As a composer, he wrote songs for artists such as Ángela Carrasco, Miguel Bosé, Lucía Méndez, Charytín Goyco and José José, among others. Camilo produced and translated the lyrics to Spanish, of an album from the popular Australian band Air Supply. Throughout his career he remained as one of the most influential pioneer artists of rock/ballad in Spanish, that would inspire many newer acts in the Latino music world as well as across Europe.
The Mid sixties marked the beginning of Sesto's career. After editing his first record - with his band Los Dayson, in 1965 they traveled to Madrid to appear on Televisión Española's Salto a la Fama. In 1966, Sesto joined another band, Los Botines. In 1967 the band appeared in the film Los chicos del Preu. In 1970, Sesto recorded various singles like: "Llegará el Verano" y "Sin Dirección", with the artistic name "Camilo Sexto". He became his own producer and other artist's. His career started in 1970 and in the same year he won the "Revelación" price, at the "Olés de la Canción" festival.
In 1971 and under his artistic name "Camilo Sesto" (with "s" not "x"), he appeared on Spanish TV's program "Buenas Noches" singing "Algo de Mí" (his first No.1 record). Algo de Mi reached the Number 1 slot in Spain and most of the Spanish speaking world, and it maintained that top position for a whole year in most of Latin-America. In 1972, Sesto received his first "Disco de Oro" ("Gold Record") award. That same year, he released the LP "Solo un Hombre" with songs like: Amor... Amar, Fresa Salvaje, Como Cada Noche, Con Razón o Sin Razón and To Be a Man (for which he was nominated for the best foreign song award). In 1973, he represented Spain with the song "Algo Más" in the second edition of the OTI Festival, which was held in the Brazilian city of Belo Horizonte. In 1974 his success as a pop singer continued with record sales escalating rapidly. His concerts took him round the world with such songs as "¿Quieres ser mi amante?", "Llueve sobre mojado", "Yo soy así", "Isabel", "Déjame participar en tu juego" and "Mienteme". He received further "Discos de Oro" for record sales.[citation needed]
On 6 November 1975, Sesto starred in the role of Jesus on the Spanish version/adaptation by Jaime Azpilicueta of the rock opera Jesus Christ Superstar at the Alcalá-Palace Theatre in Madrid (Spain). The production was very costly as he financed it entirely. His work was a success and received excellent criticism. The public filled the theatre and shows were extended to four months. Both in terms of interpretation and musically speaking, Sesto's show was considered of great quality. Andrew Lloyd Webber admitted that this was the only production that could equal the original American version.
After successfully starring in the Spanish version of "Jesus Christ Superstar", Sesto continued gaining fame as a singer and composer. Year after year, he had reached the top of the charts all over America, Latin America and in Spain, with songs like Algo De Mí (Something in me) (1971–72), Amor... Amar (Love.. to love) (1972), Melina (1975), a song about Melina Mercouri, ¿Quieres ser mi amante? (Do you want to be my lover?) (1974), Jamás (Never) (1975), El Amor de mi Vida (The Love of my Life ) (1978), Perdóname (Forgive me) (1981), the latter being his most successful hit, among others being Donde estés, con quien estés (“Wherever you are, whoever you’re with”) (1980), Amor de mujer (“love of a woman”)(1984) and the classic "Amor Mío, ¿Qué Me Has Hecho?" (My love, what have you done to me?) (1991), number one in the Billboard magazine on November 1991, plus several other hits around the world.
He survived a liver transplant, in 2003 and managed to make a successful comeback with his album Alma, surprising the audience with the song "Mola mazo" ("It rules") in an exercise of self-assertion. The Alma CD includes some songs in English: Selections from The Phantom of the Opera and a duet with Andrea Bronston. Sesto returned to the stage in 2004 at the Viña del Mar International Song Festival in Chile. Sesto won many awards at Viña del Mar in 2004. His last musical work was the singing of Bujalance's football team's hymn.
In 2008, Camilo announced his retirement from the studio, and in September 2009 he announced that he would go on a farewell tour. He would tour the Americas (U.S., Mexico, Peru, Chile, Ecuador, Colombia, and other countries) for the next two years. In October 2010, he gave his last two concerts in Madrid, which were released as his first "live" (and also last) album. A live DVD called "Todo de Mí" recorded in Madrid, was released around the same time.
In 2011, he was awarded the "Highest Hispanic Pride" medal in Las Vegas,.U.S. That day was proclaimed Camilo Sesto's Day in Nevada.
Don't Go
Camilo Sesto Lyrics
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Don't go
Don't go
Love me tonight
Don't go
Come to my arms
Let me show you the way I do
Don't go
Don't leave me alone
Don't go,
Stay here for long
Let me take you to the moonlight
Close to you hold me tight
Ask me whatever you wish or want
I'll bring it to you as fast as I can
All your dreams will become the truth
You're making me feel like a fool
Such a fool loving you.
I'am in love
A foolish love
The only one
Came in to my heart
You are the best
You give me faith
You are my hope
You are the love of my life, (don't got away)
Don't go
Love me tonight
Don't go
Come to my arms
Let me show you the way I do
Let me know you I love you
Ask me whatever you wish or want
I'll bring it to you as fast as I can
All your dreams will become the truth
You're making me feel like a fool
Such a fool loving you.
I'am in love
A foolish love
The only one
Came in to my heart
You are the best
You give me faith
You are my hope
You are the love of my life (don't got away)
(Don't, don't go,) don't go
(Don't, don't go,) don't go
(Don't, don't go,) don't go
(Don't, don't go,) don't go away
Don't, don't go, don't, don't go, don't go away
(Don't, don't go,) please don't go
(Don't, don't go,) don't go away
(Don't, don't go,) let me show you
(Don't, don't go,) how much I love you
(Don't, don't go,) don't, don't, don't, don't
Don't, don't go away
(Don't, don't go,) please don't go
Don't go away (don't, don't go,) don't go, don't
(Don't, don't go,) don't go away
(Don't, don't go,) you are the best
(Don't, don't go,) you are the love of my life
(Don't, don't go,) please don't go
The lyrics to the song "Don't Go" by Camilo Sesto express the singer's deep desire for their lover not to leave them. The singer pleads with their lover to stay with them for just one night, to let them show them how much they love them. The singer promises to fulfill all their wishes and dreams, but ultimately feels foolish for loving their partner so deeply. The song is a heartfelt plea from someone who cannot bear the thought of losing their partner.
The song's emotional weight is carried through with Sesto's passionate delivery of the lyrics, with his voice rising in intensity as he pleads with his lover not to leave. The repetition of "don't go" throughout the song reinforces the urgency of the singer's pleas, creating a sense of desperation.
Overall, "Don't Go" is a powerful expression of love and longing, with Sesto's vocals and the emotional weight of the lyrics combining to create a memorable and moving song.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't go
The singer is pleading with their lover not to leave them.
Love me tonight
They are asking for their lover's affection for the night.
Come to my arms
They want to hold their lover and be close to them.
Let me show you the way I do
The artist wants to demonstrate their love for their partner.
Let me know you I love you
The artist wants to express their love to their partner.
Don't leave me alone
The singer is afraid of being left without their lover.
Stay here for long
They want their lover to stay with them for a long time.
Let me take you to the moonlight
They want to take their lover to a romantic setting.
Close to you hold me tight
The artist wants to be held tightly by their partner.
Ask me whatever you wish or want
The artist is willing to fulfill their lover's desires.
I'll bring it to you as fast as I can
They promise to fulfill their lover's desires quickly.
All your dreams will become the truth
The artist wants to make their lover's dreams come true.
You're making me feel like a fool
The singer feels foolish for loving their partner so much.
Such a fool loving you
The singer loves their partner so much that they feel foolish.
I'am in love
The singer is in love with their partner.
A foolish love
They admit that their love may not be rational or logical.
The only one
Their partner is the only person they love.
Came in to my heart
Their partner has become an important figure in their life and heart.
You are the best
The singer believes their partner is the best.
You give me faith
Their partner gives them hope and assurance.
You are my hope
Their partner is a beacon of hope and light in their life.
You are the love of my life, (don't go away)
The artist declares their partner as the love of their life and begs them not to leave.
(Don't, don't go,) please don't go
The singer implores their partner not to leave.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: CAMILO BLANES CORTES AKA CAMILO SESTO
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