Early career to 1978
Julio was the son of Julio Iglesias Sr, a doctor. He was a professional football player with Real Madrid, where he played as goalkeeper. During this time, he also enrolled in law school. He had an accident that dashed his hopes of becoming a great soccer player, but during his period in bed, he started to compose songs. He received a certificate as a lawyer from Cambridge University a little later.
In 1968, he won the Benidorm International Song Festival, a songwriter's contest in Spain, and signed a contract with a Columbia Records Latin music label, Discos Columbia. He represented Spain at the Eurovision Song Contest in 1970, finishing fourth behind Northern Irish singer Dana Scallon, and the Welsh singer Mary Hopkin. His entry was the song "Gwendolyne" which was his first recording. During the 1970s he married the Spanish-mestiza Philippine socialite Isabel Preysler with whom he had three children: Chabeli Iglesias, who has been a show host and is now a news reporter in Washington D.C., Enrique Iglesias, now a world-famous singer who followed in his father's footsteps, and Julio José Iglesias, a model who has released two CDs. It was during the 1970s that the Iglesias family's private life became very public, with Julio and the rest of the family frequently featured on the covers of various international magazines.
Peak of success 1978-1990
In 1978, he signed a contract for CBS International, adding English, French, Portuguese, German and Italian to his language repertoire. He had his first hit in English with a cover of "Begin the Beguine" and released a collection Julio in 1983 building his reputation.
In 1984, he released the smash hit album 1100 Bel Air Place, which gave him considerable fame in English-language markets. The album sold three million albums in the US alone, with the first single "To All The Girls I've Loved Before", a duet with Willie Nelson reaching the top five on the Billboard Hot 100. The album also featured "All of You", a hit duet with Diana Ross.
In 1985, his father was kidnapped but found well and alive after two agonizing weeks. This prompted Julio, who had already divorced Preysler, to move his family to Miami, Florida, where they settled in a mansion at Miami Beach. That year he also recorded duets with Diana Ross and Willie Nelson. It was rumored in 1986 that Julio, perhaps seeking to get away from all the fame and hoopla for one week, was found walking around the streets of Cayey, Puerto Rico, after disappearing for seven days. Julio feels there is a deep connection between him and Puerto Rico because one of his grandmothers was Puerto Rican.
Iglesias won a Grammy Award for Best Latin Pop Album in the 1988 Grammy Awards for the album Un Hombre Solo ("A Single Man"). He also recorded a duet with Stevie Wonder on "My Love" from his Non Stop album which achieved crossover success in 1988.
Stories of Julio's expensive private jets, boats, and houses became legendary during that decade, and his world tours took him to many countries and continents around the world performing in many sold out concerts among the vast women populations.
Career 1990-today
In the 1990s, Julio went back to his Spanish music roots, and in 1996, he released a CD nicknamed Tango. He is slowly stepping out of the limelight now and enjoying his son Enrique's popularity, together with his long-time companion Miranda and their 2 sons Miguel Alejandro (September 7, 1997), Rodrigo (April 3, 1999) and twin daughters Cristina and Victoria (May 1, 2001). Julio is very amenable to signing autographs, although he can be a little difficult to reach sometimes, due to his and his family's security detail, which they have had since the 1985 kidnapping of Julio's father.
Iglesias returned to the headlines in October, 2003, when he went to Argentina and kissed show host Susana Gimenez three times during a live telecast of her show.
2003 saw the release of the Spanish album "Divorcio." (Divorce) In its first day of sales, "Divorcio" sold a record 350,000 copies in Spain; and quickly reached the #1 spot on the charts in Spain, Portugal, France,Italy, and Russia.
The remainder of 2003 and early 2004 featured a mega 10 month world tour; which took Iglesias, fuled with the success of "Divorcio" from Europe and Asia to The United States, South America, and Africa. More than half the shows on the tour sold out within days of going on sale, showing that fans still adore Julio.
In December of 2004, Miranda and Julio recorded a duet of the Christmas song Silent Night. The song, which was not released also included a voice message from Julio, Miranda, and their 4 young children. The song was released online through the singer's web page, and was a holiday gift from the Iglesias' to their fans around the world.
Julio has made important investments in the Dominican Republic's eastern town of Punta Cana, a major tourist destination, where he spends most of the year when he is not on tour.
Julio, Jr. has a half-brother who is 60 years younger than him. Julio's father, Julio Sr. had a child at 89 called Jaime. The birth came after a 17-year romance with Ronna, which culminated in them walking down the aisle in 2001. His wife underwent fertility treatment in order to conceive first time around and medical science is believed to have played a role in her latest pregnancy too. After little Jaime made his debut in 2004, Julio Sr. rejected suggestions Ronna was the driving force behind their decision to start a family. "At my age, a child is marvellous," he declared. "If people say I just did it for my wife, I don't take it as an insult, but the truth is I wanted it just as much as her." Julio Iglesias's father died just days after he announced he was to become a father for the fourth time at the age of 90. Julio Sr. died after suffering a cardiac arrest at his home in Madrid. Julio Sr. confirmed that his wife of four years, Ronna Kneit, was expecting their second child together. He said he wanted his 42-year-old partner to have something to remember him by. "My wife wanted it and I owed it to her," he explained. "It was an act of generosity towards her. I leave her part of my blood, of my life. I need her so much that I said to her 'Here, this is what you wanted for when I am gone'."
Currently, Julio is in the studio recording a new English Album titled "Romantic Classics" which is due out in September of 2006. Romantic Classics is a series of the greatest love songs in American culture, and features the hits "I want to know what love is", "Careless Whisper", and "Right Here Waiting" all major hits of the past 20 years. A series of promotional events, followed by a world tour will help promote the album after its release.
The singer's web page [1] is currently under construction, and will feature information from "Romantic Classics" when it is updated later this year.
Discography
This list contains all albums of original material plus notable collections.
Gwendolyne (1970)
Julio Iglesias (1972)
Un Canto a Galicia (1973)
A Flor de Piel (1974)
A Mexico (1974)
El Amor (1975)
En El Olympia (1976) recorded live at the Paris Olympia
Si Mi Lasci (1976)
Yo Canto (1977)
A Mis 33 Anos (1977)
Sono Un Pirata, Sono Un Signore (1978)
Soy (1978)
The 24 Greatest Songs (1978)
A Vous Les Femmes (1979)
Aimer La Vie (1979)
America (1979)
Emociones (1979)
Innamorarsi Alla Mia Eta (1979)
Hey! (1980)
Sentimental (1980)
Fidele (1981)
Zartlichkeiten (1981)
From A Child To A Woman (1981)
Minhas Cancoes Prefidas (1981)
Moments (1982) also Momento or Momenti
Por Una Mujer (1982)
In Concert (1983)
Pelo Amor di Uma Mulher (1983)
Julio (1983)
1100 Bel Air Place (1984)
Libra (1985)
Un Hombre Solo (1987)
Tutto L'Amore Che Ti Manca (1987)
Non Stop (1988)
Latinamente (1989)
Raices (1989)
Starry Night (1990)
Ein Weihnachtsabend Mit Julio Iglesias (1992)
Calor (1992)
Crazy (1994)
La Carretera (1995)
Tango (1996)
My Life: The Greatest Hits (1998)
Noche de Cuatro Lunas (2000)
Una Donna Puo Cambiar la Vita (2001)
Ao Meu Brasil (2001)
Personalidad: 20 Exitos (2002)
Divorcio (2003)
Love Songs (2004)
l'homme que je suis (2005)
Romantic Classics (To Be Released in September of 2006)
Quelque Chose de France (2007)
Julio Iglesias 1 (2011) - He is starting with this new world tour.
Extracted from Wikipedia:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Julio_Iglesias
33 A
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Entre tu vida y la mía
Entre la noche y el alba
Se van pasando los días.
Quién no recuerda esa edad
Llegados los dieciséis
Cuando queremos tener
Y quién no quiere ocultar
Un poco el tiempo de ayer
Cuando se empieza a encontrar
Alguna arruga en su piel.
Treinta y tres años
Nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
Que se van con tanta prisa.
Treinta y tres años
De querer a quien lo pida
Treinta tres años
Como usted quien lo diría.
A veces miro hacia atrás
Con la nostalgia que da
El recordar esa edad
Cuando se juega a ganar.
Y hoy si quiero apostar
Me toca tanto perder
Y es que el amor tiene edad
Aunque no lo crea usted.
Treinta y tres años
Nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
Que se van con tanta prisa.
Treinta y tres años
De querer a quien lo pida
Treinta tres años
Como ayer, quien lo diría.
The lyrics of Julio Iglesias's song "33 A" are about the passage of time and the nostalgia that comes with it. The singer reflects on the period of life when he was sixteen, a time when he and his peers wanted to be older, yet now wishes to return to because of the memories and experiences he had. He talks about the desire to hide the signs of aging, such as wrinkles, but acknowledges that love also has an age, even if one might not believe it. The chorus highlights the temporal nature of life and how quickly it passes, but also emphasizes the importance of love and the ability to love anyone who asks for it.
The lyrics provide insight into the human experience of growing older and how it can bring about conflicting emotions. On the one hand, there is a desire to hold onto youth and the experiences associated with it, but on the other hand, there is an appreciation for the memories and lessons that come with age. This is reflected in the chorus, which acknowledges both the fleeting nature of life and the importance of love and connection.
Overall, "33 A" is a poignant reflection on aging and the passage of time, highlighting the bittersweet nature of growing older and the importance of cherishing our experiences and connections along the way.
Line by Line Meaning
Entre nostalgia y nostalgia
Between memories and reminiscences
Entre tu vida y la mía
Between your life and mine
Entre la noche y el alba
Between night and dawn
Se van pasando los días.
The days keep passing by
Quién no recuerda esa edad
Who doesn't remember that age
Llegados los dieciséis
Once we turned sixteen
Cuando queremos tener
When we wish to have
Algunos años de más.
A few more years
Y quién no quiere ocultar
And who doesn't want to hide
Un poco el tiempo de ayer
A little bit of yesterday's time
Cuando se empieza a encontrar
When we start to notice
Alguna arruga en su piel.
Some wrinkles on our skin
Treinta y tres años
Thirty-three years
Nada más son media vida
Are just half of a life
Que se van con tanta prisa.
That go by so fast
De querer a quien lo pida
Of loving whoever wants it
Como usted quien lo diría.
Who would have thought it, just like you
A veces miro hacia atrás
Sometimes I look back
Con la nostalgia que da
With the nostalgia that it brings
El recordar esa edad
Remembering that age
Cuando se juega a ganar.
When we play to win
Y hoy si quiero apostar
And today, if I want to bet
Me toca tanto perder
I end up losing so much
Y es que el amor tiene edad
And it's because love has an age
Aunque no lo crea usted.
Even if you don't believe it
Como ayer, quien lo diría.
Just like yesterday, who would have thought it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA/AMCOS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@21aaroniko
Entre nostalgia y nostalgia
Entre tu vida y la mía
Entre la noche y el alba
Se van pasando los días
¿Quién no recuerda esa edad
Llegados los dieciséis
Cuando queremos tener
Algunos años de más?
¿Y quién no quiere ocultar
Un poco el tiempo de ayer
Cuando se empieza a encontrar
Alguna arruga en su piel?
Treinta y tres años
Nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
Que se van con tanta prisa
Treinta y tres años
De querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
Como usted, ¿quién lo diría?
A veces miro hacia atrás
Con la nostalgia que da
El recordar esa edad
Cuando se juega a ganar
Y hoy si quiero apostar
Me toca tanto perder
Y es que el amor tiene edad
Aunque no lo crea usted
Treinta y tres años
Nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
Que se van con tanta prisa
Treinta y tres años
De querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
Como ayer, ¿quién lo diría?...
@iordanisatitis5169
Entre nostalgia y nostalgia
entre tu vida y la mía
entre la noche y el alba
se van pasando los días.
Quién no recuerda esa edad
llegados los dieciséis
Cuando queremos tener
Algunos años de más.
Y quién no quiere ocultar
un poco el tiempo de ayer
cuando se empieza a encontrar
alguna arruga en su piel.
Treinta y tres años
nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
que se van con tanta prisa.
@4011702006
Entre nostalgia y nostalgia
entre tu vida y la mía
entre la noche y el alba
se van pasando los días.
Quién no recuerda esa edad
llegados los dieciséis
Cuando queremos tener
Algunos años de más.
Y quién no quiere ocultar
un poco el tiempo de ayer
cuando se empieza a encontrar
alguna arruga en su piel.
Treinta y tres años
nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
que se van con tanta prisa.
Treinta y tres años
de querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
como usted quien lo diría.
A veces miro hacia atrás
con la nostalgia que da
el recordar esa edad
cuando se juega a ganar.
Y hoy si quiero apostar
me toca tanto perder
Y es que el amor tiene edad
aunque no lo quiera usted.
Treinta y tres años
nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
que se van con tanta prisa.
Treinta y tres años
de querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
como yo quien lo diría.
@pocahontasdeleon2390
33 Años
Julio Iglesias

Entre nostalgia y nostalgia
entre tu vida y la mía
entre la noche y el alba
se van pasando los días.
Quién no recuerda esa edad
llegados los dieciséis
Cuando queremos tener
Algunos años de más.
Y quién no quiere ocultar
un poco el tiempo de ayer
cuando se empieza a encontrar
alguna arruga en su piel.
Treinta y tres años
nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
que se van con tanta prisa.
Treinta y tres años
de querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
como usted quien lo diría.
A veces miro hacia atrás
con la nostalgia que da
el recordar esa edad
cuando se juega a ganar.
Y hoy si quiero apostar
me toca tanto perder
Y es que el amor tiene edad
aunque no lo quiera usted.
Treinta y tres años
nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
que se van con tanta prisa.
Treinta y tres años
de querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
como yo quien lo diría.
@21aaroniko
Entre nostalgia y nostalgia
Entre tu vida y la mía
Entre la noche y el alba
Se van pasando los días
¿Quién no recuerda esa edad
Llegados los dieciséis
Cuando queremos tener
Algunos años de más?
¿Y quién no quiere ocultar
Un poco el tiempo de ayer
Cuando se empieza a encontrar
Alguna arruga en su piel?
Treinta y tres años
Nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
Que se van con tanta prisa
Treinta y tres años
De querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
Como usted, ¿quién lo diría?
A veces miro hacia atrás
Con la nostalgia que da
El recordar esa edad
Cuando se juega a ganar
Y hoy si quiero apostar
Me toca tanto perder
Y es que el amor tiene edad
Aunque no lo crea usted
Treinta y tres años
Nada más son media vida
Treinta y tres años
Que se van con tanta prisa
Treinta y tres años
De querer a quien lo pida
Treinta y tres años
Como ayer, ¿quién lo diría?...
@pedrovelezcardenas4834
Ya estoy llegando a los 66 pero a los 33 me lo dedico mi hermano que esta en el cielo bendito sea Dios hermoso poema de la vida se vive y se siente en la piel gracias Dios mio porque soy muy feliz. Saludos a todos los que lean esta dedicatoria
@anafrancesrisueno490
Por dios que pena❤❤❤
@nelson.desde.0
❤
@SebastianHernandez-ge3vt
❤❤
@victorg7400
Tengo 30 años que consejo me da , soy un joven que vive presionado con el tiempo y la vida que siento que se me va la vida uno he logrado que quiero .
@pedrovelezcardenas4834
@@victorg7400 Primero qe todo uno tiene que AMAR A DIOS SOBRE TODAS LAS COSAS y luego aferrarse por completo a todos los suyos padres y hermanos que tambien le ofrecen a uno un amor sincero. Y mi pregunta es que estudia o que actividad ejerce?
@rossybautistavalenzuela414
Hoy día de los padres, escucho esta hermosa canción, en homenaje a mi padre... Dios te bendiga donde quiera que estés!🙏😔😔
@kristinabayramyan5979
Божественный голос, высокий степень исполнительного мастерства, эмоциональности и чувственности в исполнении, вот весь этот симбиоз привели к тому, что люди забили о том, что он бывший футболист. Артист высокого уровня, с мировым именем. БРАВО!
@mercedespaz2569
Viuda a los 32 con una hija de 33 con 2 veces de covit 19. Y está canción alivia el alma. Un inmenso abrazo a todas las personas que tuvimos que pasar x esta pandemia.