By the late 1960s his fame increased as he was featured on several TV shows performing his songs live. With songs such as "Una mañana" and "Cuidado", José started to get attention from the Mexican audience and media.
In early 1970 he released the song "La nave del olvido" which became his first big hit in Mexico and Latin America, and recorded his second album: La Nave Del Olvido. José's big break came on March 15, 1970, when he represented Mexico in the international song festival the II Festival de la Canción Latina (Latin Song Festival II, predecessor of the OTI Festival) with a performance of the song "El Triste". He received standing ovations and cheers from Angélica María, Alberto Vázquez, Marco Antonio Muñiz, the judges and the audience in the Teatro Ferrocarrilero in Mexico City. José José finished in third place which shocked the audience. Thanks to "El Triste", his popular romantic ballad style mixed with a unique voice made him a major star in Mexico. His first international tour included Los Angeles, Miami, Puerto Rico, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Brazil and Argentina. He played leading roles in such minor films as Sueño de amor and La carrera del millón. José performed concerts at the Hollywood Palladium and the Hollywood Bowl.
During the early 1970s, José José became one of the best known romantic ballad singers in Latin America. He was featured constantly on popular Mexican television shows, where he shared stage with icons of the Hispanic music scene such as Marco Antonio Muñiz, Pedro Vargas and Carlos Lico among others. In 1974, he performed at the Casino Royale & Hotel in Las Vegas.
He had many international hits and toured Latin America several times during the early to mid-1970s. His main hits were: "Del altar a la tumba", "Buscando una sonrisa", "De pueblo en pueblo", "Soy como quieras tú" (Mina's "Sono, come tu mi vuoi"), "Cuando tu me quieras", "Hasta que vuelvas", "Candilejas" (Charles Chaplin's "Terry's Theme"), "Paloma 'Cada mañana que te vas'", "Sentimientos", "Vive", "Dejame conocerte" (Paul Anka's "Let Me Get To Know You"), "Divina Ilusión" and "Sabrás que te quiero". "El Príncipe" (The Prince) is the song that earned him the nickname El Príncipe de la canción (The Prince of Song).
In 1977, José signed with Ariola Records (today part of Sony BMG) and recorded Reencuentro in London. The album's main hits " El amar y el querer" and "Gavilán o paloma" garnered universal acclaim and increased his popularity. Between 1978 and 1980, he achieved great success with the albums Volcán, Lo Pasado, Pasado and Si Me Dejas Ahora. The main hits from these were: "O tú o yo", "Farolero", "Volcán", "Lo que un dia fué no será", "Lo pasado, pasado", "Si me dejas ahora", "Te quiero tal como eres" and "Almohada".
In 1980, José released the album Amor Amor, recorded in Los Angeles. Singles released from it included: "Insaciable amante", "No me digas que te vas", "Amor Amor" and the classic bolero "No me platiques mas". He later recorded Romántico. On this album, he recorded classic boleros with a touch of romantic ballad, bringing some bolero songs back to mainstream. In 1981 Gracias was released. The songs "Me basta" and "Preso" were its main hits. José released the highly successful Mi Vida in 1982. The album featured the hits: "Desesperado" and "Mi vida" (an autobiographic song written by his future partner Rafael Pérez-Botija). José co-produced his albums and wrote songs like "Si alguna vez" and "Amor para los dos". He did a duet with Lani Hall on the hit "Te quiero así". José's performance was sold-out for seven days in a row at the National Auditorium and a month in the popular night club El Patio. He recorded the Spanish version of the hit "New York, New York", as a tribute to Frank Sinatra.
In 1983, José released what proved to be by far the biggest album of his career: Secretos. It was written and produced by Manuel Alejandro and recorded in Spain. This was also his first album with a music video produced for each song. Its main hits were: "Lo dudo", "El amor acaba", "Lagrimas", "He renunciado a ti", and "A esa". Secretos was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the Grammy Awards of 1985. It has sold over 7 million copies. Following the release of Secretos, José continued the international success. He released Reflexiones in 1984. The album was written, produced and arranged by Rafael Pérez-Botija. The songs: "Payaso", "Seré", "Tu ganas", "De hombre a hombre", and "¿Y qué?" were the main hits. Reflexiones sold over 2 million copies worldwide, became his first number- one on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums, and was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1986 Grammy Awards. Later, José José joined José Feliciano to release a duet that became a major hit for both: "Por ella". The song was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1986 Grammy.
In 1985, José José along with performers such as Plácido Domingo, Julio Iglesias, Roberto Carlos, José Luis Rodríguez "El Puma", Pedro Vargas and Vicente Fernández sang "Cantaré, cantarás". It was recorded in Los Angeles in April 1985 at the A&M Studios, the same studio used for "We Are The World". The same year, José starred in his autobiographic film Gavilán o Paloma, alongside Christian Bach and the comedian Jorge Ortiz de Pinedo. Later that year, he released the album Promesas, written, produced and arranged by Pérez-Botija. Its main hits were "Amantes", "Me vas a echar de menos", "Más", and "Tú me estás volviendo loco". The single "Pruébame" was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance at the 1987 Grammy Awards. Promesas became his second number-one album on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums. He received two Billboard awards: Top Latin Artist and Top Latin Album of 1985. On his next album Siempre Contigo in 1986 he worked with the Spanish producer and guitarist Paco Cepero. The songs: "Corre y ve con él", "Sin saber" and "¿Y Quién Puede Ser?" were its main hits. It was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the Grammy Awards of 1988 and became his third number-one album on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums chart.
In 1987, he released Soy Así, again written and produced by Rafael Pérez-Botija. It was nominated for Best Latin Pop Performance in the 1989 Grammy Awards and became his fourth number-one album on the Billboard Latin Pop Albums. Soy Así included four successful singles: the title track reached the number-one position on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart while "Mi Hembra" peaked at number five, "Salúdamela Mucho" reached number 22, and "Vergüenza Me Da Quererte" reached number 8.
During the 1980s, José José sold out Madison Square Garden, The Dunes and performed several sessions at the Las Vegas Hilton, Greek Theatre, Gibson Amphitheatre and the Tropicana Casino and Resort Atlantic City among others. He was referred to as Mexico's Top Singer in advertising for his shows. On 20 August 1988, he sold out Radio City Music Hall. That same year, José traveled to Israel and performed in Tel Aviv and Jerusalem. In 1988, he played the role of the Mexican singer and composer Álvaro Carrillo in the movie Sabor A Mí, co-starring Angelica Aragón. In 1989, José sold out two massive concerts at the Plaza México, gathering over 100,000 people. The album ¿Qué Es El Amor? included the hit singles "Piel de azucar" and "Como Tú", and José reached to the top of popularity lists. The single "Como tú" spent ten weeks at number-one on the Billboard Hot Latin Tracks chart.
In 1990, Raúl Velasco made a special TV show to celebrate José's 25th career anniversary. The show, broadcast by Televisa, lasted over five hours and featured special guests such as Armando Manzanero, Libertad Lamarque, Vicente Fernández and Marco Antonio Muñiz. In 1990, he released the hit "Amnesia" of the album En las Buenas... y en las Malas. The single lasted 21 weeks on the charts and peaked at number-one on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks, while his next single "Atrapado", spent 16 weeks and peaked at number 7. In 1992, he released another hit: "40 y 20". From the same titled album, the song speaks about men who fall in love with women that are much younger than them and the reaction of the society to those situations. "40 y 20" lasted over 17 weeks on the charts and peaked at number four. His next single "Eso no más", spent 15 weeks and peaked at number five.
By the early 1990s, José's vocals began to deteriorate. It worsened over time and became evident in his live performances. His excessive drinking and unceasing activity of his career caused his voice to falter.
On August 1993, to commemorate the allegedly 30th anniversary of José's career, BMG hosted a tribute in the city of Puerto Vallarta. It was called 30 Años de ser el Príncipe (30 years of being the Prince). The tribute included some of the most prestigious artists of Spanish music such as Rocío Dúrcal, Camilo Sesto, Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Raúl di Blasio. The tribute coincided with his recent divorce, a serious relapse into alcoholism and a significant loss of vocal abilities. He appeared to be in poor physical shape, too thin and lacking energy. Camilo Sesto even took a break in the middle of the presentation to speak words of encouragement. The album was not released until 1994. At that time, José suffered the worst stage of alcoholism of his life. During 1993, he retired from the stage and went into rehab. Upon completion of his rehabilitation, he started seasons in places like the famous "Teatro Blanquita" of Mexico City, and the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles, among others.
In 1994, after the success achieved a decade before with Secretos, José re-teamed with Manuel Alejandro and released the album Grandeza Mexicana. The title track peaked at number 12 on Billboard Hot Latin Tracks and spent over seven weeks on the charts. He did a duet with his son José Joél in the song "La fuerza de la sangre", second single of the album. In 1995, he played the lead role in the movie Perdóname Todo, a drama about an alcoholic has-been and how he tries to survive against himself and the music business. That same year, his album "Mujeriego" was released. It sold more than 180,000 copies in its first two weeks and reached number 12 on the Billboard Latin charts. The song "Llora corazón" lasted 11 weeks on the charts and peaked at number 6, while the second single, the title track, spent only two weeks on the charts. On 9 May 1996, "Llora corazón" was nominated for Pop Song of the Year in the Lo Nuestro Awards.
In 1996, he performed a duet with Paul Anka on "Déjame Conocerte (Let me Get to Know You)" from Anka's Latin album Amigos. In 1997, he performed at the Bally's Atlantic City.[30] His last album of the decade, Distancia, was released in 1998. A video of the single "Ojala que te mueras" was released. On September 1999, he joined fellow countrymen Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Argentine pianist Raúl di Blasio for a series of concerts dubbed "Noche Bohemia" (Bohemian Night) at the Gibson Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.
In 2001, with a deteriorating voice he recorded Tenampa. It was his first studio album with mariachi and the last one of his career. It was written and produced completely by Juan Gabriel. The single "Cada vez y cada vez" lasted two weeks on the charts. Tenampa received poor reviews and sold only about 500,000 units. After that, he retired from recording full-length albums. His vocal problems worsened, affecting not only his ability to sing, but also to speak. In 2003, BMG released a collection of three albums entitled El Principe Con Trio with some of his greatest hits recorded between 1969 and 1983, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied by the guitar trio "Los Tres Caballeros", transforming them into boleros. The technical work was overseen by José's long-time colleague Rafael Pérez Botija, who also directed and composed some of the original recordings. This collection of concept albums was a sales success.
In the mid-2000s, José appeared briefly as the Mystery Musician in the American movie Sueño and played the role of Erasmo Padilla (the father of Leticia "Lety" Padilla) in La Fea Más Bella, a successful Mexican version of the Colombian production Betty la Fea (adapted in the US as Ugly Betty). In 2006, José participated as a vocal coach in Televisa's hit show, Cantando por un sueño. In 2007, he won a TVyNovelas Award for best supporting actor for his work in La Fea Más Bella.
José released Mis Duetos in 2007, an album featuring duets he recorded in the past. However, it featured two new songs, "E-mail me" with his youngest daughter Sara, and "Aunque vivas con él" with pop singer Reyli. In 2008, José recorded an emotive song called "Volver a creer" ("Believe Again") with Yanni. The song is included on the album Yanni Voces. Yanni stated that he wanted to "help a true legend to fulfill his dream, to sing again". José José was invited by Yanni to sing their song live on Yanni's tour in Mexico. He published his autobiography Esta es mi vida (This is My Life).
In 2010, he released José José Ranchero, another concept album with some of his greatest hits, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied with mariachi, giving his classics a traditional Mexican sound. The same year, José launched his own perfume, called simply "José José", the profits from sales help women and children sick with HIV/AIDS.
José was planning a new, untitled album, adding that it would consist of nine unreleased tracks and a melody he used to sing in serenades "Que viva mi tristeza", from songwriter Armando Manzanero. It was never completed due to his vocal problems. In 2011, he went on the short Mexican tour "José José y sus amigos" (José José and friends), with singers Dulce, Carlos Cuevas, Celso Piña, and Chamin Correa.
Throughout his career, José José has been very open about his personal life with the press and his audience. He constantly grants interviews and answers questions about his family, friends, alcoholism, financial problems, health issues, and other subjects.
In 1970 he started a relationship with TV hostess, actress, and model Ana Elena Noreña, known in show business as Anel. That year they split and he married Natalia "Kiki" Herrera Calles, a socialite twenty years older. He separated from Herrera and returned to Anel shortly after. He divorced Herrera in 1975 and married Anel in 1976. They had two children: their first-born José Francisco (known as José Joél) who was born in 1975, and their daughter Marysol Estrella, born in 1982.
José told Selecciones magazine that from 1985 to 1987, he underwent a serious personal crisis because his life "was spent on airplanes, tour buses and locked in a hotel room". In 1991 he divorced Anel. Several years before he finished his partnership with his manager Manuel Noreña, Anel's brother. In 1995 he married Sara Salazar, his third wife. The same year during a Latin American tour, his third child Sara was born. He lived in Miami, Florida with his wife.
José said that he started drinking at the age of fifteen, when his father (an alcoholic) left home.[43] As a result of his alcoholism, he developed a cocaine habit.
He stated that his addiction was because he "was frail, weak, innocent, ignorant, weak-willed and did not know how to say no". In the early 1970s, after the success of "El Triste", he fell into alcoholism but with help of his friends and family he managed to stop drinking for a while. His ongoing battle against alcoholism continued during the 1970s and 1980s. He attended AA meetings and stopped drinking for periods of time, but fell steadily into the addiction. After his divorce from Anel in 1991 he reached his lowest point, reportedly declaring that he wanted to die drinking. With the help of his friends, family and fellow artists, he decided to go to rehab. He went to the Hazelden clinic in Minnesota for rehab and remains a sober recovering alcoholic.
José suffered from a severe case of pneumonia in 1972 and his thoracic diaphragm was paralyzed. The disease almost ended his career. He recovered after months of therapy involving breathing exercises. One of his lungs was permanently damaged.
In 1987 he underwent an operation at the Cedars-Sinai Medical Center to remove nodes in his vocal fold as a consequence of the excessive use of cortisone before singing, alcohol use, and the lack of rest after many of his performances. José would suffer dire consequences from his problem with alcoholism, as his health faltered dearly during the 1990s. He developed diabetes.
In 2001, he suffered from a case of emphysema.[45] The effects of alcoholism, the abuse of cortisone, and his hiatus hernia have not only affected his ability to sing but also to talk. In 2007, he suffered from Bell's palsy. As a result of all these problems, he has fought a serious depression in recent years. He acknowledged this during an interview on the Univision program Don Francisco Presenta..., hosted by Don Francisco. He struggled with diabetic retinopathy in one of his eyes undergoing a successful operation. In 2012, he underwent a stomach surgery due to gastritis. In November 2013, he underwent an operation to remove cataracts from one of his eyes.
José has made his current financial problems public. Despite being one of the most recognized Latin artists for decades, his alcoholism caused him serious monetary loss. His career declined when he lost his vocal ability, stopping income from live performances. He claims that during his career he was constantly defrauded by people close to him, including his former wife Anel and her brother. On November 2008, his current wife suffered from a cerebral haemorrhage, José stated that the medical bills nearly caused him to go bankrupt. He told TV Notas magazine that he and his family live "day by day" and in 2014, he sold his five-million-dollar house in Coral Gables, Florida and moved to an apartment in Miami.
In March 2017, he announced that he was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.
On 28 September 2019, José José died of the cancer on Miami, Florida at the age of 71.
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40 y 20 Mentiras son todas mentiras Cosas que dice la gente Decir qu…
A Esa No, ya no creo en Dios Ni en todas sus troanes Ya…
A Partir de Hoy A partir de hoy, tú vas por tu rumbo, yo voy…
A Ratos A ratos Me ofreces amor, a ratos Te gustan las aventuras …
A Un Amigo Eres tan hermosa Y tú como un amigo es que me…
Adiós Se quebró la calma Y el silencio en ruido se volvió Quedaron…
Adios Princesa Jamás te he visto tan bella, te lo juro Cuánta gente,…
Agua Con Sal Cuando una gota de lluvia, por tu carita rodó, yo dije llo…
Ahora No Ahora no, será otra vez, ahora no, no puedo hoy, será…
Ahora O Nunca Me sentí culpable, al besar tu piel, retiré mi cuerpo de t…
Alas Decepción, cuando en la vida hay algo que causa dolor Y…
Aléjate Te juro Te juro Que no comprendo y me atormento Te vas y…
Alejate Te juro, que no comprendo y me atormento te vas y vienes…
Alguien Un día que estés muy sola y tengas tiempo de…
Alguien Que Te Extraña Son las dos de la mañana Cuando escribo esta carta Parec…
Alguien Vendrá La soledad es pasajera, Siempre se va tal como llega, Algu…
Almohada Noche otra vez Me emociono porque es hora de soñar Y solo…
Amame Es tanto tiempo ya Que hoy quisiera saber Sí aun vivo en…
Ámame Es tanto tiempo ya, Que hoy quisiera saber, Sí aún vivo en…
amandote Eres el final de mi viaje La ensenada donde mi ansiedad Pued…
Amándote Eres el final de mi viaje, La ensenada donde mi ansiedad, …
Amantes Amantes Que pasaron por mi vida Aliviando las heridas De …
Amar Y Querer Casi todos sabemos querer Pero pocos sabemos amar Es que…
Amnesia Usted me cuenta que nosotros dos Fuimos amantes Y que llegam…
Amor Amor, es lo que siente la gente, cuando se enamora, yo lo…
Amor Acaba Porque el alma se vacía Como el cántaro en la nube ¡El…
Amor Amor Hei E eu até já fiz café Pra tu não vir…
Amor De Discoteque Te encontré una vez, bailando sola en una discoteque y no …
Amor Lo Que Se Dice Recordarás mi casa amor Y llamarás corriendo Vendrás a huir …
Amor Mío Amor mío tu rostro querido No sabe guardar secretos de amor…
Amoras Amoras, todo lo que tocas, lo que escuchas y miras, Amoras…
anda y ve Y si la ves por ahí, pregúntale su nombre Que yo…
Ando Volando Bajo Tengo el corazón cansado por poco no se ha parado de tanto…
Antes Ya ves Que fácil es decir lo siento Me juzgaron siempre ante…
Aqui Estoy Yo Cuanto yo te pude haber amado Si me hubieras encontrado jus…
Asi De Facil Un buen dia me ire para nunca volver y me vas a…
Atrapado Que tal mi amor Estoy aquí para decir que se…
Aún Estoy de Pie Me llamas, te acobardas Y cuelgas la bocina Es tarde y yo…
Aunque Vivas Con El por qué ya no te tengo ? Te tenido enfrente…
Avalancha Todo el mundo se avalanza a conseguir con ansia paz cariño…
Bohemio Cuando llegan a mi mesa los recuerdos Las historias situacio…
Buenos Dias Amor Confundí tu piel de nácar con la mañana Confundí tus ojos…
Buscando una Sonrisa Voy por la vida voy por el mundo Una sonrisa al…
Cada Mañana Cada mañana sentirás Te lo prometo, algo mejor Una aventura …
Cada Vez Y Cada Vez Cada vez que te veo más me enamoro, de tu boca de…
Caminante Quiero volver a ver mi negra que más ya no aguanto tomo…
Camino Verde Hoy he vuelto a pasar por aquel camino verde Que por…
Cancionero Yo soy un humilde cancionero Y cantarte quiero Una historia …
Candilejas Letra de "Candilejas" Tu llegaste a mi cuando me voy Eres l…
Candy Si estoy enojado Mejor no escuches Las cosas que te digo Pue…
Caso Comun Y Corriente Hoy me desperté sin ti, Si el sol ha salido…
Cirano hoy te vas a encontrar, nuevamente con el Lo se por…
Cómo deseo hoy que sea mañana Cómo deseo hoy que sea mañana para Estar en tus brazos…
Como Extraño Mi Pueblo Como extraño mi pueblo, mi pueblo tan querido Sus tejados ro…
Cómo Fue Como fue No se decirte como fue No se explicarme que pasó Pe…
Como Hacer para Olvídar Aqui estoy en el tenampa El mariachi toca y canta Y el…
Como Has Hecho Não há Deus como tu, oh Senhor! Tu és grande. És…
Como Le Haces Esas mujeres, Tan amadas, tan amantes, tan queridas Import…
Como Ser Diferente Esta vez no quería cantarle a este amor Esta vez no…
Como Tu Mi tranquilidad es muy valiosa Porque me das la paz Mi tranq…
Como tú Yo miraba la vida pasar parado a la orilla, convertida en…
Como Un Lunar Letra de "Como Un Lunar" Como se lleva un lunar Todos podemo…
Como Ya No Me Amas Como ya no me amas voy a irme lejos, donde nunca alguien …
Condenado Condenado a tu amor Daria mi vida por no haberte conocido Y…
Contigo en la Distancia No existe un momento del día En que pueda apartarme…
Contigo No Que duro es para mi decirte que no quiero Que ya…
Corre Y Ve Con El A quien quieres engañar Si puedo leer la verdad en…
Cosa De Dos Yo no sé qué pasa en esta vida Que todo viene…
Cosas Imposibles Tomar tus manos, besar tu boca, ser tu alegría, sentirte …
Cruz De Olvido Con el atardecer, me iré de ti, me iré sin tí, me alejaré…
Cuando el Amor Se Va de Casa Enfrente de la puerta de la sala donde entre …
Cuando Tú Me Quieras Noche a noche sueño contigo, Siento tu vida en la mia, Cual…
Cuando Un Amor Se Muere Al igual que una flor se marchita Porque ya no…
Cuando vallas conmigo Cuando vayas conmigo no mires a nadie Que tú sabes que…
Cuidado Cuidado, mucho cuidado Que estás tomando por un rumbo eq…
Danse avec moi Music, sex, party Yeah JC (JC) Lara lara lara larala Dan, da…
De Hombre A Hombre Créeme Si yo pudiera tenerla Como la puedes tener No duda…
De Pueblo En Pueblo Vagaba solo de pueblo en pueblo sin un cariño, yo no…
De Que Callada Manera Con la sonrisa puesta por tu calle voy perdido Parece que…
Déjalo Todo Dejalo todo, vente conmigo a navegar un nuevo río, en…
Dejalo Todo Dejalo todo, vente conmigo a navegar un nuevo río, en un v…
Dejame Conocerte Deja conocerte Déjame soñar Vivir un momento De felicidad D…
Del Altar a la Tumba Te dije que te extraño, te dije que te quiero, y que…
Déle Gracias a la Vida Se que tiene usted razón Y que son puras verdaderas…
Desesperado Vuelve Por favor como estés Como sea que a nadie…
Dios Es Amor La da, da da da da la da, da da…
Disimula Disimula Haz como si no pasara nada Bésame en tu mente, pe…
Distancia Nunca mais você ouviu falar de mim Mas eu continuei a…
Divina Ilusión Divina ilusión... bello porque Un sueño fue... que no se rea…
Dónde Andarás Voy a dejarte me dijiste aquella noche Voy a olvidarte…
Donde Vas Dices que me amas Y no puedo entender La forma de entregar…
Dos Sufrimos los dos y logramos vencer, las fuerzas de la adver…
Dos Amores Se puede tener a un tiempo dos amores y querer…
Dos Rosas Son dos rosas, Una blanca y otra roja, Es la blanca la…
Egoista Si me dices que no Y esta noche te vas, es…
Egoísta Si me dices que no y ésta noche te vas es egoísmo. Si…
El Él, me esta aparatando de tu vida él me esta robando…
Él Él, me está aparatando de tu vida él, me esta robando…
El Amar y el Querer Casi todos sabemos querer Pero pocos sabemos amar Y es que a…
El Amor Acaba Porque el alma se vacía Como el cántaro en la nube ¡El…
El Dia Mas Triste Del Mundo Cada vez que amanece Y entre sueños te nombro Cuando extiend…
El Es Tu Hombre No intentes darme celos Si sé que no te va,…
El Mas Feliz Del Mundo Me dio la espalda la fortuna una mañana Y me quede…
El Mundo Vestirme elegante ya no es necesario Se fue mi motivó pa'…
El Principe Imagínate que un príncipe Te trae bellas flores de color T…
El Reloj Reloj no marques las horas Porque voy a enloquecer Ella se i…
El Triste Qué triste fue decirnos adiós Cuando nos adorábamos más Hast…
El Último Beso Un minuto nada más antes de irte, sólo pierdes un minuto…
En las Puertas del Colegio Inútilmente Hoy me acuerdo de ti Cuando ya el fuego De tu am…
En Ti Creo en ti Sin cegarme ni ponerte exclamación Como en el bue…
En Una Tarde De Verano En una tarde de un verano Me fui a la casa…
Entre Ella y Tú Entre ella y tu Hay tal diferencia Tu me das la vida Ella…
Es Mejor Soñar Un día tras otro tu te dejas ir Una vida así…
Es Que Te Quiero La tristre soledad por las esquinas Viajera del dolor, llegó…
Es Un Angel Es un ángel me dije cuando la vi Es un ángel…
Esa Canción de Ayer Esta canción de amor es la canción de ayer Estando junto…
Esa Mujer Ella tiene movimiento se apodera del salón Ella baila salsa …
Escuchando Ofertas Ya no te queda más que hacer mas que emprender…
Ese Hombre Sin Ti Me parece que a ti se te acabó el silencio Un…
Eso No Mas No soporto esto más, enloquezco y no sé Si ya perdí…
Eso Nomas Cuando ya no estemos juntos y la gente te pregunte lo que…
Esta Noche Yes it is! Yo sé que apenas nos conocimos, amor Pero yo…
Esta Noche Te Voy a Estrenar No me dejas que te toque Ni la sombra de tu…
Estabamos Juntos Aquella tarde gris Mientras brillaba el sol Sentí una flor …
Estas Segura Mírame, así que te hace muy, muy feliz Y porque esa…
Farolero Yo sería farolero Si tú te hicieras farola Que me espera…
Franqueza Perdona mi franquesa que tal vez busques descaro Yo se que…
Gavilan o Paloma No dejabas de mirar estabas sola Completamente bella y sensu…
Gavilán o paloma No dejabas de mirar estabas sola. Completamente bella y sens…
Gotas De Fuego Tu silencio es mi tortura Amor, vuelve a mí Sé que amarte…
Gracias ¿Cómo puedo pagar? que me quieran a mi por todas mis cancion…
Grandeza Mexicana Mi voluntad se fué, Mi voluntad faltaba, No supe lo…
Hasta Que Vuelvas Andaré tu risa que dejó tibio mi lecho Buscaré tu llanto…
Hay un Mañana José: Donde estas?, donde estas?, La vida pasa y tú…
Hay una mañana Una mañana Una mañana linda Como una flor Tu corazón…
He Renunciado a Ti He renunciado a ti definitivamente He renunciado a ti y…
He Sido He sido el ave que brotó de las cenizas De tantas…
Hoy Cuando Tu Ya No Estas Con una noche de inverno con unas flores marchitas dejaste…
Hoy Que Faltas Tu Hoy que faltas tú, Cambian en mi todas las cosas, Antes junt…
Hoy Te Esperare HOY QUE TE DIGO ADIOS YA ME VOY Samuel Alapizco Jiménez YA…
Hoy Vuelvo A Ser...El Triste HOY VUELVO A SER EL TRISTE José José(1.975)Album Tan cerca t…
Infiel En silencio me alejaré de tí No pienso reprocharte nada Fabr…
Insaciable Amante En tus ojos habladores Pude ver otros amores Mientras yo cal…
Jaque Mate Para que seguir fingiendo, y quitándole importancia Si sabem…
Jose Jose Me toca escribir mi propia historia Me toca naufragar entre …
José y Manuel José ya ves, que el hombre es el único animal…
La Amante Perfecta Cuando amaneces a mi lado Cuando un beso me regalas Cuando s…
La Barca Dicen que la distancia es el olvido. Pero yo no consigo…
La Barca De Nuestro Amor Para que palabras vanas, para que gritos y ofensas, Que…
La Fuerza De La Sangre Olvida quien soy yo Y hablemos de hombre a hombre…
La Gloria Eres Tú Eres mi bien lo que me tiene extasiado Porque negar que…
La Nave Del Olvido Espera Aún la nave del olvido no ha partido No condenemos al…
La Noche de los Dos Boca de siempre antojo, manos de nunca olvido, ojos de ris…
La Primera Vez Esta es la primera vez, Que voy a decir, te quiero, Esta…
La Vida Pasa La ven pasar de esquina a esquina Su caminar los…
Lágrimas Yo sin ti hundirme y me estremezco Si veo caer tus…
Lastima No me provoques Mira que no estoy solo No coquetees más …
Lástima No me provoques, mira que no estoy solo, no coquetees más.…
Libérame Entre tus brazos Me llevaste a tus terrenos Me alejaste de m…
Llegara Llegará el día que tu me quieras La noche que mis…
Llegaste a Mí Llegaste a mí Como la vida con la primavera, Estoy aquí, …
Llora Corazón Hoy he vuelto a recordarla cuanto quise a esa mujer…
Lluvia En La Tarde Cuantas veces hemos estado juntos Y he deseado que empiece a…
Lo Dudo Anda y ve Te está esperando Anda y ve No lo hagas por…
Lo Pasado Pasado Ya lo pasado pasado, no me interesa (el ayer) Si antes…
Lo Que No Fue No Será En tus manos yo aprendí a beber agua Fui gorrión que…
Lo Que No Fue No Sera En tus manos yo aprendí a beber agua, fuí gorrión que…
Lo Que Quedó de Mí Yo no quería amarte tanto y Sin embargo yo te amé Yo…
Lo Que Un Dia Fue No Sera En tus manos yo aprendí a beber agua Fui gorrión que…
Los Amantes Letra de "Los Amantes" Cualquier día, cualquier hora Volvere…
Luz de Luna El hombre de las mil lunas Ya se ha perdido en…
Madre Solo Hay Una Mamá abrazeme Con todo su cariño Yo no debí crecer Debí ser …
Madrecita Madrecita del alma querida En mi pecho yo llevo una flor No…
Mañana sí No es una buena noche para marcharte Tampoco es el…
Mañana Si No es una buena noche, para marcharte tampoco es el momento…
Marionetas Del Destino Soy como el ave que anida Una corta temporada, Siempre…
Mas El fantasma del pasado llegó Un retrato de lo que ya…
Me Basta ¿Sabes lo que dicen por ahí? Pobre ruiseñor, dónde ha…
Me Llaman Tonto Dicen que un tonto soy, a mi paso Que por no…
Me Olvide De Olvidarte Quisiera empezar de nuevo, sin ti Desnudo de recuerdos, …
Me olvidé de olvidarte Quisiera empezar de nuevo, sin ti, desnudo de recuerdos, q…
Me Vas A Echar De Menos Me vas a echar de menos Cuando veas la lluvia Y no…
Me Voy No se extrañen, mis amigos Si mi vida es como el…
Mi Niña Mi niña, es quien pone una esperanza con su amor en…
Mi Vida Mi boca no es boca sin tu boca Se siente solita…
Mi Vida (Ma Vie) Que, al fin te lo han contado, o no? bueno ya…
Mía Amiga mía Fiel compañera, dulce dueña de mi vida Gracias por…
Mientes Oye Usas El tiempo que yo te entrego y sin excusas Juegas c…
Mientras Llueve Afuera está lloviendo amor Aquí no sopla el viento ven Dejém…
Mil Gracias Por Tu Amor Gracias, yo te doy las gracias, por anclarme en…
Mirar El Amor Si todos lo bienes del mundo, De pronto pudieras tener, Si…
Monologo Dejo de pensar en ti Y deja el mundo de tener…
Monólogo Dejo de pensar en ti, Y deja el mundo de tener…
Muchachita Lindos ojos en tu cara, y mirar de tentación Reina mía,…
Muchacho Muchacho,te estoy viendo venir Y te voy a advertir, no siga…
Mujer Tus senos se han llenado de agua dulce, Y tus…
Mujeriego Me he enredado tanto en amores He querido sin medida…
nadie como ella He vivido mucho,lo he vivido todo, creo Que en este…
Nadie Simplemente Nadie Nadie como ese ser A quien yo amé alguna vez Hoy simplemen…
Nadie Simplemente Nadie - Vuelve a Mí Nadie como ese ser A quien yo amé alguna vez, Hoy simplement…
Nave del Olvido Espera Aun la nave del olvido no ha partido No condenemos …
Necesito Un Amor Al igual que una flor se marchita Porque ya no…
New York New York Cascada de luz Te quiero alcanzar Llegar a ser parte…
Ni Me Lo Digas Si has compredido que sin mi vives mejor Ni me…
No Dudes Mas No soporto esto más, enloquezco y no sé Si ya perdí…
No es a mí Mi boca no es boca sin tu boca Se siente solita…
No Existe La Experiencia En El Amor Yo he creído siempre, que de amores y caricias El…
No Me Digas Que Te Vas Me dices que te marchas y mi mundo se derrumba Me…
No Me Platiques Mas Que difícil es cuando las cosas no van bien Tu no…
No Me Platiques Ya No me platiques más Lo que debió pasar Antes de conocernos…
No Puedes Mentirme Qué no te habré dado yo Mi llanto, mi risa Que no…
No Valió La Pena Ya lo ves no valió la pena enojarnos tanto Maltratarnos…
Novia Mia Novia mía Desde el primer y fiel abrazo Se hundió por siempr…
Novia Mía Novia mía, desde el primer y fiel abrazo, se hundió por si…
Nuestro amor es lo mas bello del mundo Nuestro amor es lo mas bello del mundo Nuestro amor…
Nuestros Recuerdos Memories light the corners of my mind Misty water-colored m…
Nuestros Recuerdos (The Way We Were) Memories light the corners of my mind Misty water-colored me…
Nunca Me Dejes Te conocí, te supe amar, Hoy aprendí, que me adorabas, Lle…
Nunca Sabran Ya se a que vienes, más déjame prevenirte No digas nada,…
O Tu o Yo Voy a poner cadenas en ti Para que no me engañes Para…
Ojalá Que Te Mueras OJALA QUE TE MUERAS ME DIJISTE ESA NOCHE why CERRASTE LA PUE…
Olvidame Hace dos años y un día que vivo sin él Hace…
Olvídame Nada, no hay nada que hablar ya no te creo, tarde para…
Otro Dia Sin Ti Otro día más sin ver el sol Que llevas en los…
Paloma No dejabas de mirar, estabas sola Completamente bella y sens…
Paloma (Cada Mañana Que Te Vas) Tema de la Telenovela "Paloma" Paloma, Paloma Cada mañana que te vas de mí Siento el temor…
Payaso Dicen que soy un payaso Que estoy muriendo por ti Y tú…
Pequeñas Grandes Cosas En este mundo, quedan cosas todavía, Por las que aun…
Perdido En La Obscuridad Es la vida un libro que no puedo yo leer Un…
Pero Me Hiciste Tuyo Quizás fueron tus ojos Abiertos y serenos Quizás fue que al …
Pero Te Extraño Te extraño... Como se extrañan Las noches sin estrellas Co…
Piel De Azucar Te recuerdo todavía con la cara desvelada La ternura en…
Piel de Azúcar Te recuerdo todavía con la cara desvelada, la ternura en l…
Poema Al Cantante Si en tus enojos decides castigar al que ha cantado…
Polvo Enamorado Fui un náufrago de míi, nocturno de dolor, angustia polvo …
Por ella Quiero que brindemos por ella Despues de todo es mejor Que n…
Por Estar Contigo Por estar contigo Coro Por estar contigo por estar con…
Por Este Amor Que Siento En Mi Por este amor que siento en mí, Por estas ganas de…
Por Que No En tus manos yo aprendí a beber agua Fui gorrión que…
Por Ti Me Muero Porque sabes que te quiero, me martirizas con celos y…
Por una Sonrisa Te daré una mirada diáfana, o la sonrisa pálida de un náuf…
Porque Yo No Soy Poeta Porque yo no soy poeta No puedo recitar mi amor en…
Preguntaselo A Ella Ella era suave como cera Y tierna como flor de primavera Y…
Presiento Presiento que me va a suceder Lo que tanto he temido Presien…
Preso Mira si estoy ciego por tu amor Que en lugar de…
Promesa Cuando falla el amor Y no eriza la piel, hagamos lo…
Pruebame Mmm tú La que pasa de largo cada vez Es que no…
Pruébame Eh, tú, la que pasa de largo cada vez, es que no…
Punto Final A nadie le debo explicar Si hago bien, si hago mal No…
Que Bonito Amor Qué bonito amas Qué bonito besas Qué bonito miras Qué bonito…
Que Es El Amor? ¿Que es el amor?, es un color La mezcla justa, de…
Que Hay De Malo En Ser Extranos? Se que te voy a besar En cuanto vuelvas la vista Porque…
Que No Daria Yo Qué no daría yo por empezar de nuevo A pasear por…
Que No Fue No Será En tus manos yo aprendí a beber agua Fui gorrión que…
Que Tengas Suerte Hace tiempo que te fuiste No he sabido, mas de ti Desde…
Quémame los Ojos Deja que tus ojos me vuelvan a mirar, deja que tus…
Quiero Perderme Contigo Me da coraje verte Igual que un simple amigo Y hablar…
Quisiera Ser (Quisiera ser, quisiera ser, quisiera ser para tu vida) Q…
Recuerdos Recuerdo aún mi pequeño equipaje Una maleta nueva de cartón …
Regálame Esta Noche No quiero que te vayas La noche está muy fría Abrígame en…
Regalame Esta Noche No quiero que te vayas, la noche está muy fria, abrígame e…
Regresar Al Ayer Yo que al despertar Busco otra voz Que por las noches Des…
Reina Mia Como podré reina mía expresar este amor Que…
Reina mía Cómo podré reina mía expresar éste amor que me da la…
Remate Te vendo mi tesoro Poca cosa Pero quizás en él Haya una rosa…
Rosa De Fuego Así será, a tu manera Como el viento de levante Como el…
Sabor a Mi Tanto tiempo difrutamos de este amor Nuestras almas se acerc…
Sabra Dios Letra de "Sabrá Dios" sabrá Dios Si tu me quieres o…
Sabras Que Te Quiero Mira que te miro y que me muero Y aunque te…
Saludamela Mucho Te voy a ser sincero, Viejo amigo, No te guardo rencor Si…
Se Agradecera Si conviertes en amores todos mi graves errores Siempre se a…
Seguiré mi viaje Letra de "Seguiré Mi Viaje" Ya todo lo llenas tu, ya…
Sentimientos Después de averte tenido tan serca Hoy solo te veo pasar Nos…
Sentimientos (Feelings) Tengo Tantos sentimientos, Siento tantas cosas, Cosas de amo…
Será Chegou, parei, sorriu, deixou a vida bem mais leve Quem se…
Sera Será que te llevaste algo de mi el dia que te…
Sere Un día llegará que ya De tanto ir y venir rodando El…
Seré Un día llegará que ya, de tanto ir y venir rodando, el…
Si Alguien Me Dijera Si alguién me dijera Que me quedan pocos días Por vivir aq…
Si Alguna Vez Si alguna vez al recordarme Sientes ganas de llorar Es que m…
Si Estas Enamorada-Aleluya Me parece que tu has ingresado Al la escuela mas vieja…
Si Me Dejas Ahora Si me dejas ahora No seré capaz de sobrevivir Me encadenaste…
Si No Eres Tu Si no eres tú quién puede ser Quién va llenar este…
Siempre Te Vas Solo falta que tu me desprecies Solo falta que tu me…
Sin Ella Toda la noche esperé Que viniera ella Pero no llegó Y solloz…
Sin Ella (Without Her) Toda la noche esperé Que viniera ella pero no llegó Y solloz…
Sin Saber Sin saber Que había otro en tu vida, Puse mis…
Solo Amor Jamás pensé que dolería así Que lo que nos marcó se…
Sólo los pajaros Después de recorrer tus pensamientos Te encuentras justo al…
Solo Tu Eres la brisa en la mañana El sol que me acompaña Eres…
Sólo Tú Sólo tú, lograste ser en mi vida el amor que tantas…
Solo Tu Y Yo Estoy en el rincón de una cantina Oyendo una canción…
Sólo tú y yo Veo la lluvia al caer, y lo bello que ha…
Solo una Mujer Quien, te dará en una flor, La razón del mundo, Te volverá…
Sólo Yo Seguiré Siendo Tuyo Cuando muera la flor de tu encanto Cuando rinda la vida…
Soy Así Eso que tú me pides es imposible Yo sé que no…
Soy Tan Infiel Nunca me ha gustado ser Propiedad de una mujer nada mas He…
Tal Vez Por Nada Ella es mi único sostén Cuando la vida me acorrala,…
Tan Cerca...Tan Lejos Tan Cerca Tan lejos Tragedia de un alma que llora de amor Si…
Te Amo Y No Te Amo Aunque te llevo ventaja En las cuestiones de amor Sé que s…
Te Beso Y Me Voy Que no te equivoques Quiera Dios que seas feliz Y no te…
Te Canto Solo A Ti Después de cada noche que lloraba Y sufría suspirando no vol…
Te Canto Solo A Ti Después de cada noche que lloraba Y sufría suspirando no vo…
Te canto sólo a tí Despues de cada noche que lloraba Y sufria suspirando no vol…
te extrano Entre copas recuerdo Esos lindos momentos Que sabíamos pasar…
te extraño Te extraño como se extrañan las noches sin estrellas como se…
Te Me Olvidas Vas muriendo en mi recuerdo y en verdad no es culpa…
Te quiero a ti Te quiero así, sin más ni más unas veces dominante otras vec…
Te Quiero Asi Como la brisa fresca que al llegar Enreda mis cabellos Jugan…
Te Quiero De Pueblo en Pueblo Bagaba solo de pueblo en pueblo sin un cariño, yo no…
Te Quiero Joven Te quiero así, te quiero joven para mirar el mundo, a…
Te Quiero Tal Como Eres Nunca cambies por complacerme, por quererme retener, nunca…
Tiempo Se que hace mucho terminó todo Y no quieres saber de…
Toda Mia Déjame O ¿que esperas? ¿que empiece a bailar cuando se Que l…
Toda Mía Déjame, o qué esperas, qué empieze a bailar, cuando se qué…
Todo Es Amor Es amor Un nuevo amanecer Es un nuevo atardecer Es amor el c…
Tonto Tonto, Me llaman tonto, Porque te quiero, Porque me muero…
Tranquilo Me da igual lo que hables No me puedes herir No me…
Tu Ausencia Es tanta la pena que tengo Que no puedo ni cantar Quisiera…
Tu Eres Todo Para Mi You are the sunshine of my life That's why I'll always…
Tu Eres Todo para Mi (You Are the Sunshine of My Life) Tú eres todo para mí Y para siempre lo serás Eres el…
Tu Ganas Si pretendes darme celos Por llenarme de deseo Para ser tú l…
Tu Me Estas Volviendo Loco Otra vez jugando con mi amor Diciendo que ya no me…
Tu Mi Delirio Si pudiera expresarte como es de inmeso Desde el fondo de…
Tú Mi Delirio Si pudiera expresarte como es de inmenso desde el fondo de…
Tu Primera Vez Soy tu primera vez Soy quien te hizo mujer Yo, yo no…
Tu Voz Quiero gritar Quiero implorar Y ya no puedo Tanto sufrir Ta…
Tú y Yo En esta habitación No hay nadie más que tú y yo Que…
Tus Ojos No se callar Sólo obedezco a lo que tengo que decir Esto…
Un Adiós No sé que es lo que pasa de verdad Qué…
Un Hotel En Vez De Corazon Que voy a hacer, si esta es mi situación Tengo…
Un Minuto De Amor Hay un solo corazón Que ha de quererte más Encuentre…
Un Mundo para Ti (Un mundo para ti, yo quiero construir, un mundo para ti) …
Un Poco Más Un poco mas Y a lo mejor nos comprendemos luego Un poco…
Un Sueño No hay lugar para soñar Soy preso de esta guerra Extranjero …
Una Amable Aventura Yo soy un hombre Y tú una mujer Nada tenemos…
Una Mañana Una mañana Una mañana linda Como una flor Tu corazón…
Una Noche De Amor ¿Cómo describir mis sentimientos Como saber, que es lo que s…
Uno Mismo Porque he andado los caminos y conozco el desatino Comprobé …
Unos Quitan Y Otros Dan Soy como el agua que pasa Y nunca vuelve a pasar Si…
Vale La Pena Intentarlo Vale la pena intentarlo Nos lo grita el corazón Nos hemos …
Vamos a Darnos Tiempo Qué difícil es cuando las cosas no van bien Tú no…
Vas A Ver Me dices k te vas K todo ha terminado K…
Ven Y Veras Ven y verás que en el amor Nunca te arrepentirás mi…
Vergüenza me da quererte Vergüenza me da quererte Para qué decir porqué Pensar que él…
Verte A Ti El frío me alcanzó Y en su cortina me envolvió El manto…
Virgen De San Juan De Los Lagos Te amo con toda el alma, siempre yo te quise ver y eres…
Volcan Alo, alo, alo, alo Besabas como nadie se lo imagina Igual q…
Volveras Volveras Puede que yo ya no quiera estar aquí Que las horas…
Volveras, Volveras Aunque me digan que ya no estas Ni lleguen ya los…
Voy a Apagar La Luz Voy, a apagar la luz, para pensar en ti Y así,…
Voy a Llenarte Toda Aflójate el pañuelo Que llevas en el pelo Desliza ese…
Vuelve A Ser Tu Porque ahora pisas fuerte Ayudada por la suerte Y brilla…
Y El Mundo Sigue Girando Mientras unos sufren, otros son felices la vida es así, hoy…
Y Háblame Cuando te haga falta una ilusión, háblame Cuando sienta fri…
Y Nada Más Si yo Pudiera poner El mundo a tus pies Lo haría Si yo Te p…
Y Nadie Más Dale a todos la bienvenida Oliendo a crisantemos, entonen su…
Y Para Que En tus manos aprendi a beber agua Fui gorrión que se…
Y Que Es que vamos a amarnos siempre así Con prisa y escondiéndono…
Y quien puede ser Yo no sé qué le ha pasado Que la encuentro pensativa Ante…
Ya Lo Pasado Pasado Ya lo pasado, pasado No me interesa Si antes sufrí y llore…
Ya Lo Sabia Que te iba a conocer, que te iba un día…
Ya lo sé que tu te vas Hoy me he despertado Con mucha tristeza Sabiendo que mañana …
Ya Viví Ya viví, ya recibí mi cruel castigo, ya pagué el grave…
Yo Soy uno que vive galopando A todo lo que puede y…
Yo No Soy Digno De Ti Te estoy tratando mal amor Y no puedo evitarlo Y juro que…
Yo Te Amaré Yo te amaré te juro te amaré mi bien, con tanto amor…
¡Oh Gente! Cada día en todas partes Nueva gente va creciendo Cada día c…
¿Dónde Vas? Tal vez Sepas que te estoy escribiendo Si supieras lo que si…
¿Estas Segura Mírame, así que te hace muy, muy feliz Y porque esa…
¿Estas Segura? Mírame, así que te hace muy, muy feliz Y porque esa…
¿Que Ganaste Corazón? Que sacaste corazón, con defenderla Que ganaste corazón, co…
¿Que Hay de Malo en Ser Extraños Se que te voy a besar En cuanto vuelvas la vista Porque…
¿Que Hay de Malo en Ser Extraños? Se que te voy a besar En cuanto vuelvas la vista Porque…
¿Y para qué? Es que vamos a amarnos siempre así Con prisa y escondiéndono…