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]
Navidad
Jose Luis Perales Lyrics
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Mientras haya una hoguera para compartir
Mientras haya unas manos que trabajen en paz
Mientras brille una estrella, habrá Navidad
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Mientras haya unos labios que hablen de amor
Mientras haya unas manos cuidando una flor
Mientras haya un futuro hacia dónde mirar
Mientras haya ternura, habrá Navidad
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Mientras haya un vencido dispuesto a olvidar
Mientras haya un caído a quien levantar
Mientras pare una guerra y se duerma un cañón
Mientras cure un herido, habrá Navidad
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
The lyrics of José Luis Perales's song Navidad talk about the true meaning of Christmas, which is not just about the celebration or the gifts, but the presence of love, kindness, and compassion. The song acknowledges that as long as happiness exists in children, the warmth of a shared bonfire, people work together with peace, a guiding star shines above, and love is spoken through our lips, then there will always be Christmas. Similarly, as long as people tend to flowers, look towards the future, and have tenderness in their hearts, then the magic of Christmas remains with us.
Moreover, Perales highlights the importance of forgiveness and helping those who are in need. Even in times of war, there is hope for peace and the possibility to heal those who are wounded. The song inspires us to be hopeful and optimistic about the future, to let go of grudges and resentment, and to aid those who have fallen. This is the essence of Christmas, where the spirit of giving is shown through the small acts of kindness that we do for others.
In summary, José Luis Perales's Navidad is a beautiful reminder that Christmas is not just a holiday, but a state of being. Joy, love, and compassion are what makes this season magical, and it would remain so as long as we hold onto these values.
Line by Line Meaning
Mientras haya en la Tierra un niño feliz
As long as there is a happy child on earth
Mientras haya una hoguera para compartir
As long as there is a bonfire to share
Mientras haya unas manos que trabajen en paz
As long as there are hands that work in peace
Mientras brille una estrella, habrá Navidad
As long as a star shines, there will be Christmas
Mientras haya unos labios que hablen de amor
As long as there are lips that speak of love
Mientras haya unas manos cuidando una flor
As long as there are hands taking care of a flower
Mientras haya un futuro hacia dónde mirar
As long as there is a future to look forward to
Mientras haya ternura, habrá Navidad
As long as there is tenderness, there will be Christmas
Mientras haya un vencido dispuesto a olvidar
As long as there is a defeated person willing to forget
Mientras haya un caído a quien levantar
As long as there is a fallen person to lift up
Mientras pare una guerra y se duerma un cañón
As long as a war stops and a cannon sleeps
Mientras cure un herido, habrá Navidad
As long as there is someone healing the wounded, there will be Christmas
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Christmas, Christmas, in the snow and the sand
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Christmas, Christmas, on the land and the sea
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Christmas, Christmas, in the snow and the sand
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Christmas, Christmas, on the land and the sea
Navidad, Navidad, en la nieve y la arena
Christmas, Christmas, in the snow and the sand
Navidad, Navidad, en la tierra y el mar
Christmas, Christmas, on the land and the sea
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Jose Luis Perales
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