He has written songs for the following artists: Isabel Pantoja, Raphael, Miguel Bose, Julio Iglesias, Rocío Jurado, Jeanette, Paloma San Basilio and la Oreja de Van Gogh.
He has received more then 100 golden and platinum records and has written more than 450 songs.
Has 27 records and more than 50 million copies of them have been sold.
Discography:
1973 Mis canciones [Hispavox]
1974 El pregón [Hispavox]
1975 Para vosotros Canto [Hispavox]
1976 Por si quieres conocerme [Hispavox]
1977 Si... [Hispavox]
1978 Como la Lluvia fresca [Hispavox]
1978 Soledades [Hispavox (edited only in América)
1979 Tiempo de otoño [Hispavox]
1981 Nido de águilas [Hispavox]
1982 Entre el agua y el fuego [Hispavox]
1984 Amaneciendo en ti [Hispavox]
1986 Con el paso del tiempo [Columbia Records]
1987 Sueño de libertad [Columbia Records]
1989 La espera [Columbia Records]
1990 A mis amigos [Columbia Records]
1991 América [Columbia / Sony Music]
1993 Gente maravillosa [Columbia / Sony Music]
1996 En clave de amor [Columbia / Sony Music]
1998 Quédate conmigo [Columbia / Sony Music]
2000 Me han contado que existe un paraíso [Sony Music]
2006 Navegando por ti [Sony Music / BMG]
Compro
Jose Luis Perales Lyrics
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Compro miradas limpias y deseos
Compro una sombra fresca en el verano
Y un fuego en el invierno
Compro la cumbre nevada de un almendro
Compro una playa blanca, compro el azul del cielo
Compro el aroma dulce de la jara y el romero
Compro el aroma dulce de la jara y el romero
Compro el suspiro del aire en un alero
Compro un minuto de calma y un 'Te quiero'
Compro la libertad de una gaviota, las alas de un velero
Compro el sueño cumplido de un deseo
Compro el consejo sabio del que no espera nada
Compro el aroma dulce del romero y de la jara
Compro el consejo sabio del que no espera nada
Compro el aroma dulce del romero y de la jara
Compro del pescador la mar en calma
Compro del campesino la esperanza
Compro del soñador todos los sueños
Y el verso del que canta
Compro del que se ha ido la distancia
Compro esa luna llena que ilumina el sendero
Compro el aroma dulce de la jara y el romero
Compro esa luna llena que ilumina el sendero
Compro el aroma dulce de la jara y el romero
Y el romero
The song "Compro" by José Luis Perales is a beautiful expression of the things that are truly valuable in life. The lyrics speak of different things that the singer wants to buy, but it's not material possessions that he's after. He wants to buy the intangible things that money can't buy - joy, love, freedom, nature, and peace. He wants to buy the smiles of children, the purity of a look, a cool shadow in the summer, and a warming fire in the winter. He wants to buy the beauty of a snowy almond tree, a white beach, and a blue sky. He wants to buy the sweet aroma of jara and romero, and the sound of a sighing breeze. He wants to buy a moment of calm, a wise piece of advice from someone who asks for nothing in return, and above all, the dreams of a dreamer and the song of a singer.
The song is an invitation to value the things that really matter in life, rather than being preoccupied with acquiring material possessions. It speaks of the importance of making connections with other people, with nature, with the past, and with the future. The song is a reminder that happiness is not something that can be bought, but rather it is something that we choose to cultivate within ourselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Compro sonrisas de niños, compro besos
I purchase the pure joy of a child's smile and innocent kisses.
Compro miradas limpias y deseos
I purchase the free expression of pure emotions and heartfelt desires.
Compro una sombra fresca en el verano
I purchase the relief of a cool, refreshing shade during the hot summer months.
Y un fuego en el invierno
And the warmth of a cozy fire during the cold winter months.
Compro la cumbre nevada de un almendro
I purchase the breathtaking sight of a snow-covered almond tree peak.
Compro una playa blanca, compro el azul del cielo
I purchase the tranquil beauty of a white sandy beach and the vastness of a blue sky.
Compro el aroma dulce de la jara y el romero
I purchase the sweet scent of Spanish rockrose and rosemary plants.
Compro el suspiro del aire en un alero
I purchase the peaceful sound of the wind sighing against a windowsill.
Compro un minuto de calma y un 'Te quiero'
I purchase a moment of calmness and affectionate words of 'I love you.'
Compro la libertad de una gaviota, las alas de un velero
I purchase the sense of freedom felt by a seagull and the power of a sailboat's wings.
Compro el sueño cumplido de un deseo
I purchase the satisfaction of fulfilling a cherished dream.
Compro el consejo sabio del que no espera nada
I purchase wise advice from someone who asks for nothing in return.
Compro del pescador la mar en calma
I purchase the tranquil sea as seen by a fisherman.
Compro del campesino la esperanza
I purchase the hope and optimism of a farmer.
Compro del soñador todos los sueños
I purchase all the dreams of a dreamer.
Y el verso del que canta
And the poetic verses of a singer.
Compro del que se ha ido la distancia
I purchase the distance felt from someone who has left.
Compro esa luna llena que ilumina el sendero
I purchase the bright light of a full moon that illuminates my path.
Y el romero
And the rosemary plant.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JOSE LUIS PERALES
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