Secada arrived with his parents in the United States in 1971 at the age of nine. While attending school, his family managed a coffee shop. As a teen, Secada discovered his gift for music. In the culturally diverse city of Miami, Secada was exposed to salsa and merengue. Secada also became interested in R&B and pop music performed by Barry Manilow, Marvin Gaye, Billy Joel, Elton John and Stevie Wonder.
Secada graduated from South Florida's Hialeah High School in 1979 and then enrolled at the University of Miami. During college, he became an accomplished jazz musician. He was inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor afforded a University of Miami student. He completed a Bachelor's degree in Music and then earned a Master's degree in Jazz Vocal Performance.
In the late 1980s, Gloria Estefan hired Secada as a background singer. He also started composing music for Estefan, including some of her best-known ballads. Among other songs, Secada co-wrote and sang background on Coming Out of the Dark Gloria's number one hit from her 1991 album Into the Light. During Estefan's "Coming Out of the Dark" tour, Secada was given the life-changing opportunity of taking over the stage and performing solo. It launched his career as a solo performer.
In 1991, Secada legally changed his first name from Juan to Jon. The following year, Secada released his self-titled debut album Jon Secada (SBK/EMI), which sold over six million copies worldwide and being certified triple platinum in the U.S., where it reached No. 15 among the Billboard 200 albums chart.
Secada scored a No. 5 Pop hit (and a No. 5 UK hit) with his Gold single "Just Another Day", and three more top 30 hits, Angel (No. 18 Pop, No. 23 UK), I'm Free (No. 27 Pop, No. 50 UK), Do You Believe in Us? (No. 13 Pop, No. 30 UK), and Do You Really Want Me (No. 30 UK) received national radio play. The Spanish-language version of Secada's solo album, Otro Día Más Sin Verte (EMI-Latin), became the Number One Latin album of 1992 and earned Secada his first Grammy Award for "Best Latin Pop Album".
In 1994 by Secada's second album, Heart Soul and Voice (EMI) featured members of The Miami Sound Machine and guests Arturo Sandoval (trumpeter) and Betty Wright (background vocals). The album went Platinum in the US. One of its singles had a top ten Pop hit If You Go and a Top 30 hit Mental Picture, which was used in the soundtrack for the film "The Specialist". His third album on EMI, Amor, was released in 1995 and earned Secada his second Grammy for "Best Latin Pop Performance".
Secada co-wrote the song Bella, the Spanish version of She's All I Ever Had for Ricky Martin's 1999 Multi-platinum self-titled album. He also co-wrote and co-produced the song Baila for Jennifer Lopez, which appeared on her 1999 multi-platinum album, On the 6. He worked with teen singing sensation Mandy Moore on two of her tracks, One Sided Love and It Only Took a Minute from her self-titled multi-platinum album. In 2001 he was a backing vocalist on Enrique Iglesias's album multi-platinum Escape on the tracks Don't turn off the Lights and Love 4 Fun.
Secada has performed with opera legend Luciano Pavarotti and recorded a duet with Frank Sinatra on "The Best Is Yet to Come" from Sinatra's Duets II album.
In 1995, Secada starred on Broadway's hit musical Grease, where he acted in the lead role of "Danny Zuko". Broadway called upon Secada once again in 2003, where he played the Emcee role in Sam Mendes' acclaimed version of Cabaret. In the fall of 2004, Secada also starred as "Joseph" in Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice's theatrical hit Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat.
Nov 30, 2007: Jon participated in the Walt Disney World Christmas Day Parade which taped inside the Magic Kingdom at Disney World Orlando, Florida.
Jon Secada Albums
1992 Jon Secada SBK
1992 Otro Dia Mas Sin Verte Capitol
1994 Heart, Soul & A Voice SBK
1994 Si Te Vas EMI International
1995 Amor EMI Latin/SBK
1997 Secada Capitol
1997 Secada (Spanish Version) EMI International
1999 Greatest Hits Virgin
1999 Grandes Exitos EMI International
2000 Better Part Of Me Epic/550 Music
2001 The Gift Sony
2002 Solo Lo Mejor: 20 Exitos EMI Latin
2002 Latin Classics EMI International
2002 Amanecer Sony International
2003 30 Exitos Insuperables EMI International
2005 Same Dream Big3 Records
2006 Lo Esencial De Jon Secada EMI Latin
2008 Dentro De Mí Big3 Records
Links
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http://www.justsecada.com
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Spanish Eyes
Jon Secada Lyrics
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Falling from your Spanish eyes
Please please don't cry
This is just adios and not good-bye
Soon I'll return, bringing you all
The love your heart can hold
Please say "Si Si" say you and
Your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Soon I'll return, bringing you
All the love your heart can hold
Please say "Si Si" say you and
Your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Say you and your Spanish
Eyes will wait for me
The lyrics of Jon Secada's song "Spanish Eyes" depict a heartfelt farewell between two lovers. The phrase "Blue Spanish eyes teardrops are falling from your Spanish eyes" suggests that the person he is saying goodbye to is feeling emotional and shedding tears. However, he urges them not to cry, assuring them that this departure is not a final goodbye but merely an "adios," meaning "goodbye" in Spanish.
The songwriter expresses his intentions to return soon, promising to bring an abundance of love upon his homecoming. He assures the person he is leaving behind that he will bring all the love their heart desires and can hold. This line conveys his commitment and dedication to their relationship, despite their temporary separation.
In the next lines, he pleads for the person to respond positively by saying "Si Si," which means "Yes Yes" in Spanish. This phrase symbolizes their mutual agreement and understanding to wait for each other. By asking them to affirm this commitment, he seeks reassurance that they will remain faithful and patient during their time apart.
The final repetition of the phrase "Say you and your Spanish eyes will wait for me" solidifies the songwriter's desire for a promise from his lover. He emphasizes the connection between their relationship and the person's eyes, which are described as "Spanish eyes." The mention of their eyes suggests that their love is deep and soulful, and the songwriter longs for the assurance that their affection will withstand his absence.
Overall, Jon Secada's "Spanish Eyes" portrays a bittersweet farewell, where the songwriter expresses his affection, promises to return, and seeks a commitment from his lover to wait faithfully for him until they are reunited.
Line by Line Meaning
Blue Spanish eyes teardrops are
Your eyes, which are the color of the deep blue sea, are filled with tears, symbolizing sadness or longing.
Falling from your Spanish eyes
Tears are flowing down from your eyes, highlighting the emotional pain or sorrow you are experiencing.
Please please don't cry
I am pleading with you, asking you to try and hold back your tears, as I don't want to see you in pain.
This is just adios and not good-bye
Our separation is temporary, as I bid you farewell with the word 'adios,' indicating that it is not a permanent goodbye.
Soon I'll return, bringing you all
In the near future, I promise to come back to you, bringing with me an abundance of love and affection.
The love your heart can hold
I will bring you so much love that your heart will be completely fulfilled and satisfied.
Please say "Si Si" say you and
I implore you to respond with 'Si Si,' meaning 'Yes Yes' in Spanish, indicating that you agree and will wait for me.
Your Spanish eyes will wait for me
Your expressive and captivating eyes, reflecting your Spanish heritage, will patiently anticipate my return.
Say you and your Spanish
Affirm to me, with your words and actions, that you and your unique Spanish identity will remain faithful and committed to me.
Eyes will wait for me
Your eyes, which are a window to your soul, will serve as a constant reminder of our love and devotion while I am away.
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