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.
Pecado Original
Camilo Sesto Lyrics
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Si puedo pedir
Que apartes de mí éste cáliz
Ya no deseo su amargura
Ahora quema y yo he cambiado
Y no sé por qué he empezado
Yo tenía fe
Cuando comencé
Mi camino de tres años
Me parece que son treinta
¿y qué más puede un hombre hacer?
Si he de morir
Que se cumpla todo lo que tú quieres de mí
Deja que me odien, que me claven en su cruz
Yo quiero ver, yo quiero ver, Mi Dios
Yo quiero ver, yo quiero ver, Mi Dios
Quiero saber, quiero saber, Señor
Quiero saber, quiero saber, Señor
Si he de morir
Dime si es por qué he de ser mejor de lo que fui
Dime si mi vida con la muerte he de cumplir
Yo quiero ver, yo quiero ver, Mi Dios
Yo quiero ver, yo quiero ver, Mi Dios
Quiero saber, quiero saber, Señor
Quiero saber, quiero saber, Señor
Con morir, qué voy a conseguir
Al morir que voy a conseguir
Quiero saber, quiero saber, Señor
Quiero saber, quiero saber, Señor
Ah!
¿Por qué he de morir?
¿Por qué?
Dime por qué quieres que me claven en su cruz
Muéstrame el motivo, dame un poco de tu luz
Di que no es inútil tu deseo y moriré
Me enseñaste el cómo, el cuándo, pero no el por qué
Ah!
Muy bien, yo moriré
Pero, pero por favor
Cuando muera, cuando muera, mírame
Por favor, mira mi muerte
Yo tenía fe
Cuando comencé
Ahora estoy triste y cansado
Mis tres años ya son miles
¿por qué entonces tengo miedo
De que ya todo termine?
Dios, yo no empecé
Fue tu voluntad
Dame el cáliz de amargura
Clava, azota, rompe, mata
Pero pronto, hazlo pronto, o yo
Me voy a arrepentir
The lyrics of Camilo Sesto's song Pecado Original describe a man's struggle with his faith and his willingness to submit to God's will, even if it means accepting a harsh fate. He pleads with God to spare him the bitterness of the chalice, but also asks to understand the reason for his suffering. Despite his doubts and fears, he ultimately decides to trust in God and accept whatever fate awaits him. The lyrics evoke a sense of desperation and uncertainty, as well as a deep spiritual longing.
Through the use of religious imagery and themes, the song explores complex issues of faith, doubt, and the nature of suffering. The singer's journey is one of questioning and ultimately surrender, as he navigates the challenges of life and death. His willingness to embrace his fate, even when it is painful, suggests a deep trust in the goodness of God, even in the face of adversity.
Overall, Camilo Sesto's Pecado Original is a powerful reflection on the nature of faith and the human struggle to reconcile oneself to the will of a higher power. The lyrics are full of passion, emotion, and sincerity, and they offer a poignant commentary on the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo quiero decir
I want to express myself
Si puedo pedir
If I can ask
Que apartes de mí éste cáliz
To remove this cup of bitterness from me
Ya no deseo su amargura
I no longer desire to suffer its bitterness
Ahora quema y yo he cambiado
It burns me now, and I have changed
Y no sé por qué he empezado
And I don't know why I started
Yo tenía fe
I had faith
Cuando comencé
When I started
Ahora estoy triste y cansado
Now I am sad and tired
Mi camino de tres años
My three-year journey
Me parece que son treinta
Feels like thirty to me
¿y qué más puede un hombre hacer?
And what else can a man do?
Si he de morir
If I am to die
Que se cumpla todo lo que tú quieres de mí
Let everything you want of me be fulfilled
Deja que me odien, que me claven en su cruz
Let them hate me, let them nail me to their cross
Yo quiero ver, yo quiero ver, Mi Dios
I want to see, I want to see, My God
Quiero saber, quiero saber, Señor
I want to know, I want to know, Lord
Dime si es por qué he de ser mejor de lo que fui
Tell me if it is because I have to be better than I was
Dime si mi vida con la muerte he de cumplir
Tell me if my life has to fulfill death
Con morir, qué voy a conseguir
What will I achieve by dying?
Al morir que voy a conseguir
What will I achieve when I die?
¿Por qué he de morir?
Why do I have to die?
Dime por qué quieres que me claven en su cruz
Tell me why you want me to be nailed to their cross
Muéstrame el motivo, dame un poco de tu luz
Show me the reason, give me a little of your light
Di que no es inútil tu deseo y moriré
Say that your desire is not in vain, and I will die
Me enseñaste el cómo, el cuándo, pero no el por qué
You taught me how and when, but not why
Muy bien, yo moriré
Alright, I will die
Pero, pero por favor
But, but please
Cuando muera, cuando muera, mírame
When I die, look at me
Mis tres años ya son miles
My three years feel like thousands
¿por qué entonces tengo miedo
So why am I afraid?
Dios, yo no empecé
God, I did not start this
Fue tu voluntad
It was your will
Dame el cáliz de amargura
Give me the cup of bitterness
Clava, azota, rompe, mata
Nail, whip, break, kill
Pero pronto, hazlo pronto, o yo
But quickly, do it soon, or else
Me voy a arrepentir
I will regret it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CAMILO BLANES CORTES
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Ale Laplena
Este fue uno de mis primeros casettes, el segundo que me compraron ( mis padres, yo tenía apenas 11 años).Fue el comienzo de mi fanatismo por Camilo.Hoy tengo sus cds, sus vídeos en mi móvil y Spotify, para llevarlo conmigo a donde vaya.Maravilloso artista, maravilloso hombre y maravillosa vuelta a los discos y escenarios con este trabajo A voluntad del cielo!!!No tiene desperdicios!!!!Camilo, besos al cielo , mi precioso Ángel Azul!!!Te llevo en mi !!!!
Annie Luz
Algunas personas jamas nos dejan, nunca se van por completo, Su esencia queda, su voz se escucha, son eternas. Lo que se Ama jamas se pierde!! Siempre Contigo, Siempre Conmigo!
Maribel Pedroche
Camilo vivirá en nuestros corazones y en sus preciosas canciones grande Maestro 🌹🌹🌹
Héctor Bacelis Briseño
Aunque Camilo Sesto ya no estaba aquí en su era dorada de los 70's y 80's todavía interpretaba con gran fuerza y color vocal, excelente disco acorde a los 90's sin perder calidad músical
Larissa Mejia
La época de Camilo Sesto es atemporal, es para todas la épocas. Todo su trabajo es de calidad, único y de por sí son clásicos, un legado.
Kmen Z
Totalmente de acuerdo con vos....es atemporalby unico.
El artista mas completo de la historia.
Jose Maldonado
Camilo fue y seguirá siendo el mejor 👏
juan carlos martinez uribe
Totalmente de Acuerdo Contigo
A Mis 52 Años Camilo Sesto es Uno de Mis Grandes Idolos
Azamar17 Velasco
UNOS D MIS CASSETTE FAVORITOS EN SUS AÑOS MARAVILLOSOS, WOW Q RECUERDOS
PAZ LOPEZ MARTIN
TODA SU MUSICA ES LA EPOCA DORADA AYER, HOY Y SIEMPRE....