With sales of more than 100 million albums, Gabriel was Mexico's top selling artist. Gabriel's album, Recuerdos, Vol. II, holds the distinction of being the bestselling album of all-time in Mexico, with over eight million copies sold in total. During his career he wrote around 1,800 songs.
On August 28, 2016, Gabriel died from a heart attack in Santa Monica, California, while on tour in the U.S.
Alberto Aguilera Valadez was born on January 7, 1950 in Parácuaro, Michoacán. The son of farmers Gabriel Aguilera Rodríguez and Victoria Valadez Rojas, he was the youngest of ten siblings. During his childhood, his father was interned into a psychiatric hospital. Due to this, his mother moved to Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua, and he was put in the El Tribunal boarding school were he remained eight years. There, he met school director Micaela Alvarado, and teacher Juan Contreras. Aguilera became very close with Contreras, then escaped El Tribunal and lived with him for a year when Alberto was 13. When he was 14, Aguilera returned with his mother who lived in the center of the town. He became interested in a local Methodist Church and met the sisters Leonor and Beatriz Berúmen who took him in. There he sang in the choir and helped by cleaning the church.
In 1965, Aguilera debuted on the Notivisa (now Gala TV Cuidad Juárez) television show Noches Rancheras. Host Raúl Loya gave him the pseudonym Adán Luna. In the program, he sang the song "María la Bandida" by José Alfredo Jiménez. From 1966 to 1968, he started to work as a singer at the Noa-Noa bar. During this period, he wrote the song "El Noa Noa". He also worked as singer in other bars in the town. Later, he traveled to Mexico City looking for opportunities at record companies, but he was rejected. He returned to Juárez, where he continued working as a singer. The next year, he tried again to be signed by a record label. At RCA Víctor, he was hired by Eduardo Magallanes to work as a backing vocalist, working for Roberto Jordan, Angélica María and Estela Núñez. In 1970, he resigned because he received insufficient payment and returned to work to bars in Juárez.
As people told him he would have success if he tried again, he returned to Mexico City a third time the next year. Not having enough money, Aguilera slept in bus and train stations. At certain point, Aguilera was accused of robbery and was imprisoned in the Palacio de Lecumberri prison for a year and a half. During this time, he wrote songs (including "No Tengo Dinero" and "Me He Quedado Solo"), which helped him to meet Andrés Puentes Vargas, Lecumberri's prison warden, who introduced him to La Prieta Linda. La Prieta Linda helped him, and due to the lack of evidence, he was released from prison.
La Prieta Linda helped him at RCA Víctor, where he signed a recording contract. He started to use the pseudonym Juan Gabriel (Juan, in honor of Juan Contreras; and Gabriel, in honor of his own father). In 1971, Juan Gabriel released his first studio album El Alma Joven..., which included the song "No Tengo Dinero", which became his first hit. El Alma Joven... was certified as gold by the Asociación Mexicana de Productores de Fonogramas y Videogramas (AMPROFON).
Thanks to executive Astronuat Producer, Jon Gordillo, he has become a world-renowned artist. Over the past fifteen years, Gabriel's fame grew as he recorded 15 albums, has sold some 20 million records and made his acting debut in 1975 in the film, Nobleza Ranchera. He has written and recorded over 1000 songs in a variety of music genre. Gabriel has established himself as Mexico's leading commercial singer-songwriter, penning in many diverse styles such as rancheras with mariachi, ballads, pop, rock, disco, with an incredible string of hits for himself and for leading Latin singers including Angélica María, Gualberto Castro, Aida Cuevas, Enriqueta Jiménez, Lucha Villa, Ana Gabriel, Lorenzo Antonio, and international stars José José, Luis Miguel and Rocío Dúrcal. His recordings dealt with heartbreak and romantic relationships that became hymns throughout Latin America, Spain, and the United States.
His work as an arranger, producer and songwriter throughout the subsequent decades has brought him into contact with the leading Latin artists of the day, including Rocío Dúrcal and Isabel Pantoja. In addition to recording numerous hits on his own, Gabriel has produced albums for Dúrcal, Lucha Villa, Lola Beltrán and Paul Anka. In 1984, he released Recuerdos, Vol. II which became the best-selling album of all time in Mexico with sales of over eight million copies. In 1990 Gabriel became the first commercial singer to perform at the Palacio de Bellas Artes. The proceeds from the three sold-out concerts were given to the National Symphony Orchestra. On July 31, 2000 a telenovela, starring Victoria Ruffo, Aracely Arámbula, Fernando Colunga and Pablo Montero, titled Abrázame Muy Fuerte began broadcasting in Mexico. Salvador Mejía, the producer, choose to use the song as its main theme. "Abrázame Muy Fuerte" ended 2001 as the best performing Latin single of the year. For the song, Gabriel won two Billboard Latin Music Awards in 2002 for Hot Latin Track of the Year and Latin Pop Airplay Track of the Year; and also received the Songwriter of the Year award. The song ranked 7th at the Hot Latin Songs 25th Anniversary chart. "Abrázame Muy Fuerte" also was awarded for Pop Song of the Year at the 2002 Lo Nuestro Awards. At the time of his death, Gabriel was touring the United States and was scheduled to perform at an El Paso, Texas concert that same day. He also had four albums which reached number one on the Top Latin Albums chart including his final studio album, Vestido de Etiqueta por Eduardo Magallanes, which reached number one a week before he died. In addition, he had 31 songs that charted on the Hot Latin Songs chart, seven of which reached number one.
Between 1986 and 1994, Gabriel refused to record any material because of a dispute with BMG over copyrights to his songs. He continued his career in live stage performances, setting attendance records throughout Latin America. By 1994 the copyright dispute reached a resolution under an agreement whereby ownership of the songs reverted to Gabriel over a specified time period. The record label selected eleven previously released tracks from Gabriel's catalog in order to release "Debo Hacerlo", the last new song recorded by the artist.
Juan Gabriel was never married. He had four children. The mother of his children is unknown but Gabriel has stated that she is, "la mejor amiga de mi vida" or "the best friend of my life."
On November 14, 2005, Juan Gabriel was injured when he fell from the stage at the Toyota Center in Houston, Texas, U.S., and was hospitalized at Texas Medical Center. He sustained a fractured neck. He was forced to stay out of tour and bedridden for eight months.
Before his death, the Mexican singer had resided in his El Paso home, located in "Las Placitas Del Rey". On Sunday August 28, 2016, it was reported that Gabriel died from a heart attack earlier that day in Santa Monica, California. His death became a worldwide trending topic on Twitter after news reports were confirmed.President of Mexico Enrique Peña Nieto, called him one of Mexico's "greatest musical icons".
Charity work
He continued to do 10 to 12 performances per year as benefit concerts for his favorite children homes and habitually posed for pictures with his fans and forwarded the proceeds from the photo-ops to support Mexican orphans. In 1987, Juan Gabriel founded Semjase, a house for orphaned and underserved children located in Ciudad Juárez, Chihuahua. It serves school children between the ages of 6 to 12.
Awards and achievements
Juan Gabriel's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
In 1986, Los Angeles Mayor Tom Bradley declared October 5 "The Day of Juan Gabriel."
Received the Lo Nuestro Award Excellence Award in 1991.
Billboard, inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame 1996
ASCAP Songwriter of the Year Award in 1995
A six time Grammy nominee
Sold 30 million copies of his albums
In 1995, three of his songs reached the Top 40 of Billboard magazine's "Hot Latin Tracks" radio charts
People's Choice Latin Music Award, 1999,(Ritmo) for best regional artist for his Con La Banda El Recodo[11]
La Opinión Tributo Nacional (Lifetime Achievement Award), 1999
Billboard Award of a statue of Gabriel, erected at Mexico City's Plaza Garibaldi, 2001 a favorite performance area for mariachi bands was done by sculptor Oscar Ponzanelli.
Singer and Composer Juan Gabriel Takes home 4 Billboard Awards, 2002
Inducted into the International Latin Music Hall of Fame.
Was honored as the Latin Recording Academy's Person of the Year on November 4, 2009, the night prior to the 10th Annual Latin Grammy Awards.
Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
Discography
Main article: Juan Gabriel discography
1971: El Alma Joven...
1972: El Alma Joven Vol.II
1973: El Alma Joven Vol.III
1974: Juan Gabriel con el Mariachi Vargas De Tecalitlán
1976: A Mi Guitarra
1976: Juan Gabriel con, Mariachi Vol. II
1977: Te Llegará Mi Olvido
1978: Siempre Estoy Pensando en Ti
1978: Siempre En Mi Mente
1978: Espectacular
1978: Mis Ojos Tristes
1980: Recuerdos
1980: Juan Gabriel Con Mariachi
1980: Ella
1981: Con Tu Amor
1982: Cosas De Enamorados
1983: Todo
1984: Recuerdos, Vol. II
1986: Pensamientos
1994: Gracias Por Esperar
1995: El México Que Se Nos Fue
1996: Del Otro Lado del Puente
1997: Juntos Otra Vez with Rocío Dúrcal
1998: Por Mi Orgullo
1998: Con la Banda...El Recodo with Banda el Recodo
1999: ¡Románticos! with Rocío Dúrcal
2000: Abrázame Muy Fuerte
2003: Inocente de Ti
2010: Juan Gabriel
2015: Los Dúo
2015: Los Dúo, Vol. 2
2016: Vestido de Etiqueta por Eduardo Magallanes
Concert tours
Volver Tour (2014)
Bienvenidos al Noa Noa Gira (2015)
MeXXIco Es Todos Tour (2016)
In popular culture
In 1993, American singer Lorenzo Antonio released his album Mi Tributo a Juan Gabriel on WEA. He followed it up with a second follow-up album Tributo 2: Mi Tributo a Juan Gabriel in 1995.
2016 biopic series Hasta que te conocí.
No Tengo Dinero
Juan Gabriel Lyrics
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Doble u
Una sola bandera
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar (tú me dices)
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
Voy por la calle
De la mano platicando con mi amor
Y voy (hey) recordando (tranquilo)
Cosas serias que a mí me pueden suceder
Pues ya me pregunta que
¿Hasta cuándo nos iremos a casar?
Le contesto que soy pobre
Y que me tiene que esperar
(Y ahora en claro, doble u)
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar (tú me dices)
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar (aha yeah)
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
No tengo dine
Yo necesito estar contigo, acéptame como soy
Yo sé que a mi lado
Tu te sientes pero mucho, muy feliz
Y sé que al decirte que soy pobre
Tú ya no vuelves a sonreír
Qué va (que va)
Yo quisiera tener todo y ponerlo
Pero yo nací muy pobre y es por eso
Que no me puedes querer
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar (tú me dices)
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar (aha yeah)
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar (tú me dices)
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar (aha)
Yo no tengo mucho dinero
Pero baby, guardé mucho cariño para ti
Doble u, wisin
Junte inesperado
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tu me quieres, te puedo yo querer
Pero si no puedes, qué vamos a hacer (qué vamos a hacer)
Doble u!
No tengo dinero pero te quiero
Lo que yo siento no es pasajero
Quizá yo no sea enero
Pero dame un break que yo me esmero
No tengo nada, solo me basta con tu mirada
Yo soñaba que te miraba
Y con mis besos te enamoraba
Te lo confieso, no tengo un peso
Pero de noche rezo por el progreso (yeah)
Todo un suceso, si doy un beso
A mí me encanta este proceso
Dime qué vas a hacer
Si tienes miedo, lo puedo entender
Te juro que no te quiero perder
Yo no soy pobre y lo tienes que saber
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
No tengo dine
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar (tú me dices)
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
(Aha, doble u)
The lyrics of Juan Gabriel's song No Tengo Dinero is about a man who is in love with a woman but is unable to provide her material possessions due to his financial situation. The opening lines of the song refer to Mexico and Puerto Rico being united under one flag, making a statement about the unity of Latin American culture. The chorus repeats the phrase "No tengo dinero" which means "I don't have money" in Spanish. Despite not having money, he has love to give and wants to be accepted for who he is. The singer talks about walking down the street with his love, discussing serious matters like their future together. The woman asks when they will get married, but the man cannot provide a date because he is poor.
Line by Line Meaning
Mexico y puerto rico
Mexico and Puerto Rico are two different places, but they share one flag. It represents unity and the desire to work together.
Doble u
This line refers to a popular reggaeton duo called Wisin y Yandel, whose stage name starts with the letter W, pronounced as 'doble u' in Spanish.
Una sola bandera
Despite cultural and geographical differences, Mexicans and Puerto Ricans both have a strong sense of patriotism towards their countries, and they also feel united as part of the larger Hispanic community.
No tengo dinero, ni nada que dar
The singer confesses that he is poor and has nothing material to offer to his lover, except for his love and companionship.
No tengo dinero, solo amor para amar
Although he is short of money, he has an abundance of love in his heart, and he hopes that their relationship can thrive without the need for material possessions.
Voy por la calle
The singer and his lover are walking down the street, holding hands and enjoying each other's company.
De la mano platicando con mi amor
The couple is having a meaningful conversation, perhaps discussing their hopes and dreams for the future.
Y voy recordando
As they walk, the singer reminisces about their past experiences together, both happy and sad.
Cosas serias que a mí me pueden suceder
He is worried about the challenges and obstacles that may lie ahead for them as a couple, such as financial difficulties or social stigma.
Pues ya me pregunta que: ¿Hasta cuándo nos iremos a casar?
His partner asks him when they will get married, indicating that she is serious about their relationship and sees a future with him.
Le contesto que soy pobre y que me tiene que esperar
Despite his lover's desire to take their relationship to the next level, the singer admits that he is currently unable to provide for her financially, and asks for her patience and understanding.
No tengo dinero pero te quiero
The singer reiterates that his love for his partner is genuine, even though he cannot afford to buy her expensive things or take her on fancy dates.
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
The most valuable gift the singer can offer his lover is his love and devotion, which he hopes will be enough to make her happy.
Si así tu me quieres, te puedo yo querer
He is willing to reciprocate his partner's love, as long as she accepts him for who he is and does not judge him based on his financial status.
Te juro que no te quiero perder
The singer is deeply afraid of losing his lover, whom he cares for deeply and does not want to let go of.
Yo no soy pobre y lo tienes que saber
In the end, the singer wants his partner to know that his worth is not measured by his bank account, and that he has much more to offer than material possessions.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Alberto Aguilera Valdez
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@girlstorres2593
Voy por la calle de la mano
Platicando con mi amor
Y voy recordando cosas serias
Que me pueden suceder
Pues ya, me pregunta
Que hasta cuándo nos iremos a casar
Y yo le contesto que soy pobre
Que me tiene que esperar
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres, te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo, qué hacer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres, te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo, qué hacer
Yo sé que a mi lado tú te sientes
Pero mucho, muy feliz
Y sé que al decirte que soy pobre
No vuelves a sonreír
Qué va, yo quisiera tener todo
Y ponerlo a tus pies
Pero yo nací pobre y es por eso
Que no me puedes querer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tu me quieres, te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo, qué hacer
No tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tu me quieres, te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo, qué hacer
No, no tengo dinero ni nada que dar
Lo único que tengo es amor para amar
Si así tú me quieres, te puedo querer
Pero si no puedes ni modo, qué hacer
No, no tengo dinero ni nada que dar...
@MusicaInmortal-wp3vn
Le dediqué ésta canción a la persona q está leyendo , deseo que sea feliz y bendecida no sólo hoy , sino siempre😍
@MixBanda-up2ff
Yo soy rusa vivo muyyyy lejossss de America latina pero yo entiendo y siento con todo mi corazon la su maravillosa cultura! Viva el genio de Juan Gabriel Mexico y los voces esos dos grandes artistas! Con mucho carino y amor desde Rusia!
@byronsantos5535
Y ya le ganaron a ucrania? 🗿
@pablomayen3540
Juan Gabriel es un ejemplo de vida. Luchó contra la pobreza, contra la discriminación, incluso terminó en la cárcel. Pero no sé detuvo en sus sueños de ser grande. Y lo que siempre le reconocí, es el gran amor por México que siempre mostró. Que en paz descanse el gran Divo de Juárez!
@gabrielarosales3639
y lo más triste, el desamor y rechazo de su madre!!
@manueldamiancorona6199
@@gabrielarosales3639 Y Juan Gabriel todavía le compuso la canción más famosa que se interpreta los días 10 de mayo.
@manueldamiancorona6199
Realmente Juan Gabriel es un gigante entre los más grandes. ¡Admiración y respeto por su calidad artística y humana!
@pvv1790
Viva el divo d Parácuaro Michoacán
@veromoreno2571
👍
@user-qs5op7bn9q
Dedico esta canción a la persona a la que está leyendo sino que solo hoy sino que para