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
A Eleonora perche e un fiore
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Non sai come mi dispiace
Quando il Sabato tua madre
Dice che t'aspetta lì,
E così, in un istante,
Questa casa si fa grande,
Ma devo dirle di si.
Che son uomo come tanti
Dalle mire stravaganti,
Ma ti porto chiusa qui.
Ti verrà da domandarti
Se combattere o adagiarti
Ma con che cosa e con chi?
Coraggio, sai,
La vita è sempre un'opportunità.
Prendi le cose e
Tienle strette a te.
La volta buona poi non tornerà.
Coraggio, sai,
Un giorno lì per lì qualcuno ti dirà
Che l'innocente paga
E colpe non ne ha
Tu dì che hai pagato già.
Bambina,
Io lo so che non ha senso,
Non han chiesto il tuo consenso,
Han deciso anchè per te.
L'egoismo e l'ambizione
Per cantarti una canzone,
Farti giocare ai perchè.
Bambina,
Ora aspetta a giudicare
Cos'è bene e cos'è male,
A puntare il dito su me.
Il decidere che fare
Fra il fiume e il mare
Non è facile... Non è...
Coraggio, sai,
La vita è sempre una opportunità.
Prendi le cose e
Tienle strette a te.
La volta buona poi non tornerà.
Coraggio, sai,
Un giorno lì per lì qualcuno ti dirà
Che l'innocente paga
E colpe non ne ha
Tu di che hai pagato già.
The song "A Eleonora perche e un fiore" by Julio Iglesias tells the story of a young girl who is being forced to do things she may not want to do. The song starts with the singer expressing his sympathy towards the young girl when her mother calls her back home on Saturdays. He notices the disappointment on her face and tries to charm her by saying that he will keep her safe. The singer then questions if she should fight or succumb to the situation that she is in.
The chorus of the song acts as a reminder to the young girl to be brave and take every opportunity that life throws her way. She should also hold on to the things she is passionate about and ensure that the right time is not wasted.
The second verse continues with the singer referring to the people who make decisions for the young girl without consulting her. He refers to their selfishness and need for attention by writing songs and games to distract her from the truth. The singer then asks the young girl to be patient and not judge people too quickly, especially in situations where she may not have all the information.
Overall, the song serves as a message to the young girl to be strong and courageous in the face of adversity, to take every opportunity that life presents her with, and to be patient and not jump to conclusions.
Line by Line Meaning
Bambina, Non sai come mi dispiace Quando il Sabato tua madre Dice che t'aspetta lì, E così, in un istante, Questa casa si fa grande, Ma devo dirle di si.
Child, I'm sorry When on Saturdays, your mother Says she's waiting for you here, And then, suddenly, This house becomes big, But I have to say yes.
Sarà Che son uomo come tanti Dalle mire stravaganti, Ma ti porto chiusa qui. Ti verrà da domandarti Se combattere o adagiarti Ma con che cosa e con chi?
Maybe because I'm just an ordinary man With extravagant aspirations, But I'll keep you safe here. You'll wonder Whether to fight or give in, But how and with whom?
Coraggio, sai, La vita è sempre un'opportunità. Prendi le cose e Tienle strette a te. La volta buona poi non tornerà.
Courage, you know, Life is always an opportunity. Take things and Hold them close to you. The right moment won't come back.
Coraggio, sai, Un giorno lì per lì qualcuno ti dirà Che l'innocente paga E colpe non ne ha Tu dì che hai pagato già.
Courage, you know, One day someone will tell you That the innocent pay And are not guilty, You say you have already paid.
Bambina, Io lo so che non ha senso, Non han chiesto il tuo consenso, Han deciso anchè per te. L'egoismo e l'ambizione Per cantarti una canzone, Farti giocare ai perchè.
Child, I know it doesn't make sense, They didn't ask for your consent, They also decided for you. Selfishness and ambition To sing you a song, Make you play the why game.
Bambina, Ora aspetta a giudicare Cos'è bene e cos'è male, A puntare il dito su me. Il decidere che fare Fra il fiume e il mare Non è facile... Non è...
Child, wait to judge What is good and what is bad, To point a finger at me. Deciding what to do Between the river and the sea It's not easy... It's not...
Contributed by Josiah F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gilmar Garvalho
Coloque mais músicas de Júlio Iglesias por favor,,,gosto muito muito das músicas desse cantor nato ,,o maior cantor de todos os tempos
tahire ismail
Tú y tu música dan consuelo y emoción al alma al corazón 🎶🎵🎼💗💗💗 Querido Julio ,
tu música fue algo fuera de este Mundo la mejor !!!
Muchas gracias y Dios te bendiga 💯💯🤲🤲🙏🙏🌹
manuel vias
Toda la razón
tahire ismail
@manuel vias Gracias🙏🙏🙏😊
Francisca Cantarinho
Amo todas tuas canções não há palavras para descreve-las💋👏👏👏👏❤️🌹
Gilmar Garvalho
Gostei muito dessa musica, parabéns meu amigo
Tessie Serrano
""Cuidado amor, la vida es siempre una oportunidad, y estando solo, puede suceder, que alguien quiera estar en tu lugar". Es un lindo tema. En italiano a Julio le queda perfecto¡¡ Julio es magnifico en cualquier idioma.
Birute Grafinina
💝How i like that song, can,t tell !! Sensual,exciting ,great voice can listen a long time!! Thank you,dear Julio for everything!! Have good day!! Respect from Lithuania!!🌾
Julio Iglesias FOREVER
Me encanta esta canción, lo mismo en italiano que en español. Muchas gracias por compartir este vídeo tan bonito. Genial!!!. ❤️
manuel vias
Una vez pensé, porque julio iglesias no canta las lecciones del colegio, seguro que las aprendería enseguida, de tantas horas que lo escuchaba en mi juventud