Comenzó interpretando temas con mariachi y música tradicional mexicana. Últimamente canta también música pop.
Alejandro Fernández (born April 24, 1971) is a popular Latin Grammy-winning Mexican singer nicknamed as "El Potrillo" ("The Little Colt") by the media and his fans. ] Alejandro originally specialized in traditional, earthy forms of Mexican folk and country music, such as mariachi and ranchera. However, his more recent work has focused on mainstream pop music. He is the son of Vicente Fernández, also a popular Mexican country singer. His nickname "El Potrillo" (The Little Colt) was given to him by the media and his fans because of his being the son of Vicente, who is considered the most popular charro in Mexico.
Career
Born in Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico, he trained as an architect but turned to singing in 1991, encouraged by his father. A year later, he released his first album, titled Alejandro Fernandez. Since then, he has recorded 18 albums and sold a reported 15 million records, working with producers such as Emilio Estefan, Jr. and Kike Santander. His first public appearance was in 1976, when his father presented him on one of his shows, he was meant to perform the song "Alejandra". In the middle of the song he forgot the lyrics, started crying and suffered a panic attack, but then, his father got on stage and helped him singing along the song, making it a very touching moment between Alejandro and his father.
In 1992, Alejandro Fernández released his debut, self-titled album, launching one of the most prolific, successful and memorable careers in Latin music. Since then, the son of legendary ranchera singer Vicente Fernández has done what few progeny of famous parents have ever been able to achieve: He’s followed in his father’s footsteps, but at the same time, he’s carved out his own, separate path, thanks to his skilled vocals and an unparalleled stage presence. Fernández also has portrayed the lead role in zapata: El sueño del héroe, a 2004 movie about the Mexican revolutionary hero Emiliano Zapata by filmmaker Alfonso Arau, which proved to be one of the greatest disappointments in the Nuevo Cine Mexicano era, spending 7 million dollars in production and publicity but faring poorly at the box office.
While most Latin acts talk about crossovers from Spanish to English, Alejandro is one of only a handful of artists that have managed to become a superstar by crossing over from the world of traditional ranchera music to the world of pop. That duality began in 1997 with Me Estoy Enamorando, a collaboration with producer Emilio Estefan that sold 3 million copies worldwide and established Alejandro as an international star. In 1998, Alejandro performed along with the operatic tenor Placido Domingo and the French singer Patricia Kaas in Christmas in Vienna VI.
In 2004, A Corazón Abierto reunites Alejandro with Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Kike Santander, who penned his greatest hits from "Me Estoy Enamorando". But it also finds him singing the songs of a bold new generation of songwriters, including Gian Marco, Leonel García (one half of pop duo Sin Bandera), Reyli Barba (former member of pop band Elefante) and Mexican group Tres De Copas.
"A Corazón Abierto" is about love, but it’s hardly a staid album. Quite the opposite. Under the guidance of producers Kike Santander and Aureo Baqueiro, the sound of this record is taken beyond the traditional and is an album rich in instrumentation—rippling guitars, flowing strings and mariachi lines—that treads on folk, rock and ranchera elements with organic ease and conviction. The superb emotional and musical interpretations are the clincher. At times exuberant, "A Corazón Abierto" can also be an album of subtle understatement, unafraid to bare the singer in every sense of the word.
"Romanticism is something that will never die", says Alejandro Fernández, explaining his choice of songs on "A Corazón Abierto", his breakthrough recording about lost love, love that is never forgotten and the capacity to always love again. "I’m super, ultra passionate. We’re releasing an album that’s an x-ray of myself. That’s why it’s titled "A Corazón Abierto". It was something very honest. Not naked, but something deeper than that".
In 2005, Alejandro launches México - Madrid: En Directo Y Sin Escalas (in English: Mexico - Madrid: Nonstop). Featuring 13 tracks including one new song, this album is Fernández at his best - live and in concert! "Produced by Aureo Baquiero and filmed in front of a live audience at Spain’s Palacio de Congresos IFEMA, the production features Fernández performing some of his biggest hits accompanied by a 28-piece orchestra and some of Spain’s most important voices on three of the songs: Amaia from La Oreja de Van Gogh joins him on "Me dediqué a perderte"; Malú duets with him on "Contigo aprendí", and with flamenco star Diego El Cigala perform a moving version of "Como quien pierde una estrella", accompanied on cajon by famed Flamenco guitarist Niño Josele. That same year, Alejandro was chosen to sing along with the tenors Jose Carreras and Placido Domingo in a special concerto celebrating the opening of the "Forum Internacional de las Culturas" in Monterrey. Alejandro's performance was praised by the audience. He also recorded a duet song with the tenor Mario Frangoulis called "Hay Más" from the album Follow Your Heart.
In 2007, launches Viento A Favor features tunes written by Leonel García and Noel Schajris (better known as emotive Latin-pop duo Sin Bandera) and Mexican singer Reyli Barba. They're all taken to wuthering heights by Fernandez's stellar vocal range, which goes from hushed whispers to booming intensity. First single "Te Voy A Perder" is an epic romance, and "Amor Gitano", a duet with performer Beyoncé Knowles. Closing tune "Cuando Estamos Juntos" is another surprise, an acoustic-flavored ode to simple joy.
He has five children, (Alejandro, Jr. and the twins, América and Camila) with his ex-wife, Mexican América Guinart, and two (Emiliano and Valentina) with his now ex-girlfriend, Colombian model Ximena Díaz.
Discography
1992: Alejandro Fernandez
1993: Piel De Niña
1994: Grandes Exitos A La Manera De Alejandro Fernandez
1995: Que Seas Muy Feliz
1996: Muy Dentro de Mi Corazón
1997: Me Estoy Enamorando
1999: Mi Verdad
1999: Christmas in Vienna VI (Plácido Domingo, Patricia Kaas and Alejandro Fernández)
2000: entre tus brazos
2001: Orígenes
2002: Un Canto De México
2003: Niña Amada Mía
2003: En Vivo: Juntos Por Ultima Vez
2004: zapata: El sueño del héroe (Soundtrack)
2004: A Corazón Abierto
2005: México - Madrid: En Directo Y Sin Escalas
2007: Viento A Favor
2007: 15 Años De Éxitos
Website :www.alejandrofernandez.com
ALEJANDRO FERNANDEZ_-_Vamos A Darnos Tiempo
Alejandro Fernández Lyrics
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cuando las cosas no van bien.
Tu no estas feliz,
y eso me pasa a mí también.
Porque hemos perdido la frescura del amor,
el respeto por los dos,
discutiendo a cada instante sin razón.
Que difícil es,
Conversar lo mismo y enfadarnos otras ves.
Por que no me dejas que me vaya por un tiempo
sin decirme que al momento,
te vas a quitar la vida si me voy.
Coro:
Pero antes déjame decirte,
que te quiero.
Que tu amor es la única cosa,
que yo tengo.
Si me voy de tu lado es porque no,
quiero perderlo.
Lo que tú y yo necesitamos,
solo es tiempo.
Tiempo para poder curar,
nuestras heridas.
Tiempo para empezar de nuevo,
nuestras vidas …
tiempo para saber
si tu, me necesitas.
tiempo para saber si me quieres,
o me olvidas.
Que difícil es,
hablarte y tu no comprender.
Conversar lo mismo y enfadarnos otras ves.
Por que no me dejas que me vaya por un tiempo
sin decirme que al momento,
te vas a quitar la vida si me voy.
Coro:
Pero antes déjame decirte,
que te quiero.
Que tu amor es la única cosa,
que yo tengo.
Si me voy de tu lado es porque no,
quiero perderlo.
Lo que tú y yo necesitamos,
solo es tiempo.
Tiempo para poder curar,
nuestras heridas.
Tiempo para empezar de nuevo,
nuestras vidas…
tiempo para saber
si tu, me necesitas.
tiempo para saber si me quieres,
o….. me olvidas.
Fuente: musica.com
Letra añadida por Merary AF
The lyrics of Alejandro Fernández's "Vamos A Darnos Tiempo" express the difficulty of being in a relationship that has lost its freshness and respect, leading to constant arguing and unhappiness. The singer acknowledges that he is not happy either, but he still loves his partner and does not want to lose their love. He proposes taking some time apart to heal their wounds, start anew, and figure out whether they still need and want each other. The song is a plea for patience, understanding, and reflection, as well as a reminder of the power of love to overcome difficulties.
The lyrics of "Vamos A Darnos Tiempo" reflect a common theme in Latin American music: the struggle to maintain relationships in the face of adversity, especially misunderstandings, jealousy, and distance. The song was written by the Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel, who is known for his heart-wrenching ballads and his ability to capture the essence of human emotions. Alejandro Fernández recorded the song for his album "Mi Verdad" (My Truth) in 1999, and it became one of his most popular and beloved songs. The music video, directed by Gustavo Garzón, features Fernández and his partner (played by actress Ana Karina Manco) in a troubled relationship that is on the verge of breaking up. The video ends with the couple embracing each other and walking away together, suggesting that they have decided to give their love another chance.
Line by Line Meaning
Que difícil es, cuando las cosas no van bien.
It's difficult when things aren't going well.
Tu no estas feliz, y eso me pasa a mí también.
You're not happy, and neither am I.
Porque hemos perdido la frescura del amor, el respeto por los dos, discutiendo a cada instante sin razón.
We've lost the passion, respect, and argue without reason.
Que difícil es, hablarte y tu no comprender.
It's difficult to talk to you when you don't understand.
Conversar lo mismo y enfadarnos otras ves.
We talk about the same thing and get angry again.
Por que no me dejas que me vaya por un tiempo sin decirme que al momento, te vas a quitar la vida si me voy.
Why don't you let me go for a while without saying you'll end your life if I do?
Pero antes déjame decirte, que te quiero.
But before I go, let me tell you I love you.
Que tu amor es la única cosa, que yo tengo.
Your love is the only thing I have.
Si me voy de tu lado es porque no, quiero perderlo.
If I leave, it's because I don't want to lose it.
Lo que tú y yo necesitamos, solo es tiempo.
What you and I need is just time.
Tiempo para poder curar, nuestras heridas.
Time to heal our wounds.
Tiempo para empezar de nuevo, nuestras vidas… tiempo para saber si tu, me necesitas.
Time to start anew, time to see if you need me.
tiempo para saber si me quieres, o….. me olvidas.
Time to know if you love me or forget about me.
Contributed by Liliana N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.