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.
Si Tu Te Vas
Camilo Sesto Lyrics
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Y a tu vida y tus costumbres, empecé a querer
En el amor y en la pareja, me hiciste creer
Y en la verdad de tus promesas, ¿para qué?
A tus detalles cariñosos, me acostumbré
Y a las caricias de tus manos, sobre mi piel
Y como algo sobrehumano, te imaginé
Y sobre un pedestal te puse, ¿para qué?
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
Si tú te vas, enséñame a vivir sin tí
Si tú te vas, si tú te vas
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
Si tú te vas, si tú te vas
A tus detalles cariñosos, me acostumbré
Y a las caricias de tus manos, sobre mi piel
Y como algo sobrehumano, te imaginé
Y sobre un pedestal te puse, ¿para qué?
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
Si tú te vas, enséñame a vivir sin tí
Si tú te vas, si tú te vas
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
Si tú te vas, si tú te vas
In Camilo Sesto's song "Si Tu Te Vas," the singer expresses his feelings for someone he loves. He says that he fell in love with both their flaws and their virtues, and started to love their way of life and habits. The person he is singing to made him believe in love and partnership, and made promises that he trusts. He became accustomed to their loving gestures and the feeling of their touch on his skin, and even imagined them as something otherworldly and put them on a pedestal.
However, he is afraid of what will happen if this person leaves him. He questions what will become of him and asks them to teach him how to live without them. He is afraid of losing the familiarity that he has built with this person and depends on them for stability and happiness.
The lyrics show the typical vulnerability and dependence present in many love songs, but they also depict the reality of how we become attached to people and the fear of what could happen if they were to leave. The singer acknowledges his reliance on his partner and the role they play in his life, which is a relatable feeling for many.
Line by Line Meaning
Con tus defectos y virtudes, me enamoré
I fell in love with both your flaws and strengths
Y a tu vida y tus costumbres, empecé a querer
I began to love your way of life and your habits
En el amor y en la pareja, me hiciste creer
You made me believe in love and relationships
Y en la verdad de tus promesas, ¿para qué?
But what's the point of believing in your promises?
A tus detalles cariñosos, me acostumbré
I got used to your affectionate gestures
Y a las caricias de tus manos, sobre mi piel
And to the feeling of your hands on my skin
Y como algo sobrehumano, te imaginé
I imagined you as something beyond human
Y sobre un pedestal te puse, ¿para qué?
But what's the point of putting you on a pedestal?
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
If you leave, what will become of me?
Si tú te vas, enséñame a vivir sin tí
If you leave, teach me how to live without you
Si tú te vas, si tú te vas
If you leave, if you leave
Si tú te vas, ¿qué será de mí?
If you leave, what will become of me?
Si tú te vas, si tú te vas
If you leave, if you leave
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Roberto Morales, Enrique Iglesias
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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A mis 73 años todavía hay lágrimas en mis ojos cuando escucho esta voz de oro hay Dios mío que belleza de hombre que ojos tan lindos