He was the only male child of the singer Lola Flores and the guitarist Antonio González, aka El Pescailla.
His musical style is pop-rock with influences of gypsy songwriting. His first record was "Antonio" (1980), which featured songs as "No dudaría" and "Pongamos que hablo de Madrid", this one covered later by Joaquin Sabina. His third album, "Gran Vía" (1988) was unnoticed when released, but later some songs as "Gran Vía" have been publically acknowledged. The last album he recorded, "Cosas mías" (1994) was the most successful one, and included songs as "Siete vidas", "Alba" -dedicated to his daughter- and "Cuerpo de mujer". He wrote songs for his sisters Lolita and Rosario; specifically for Rosario's albums "De ley" (1992) y "Siento" (1993).
Antonio Flores' songs are full of urban poetry, love, regret and memories, musically his tracks embrace a wide spectrum from rock to ballads.
He married Ana Villa, and they got separated later, having had a daughter called Alba.
May 30 1995, only fourteen days after his mother's death, Antonio Flores is found dead in the family house called El Lerele in Madrid, apparently he commited suicide by means of an overdose of heroine. His family got knocked again. Since Antonio's death, his sisters Lolita and Rosario carry the weight of the familiar saga.
After his death, Antonio's talent as songwriter and singer was widely acknowledged: some tributes were organized and retrospective albums released.
In 2002 appeared the album "Para Antonio Flores. Cosas tuyas", edited by his own family which creates the label "Flower Power". In this record sixteen Spanish singers, as Joan Manuel Serrat, Miguel Rios, Antonio Vega and others covered the most famous Antonio Flores' songs.
Isla de Palma
Antonio Flores Lyrics
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los dos hablando pero sin hablar,
los dos mirando a los ojos,
y tu intentando disimular.
Y aquí una guitarra suena
en la Isla de Palma
donde unas manos recorren un mástil
uh, te quiero, te quiero
uh, te quiero, te quiero.
Dos estrellas han caído del cielo
y a tu cara han ido a parar,
se ha convertido en dos ojos, tan verdes,
que se confunden en el fondo del mar.
Y aquí una guitarra suena
en la Isla de Palma
donde unas manos recorren un mástil
para decir sin palabras:
uh, te quiero, te quiero
uh, te quiero, te quiero.
The opening verse and chorus of "Isla de Palma" depict two people who share a mutual attraction, yet cannot express it through words. Instead, they use nonverbal cues such as eye contact and body language to convey what cannot be said out loud. The guitar serves as a conduit for their unspoken emotions, as its melody echoes their feelings of love and desire. The island of Palma is a fitting setting for this romantic encounter, as it represents a place of escape and tranquility where two souls can connect in a meaningful way.
The second verse uses vivid imagery to describe the physical beauty of the person the singer is attracted to. The two fallen stars that have landed on the person's face create a celestial quality that is intensified by the emerald color of their eyes. The depth of their gaze is mirrored in the metaphorical depths of the sea, suggesting that the connection between the two individuals is both profound and eternal.
Line by Line Meaning
Los dos pensando en lo mismo,
Both of us thinking the same thing,
los dos hablando pero sin hablar,
Both of us talking without saying anything,
los dos mirando a los ojos,
Both of us looking into each other's eyes,
y tu intentando disimular.
And you trying to hide your feelings.
Y aquí una guitarra suena
And here a guitar sounds,
en la Isla de Palma
On the Island of Palma,
donde unas manos recorren un mástil
Where hands travel over a guitar neck,
pera decir sin palabras:
To say without words:
uh, te quiero, te quiero
Oh, I love you, I love you,
uh, te quiero, te quiero.
Oh, I love you, I love you.
Dos estrellas han caído del cielo
Two stars have fallen from the sky
y a tu cara han ido a parar,
And have landed on your face,
se ha convertido en dos ojos, tan verdes,
Turning into two green eyes,
que se confunden en el fondo del mar.
That get lost in the depth of the sea.
Contributed by Ryan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@miguelluengo4998
Todo mi cariño a los palmeros y palmeras 🇮🇨❤, mucho ánimo
@jayhibye7969
Palma es Palma de Mallorca
@Amesimov
@@jayhibye7969 efectivamente, no es lo mismo la isla de (San Miguel de) La Palma, donde yo nací por cierto, y la isla de Palma
@elitorrent2314
Esta canción fue la 1 canción tuya k escuché por la radio y me enamoré de tu voz y tú arte con 17 años. Ahora con 45 sigo escuchandote. Eterno Antonio.
@user-mj3zp7xb3h
La voz más bonita de la historia de la música española
@s.rcrash7571
Maestro de maestros,uno de los mejores cantautores que haya existido en el planeta.
@tania7596
❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ feliz cumple precioso poeta, músico , ser sensible. Mi canción.. Luz ara ti😘😘😘😘
@juliethpintocuello4967
Todo lo que puede trasmitir de una persona su musica y sus letras 💗 antonio si que dejo buenas cosas en este mundo 💙💗
@rafipel8753
Si antoñito siguiera vivo, tendría 58 años....me gustaría haberle conocido
@fabianernestopacheco
Wunderschönes Lied!! 😎👌👌👌