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
Ae Ao
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Everybody
Come on dance and sing along
Everybody feeling right
Never going home tonight
Feel the rhythm under your feet
Everybody's dancing out in the street
Forever
Keep on moving, painting the town
'Cause tonight you can't slow down
Come along and keep on singing our song
Together
(Ae ao ae ao, ae ao ae ao)
Everybody
Come along and sing our song
Party till the morning light
Never going home tonight
(Ae ao ae ao, ae ao ae ao)
Everybody
Come on dance and sing along
Everybody's feeling right
Never going home tonight
Everybody
Come along and sing our song
Party till the morning light
Never going home tonight
Everybody
Come on dance and sing along
Everybody feeling right
The lyrics to Julio Iglesias's song Ae Ao are an invitation to dance and let go of all inhibitions. The repeated phrase "ae ao" is used to signify the joy and excitement of the moment, as if to say, "hey let's get wild and have some fun!" The verses describe a party atmosphere where everyone is moving to the music and feeling the rhythm in their feet. The lyrics suggest that this is a moment to forget about everything else and just enjoy the present.
The song promotes a sense of community and togetherness, as it encourages everyone to join in and sing along to the song. The lines "never going home tonight" suggest that this evening will be one to remember and possibly even one where people might not want to leave. The song is ultimately a celebration of life and the simple pleasure of dancing and singing with others.
Line by Line Meaning
Ae ao ae ao, ae ao ae ao
Let's come together and enjoy the moment, dancing and singing in unison.
Everybody
Each and every one of us.
Come on dance and sing along
Let's all participate in this moment of celebration with our bodies and voices.
Everybody feeling right
Everyone is having a good time and enjoying the atmosphere.
Never going home tonight
We are going to make the most of the night and not let it end anytime soon.
Feel the rhythm under your feet
Let the music guide your movement and connect you with everyone around you.
Moving on with every beat
With every musical note, our collective energy and enthusiasm grow stronger.
Everybody's dancing out in the street
The streets are alive with music, dance, and happiness.
Forever
Let's cherish this moment and make it last in our memories forever.
Keep on moving, painting the town
Let's keep the party going, explore the city, and have a blast.
'Cause tonight you can't slow down
Tonight is a special night where we should all let loose and have fun without any worries.
Come along and keep on singing our song
Let's all continue to sing and enjoy this moment together.
Ae ao ae ao, ae ao ae ao
Join us in this celebration by singing and dancing together with us.
Party till the morning light
Let's enjoy this moment to the fullest and continue to party until the sun rises.
Everybody
Each and every one of us.
Come along and sing our song
Let's keep the energy high and continue to sing and dance together.
Never going home tonight
We want this moment to last forever, and we are not going to leave anytime soon.
Everybody
Each and every one of us.
Come on dance and sing along
Let's express ourselves and enjoy the moment by dancing and singing together.
Everybody feeling right
Everyone is happy and having a great time together.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CHACON DEBBIE, GUANTINI MASSIMO, RHETT LAWRENCE, TONY RENIS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MEDUZA TRAVELER
wow best performance of this song ever, can't stop listening to it !!
Martinho Soares
MÚSICA ALEGRE E COM SAX! SEM FALAR QUE É JULIO IGLESIAS,GRANDE ARTISTA!
Julio Iglesias La Voz Universal
uno de los mejores conciertos!
CHACHI
The talent of Julio Iglesias is unique. Not only he sings beautifully, his interpretation expresses the meaning of each word. Memories are relived with those feelings that were shared with the love of my life. So fortunate to listen to these melodies that bring me so many beautiful moments. Gracias mil. Vale...
Lúcia Santos
ADORO ESTA MÚSICA!!!
Ecos Last13
......what a treat-this guy still pulls it off-whao! I guess no matter how old this dude gets-he just does not want to loose his voice or tune-cudos from Miami-Julio-and congrats for this one-and what a place to give a concert in Venice Placa de Marco-whao!
Vitoria Regia Gomes De Queiroz
Inigualável, amo suas canções em cada uma encerra pedaços de minha vida, e preenche minha solidão!!!💗🌹💫✨💋🙏🙌
sevdalina yoveva
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