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
Como Han Pasado los Años
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Cómo cambiaron las cosas
Y aquí estamos lado a lado
Como dos enamorados
Como la primera vez
Cómo han pasado los años
Qué mundo tan diferentes
Como dos adolescentes
Que se miran sin hablar
Si parece que fue anoche
Que bailamos abrazados
Y juramos un "te quiero"
Que nos dimos por entero
Y en secreto murmuramos
"Nada nos va a separar"
Cómo han pasado los años
Las vueltas que dio la vida
Nuestro amor siguió creciendo
Y con él, nos fue envolviendo
Habrán pasado los años
Pero el tiempo no ha podido
Hacer que pase lo nuestro
Si parece que fue anoche
Que bailamos abrazados
Y juramos un "te quiero"
Que nos vimos por entero
Y en secreto murmuramos
"Nada nos va a separar"
Cómo han pasado los años
Las vueltas que dio la vida
Nuestro amor siguió creciendo
Y con él, nos fue envolviendo
Habrán pasado los años
Pero el tiempo no ha podido
Hacer que pase, lo nuestro
The song "Cómo Han Pasado los Años," which translates to "How the Years Have Passed," is a romantic ballad that reflects on the passage of time and the strength of enduring love. The first verse describes how things have changed over the years, but the two lovers are still together like they were in the beginning. The second verse speaks of the memories of when they first fell in love and how they pledged their devotion to each other, affirming that nothing would ever separate them.
Throughout the song, the lyrics use repetition to emphasize the central theme of time passing, and the chorus reinforces the idea that although many years have gone by, their love has only grown stronger. The sentiment expressed in the song is one of deep commitment despite the challenges and obstacles that the couple may have faced over time.
The song's overall message is one of hope and lasting love, and it resonates with listeners who have experienced long-term relationships. It is a nostalgic and sentimental tune that speaks to the heart, reminding us of the power of love to endure and grow stronger even as the years pass by.
Line by Line Meaning
Cómo han pasado los años
Reflecting on the passage of time and how it has affected our lives and relationship.
Cómo cambiaron las cosas
Acknowledging that things have changed since the beginning of our relationship.
Y aquí estamos lado a lado
Despite everything that has changed, we are still by each other's side.
Como dos enamorados
We are still as in love with each other as we were in the beginning.
Como la primera vez
Our love for each other is as strong and pure as it was when we first fell in love.
Qué mundo tan diferentes
The world around us has undergone many changes since we first met.
Y aquí estamos frente a frente
We are facing each other, accepting the changes in ourselves and in the world around us.
Como dos adolescentes
Our love for each other is still youthful and vibrant, like that of two teenagers.
Que se miran sin hablar
We can communicate with our eyes without the need for words.
Si parece que fue anoche
It feels like just yesterday that we first fell in love.
Que bailamos abrazados
Remembering a moment when we danced and held each other tightly.
Y juramos un 'te quiero'
We promised each other our love and devotion.
Que nos dimos por entero
We gave each other our entire selves.
Y en secreto murmuramos
We whispered to each other secretly.
"Nada nos va a separar"
We promised that nothing would ever come between us.
Las vueltas que dio la vida
The twists and turns that life has taken us on.
Nuestro amor siguió creciendo
Our love for each other has continued to grow.
Y con él, nos fue envolviendo
Our love has enveloped us and sustained us throughout the years.
Habrán pasado los años
Acknowledging that time has passed.
Pero el tiempo no ha podido
Despite the passage of time, our love has endured.
Hacer que pase lo nuestro
Our love has remained strong despite the passage of time.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: RAFAEL FERRO, ROBERTO LIVI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rlcky Nico
como cambiaron las cosas
y aqui estamos lado a lado
como dos enamorados
como la primera vez
Como han pasado los años
que mundo tan diferente
y aqui estamos frente a frente
como dos adolescentes
que se miran sin hablar
si parece que fue anoche
que bailamos abrazados
y juramos un "te quiero"
que nos dimos por entero
y en secreto murmuramos
"nada nos va a separar"
Como han pasado los años
las vueltas que dio la vida
nuestro amor siguió creciendo
y con el nos fue envolviendo
Habran pasado los años
pero no paso lo nuestro!
Si parece que fue anoche
que bailamos abrazamos
y juramos un "Te quiero"
que nos dimos por entero
y en secreto murmuramos
"nada nos va separar"
Como han pasado los años
las vueltas que dio la vida
nuestro amor siguio creciendo
y con el nos fue envolviendo
Habran pasado los años
pero no paso lo nuestro!
Rlcky Nico
Cómo han pasado los años
Cómo cambiaron las cosas
Y aquí estamos lado a lado
Como dos enamorados
Como la primera vez
Cómo han pasado los años
Qué mundo tan diferentes
Y aquí estamos frente a frente
Como dos adolescentes
Que se miran sin hablar
Si parece que fue anoche
Que bailamos abrazados
Y juramos un "te quiero"
Que nos dimos por entero
Y en secreto murmuramos
"Nada nos va a separar"
Cómo han pasado los años
Las vueltas que dio la vida
Nuestro amor siguió creciendo
Y con él, nos fue envolviendo
Habrán pasado los años
Pero el tiempo no ha podido
Hacer que pase lo nuestro
Si parece que fue anoche
Que bailamos abrazados
Y juramos un "te quiero"
Que nos vimos por entero
Y en secreto murmuramos
"Nada nos va a separar"
Cómo han pasado los años
Las vueltas que dio la vida
Nuestro amor siguió creciendo
Y con él, nos fue envolviendo
Habrán pasado los años
Pero el tiempo no ha podido
Hacer que pase, lo nuestro
Salah Baki
El mejor de todos los tiempos Julio Iglesias !! No habra nunca uno que lo supere ...único en estilo, clase y una voz bellísima
cindy marroquin
Leyenda!!! Voz de angel. Cuando la música era música!! Cuando volveremos a esto????
Juan Lama Ortega
Hoy cumplimos 50 años de matrimonio de amor, penas y muchas alegrías.Esta canción nos representa plenamente y renovamos nuestro compromiso
Rocío Pérez Escamilla
Felicidades
Mike Guer
Que se mantengan muchos años juntos
Eliezer Malave
Felicidades men....
Conchita Fachinni
ESTAS CANCIONES NOS REMUEVEN EL ALMA EL CORAZON Y NOS TRAEN ALEGRIAS Y NOTALGIAS VIENDO COMO SE NOS VAN PASANDO LOS ANOS .ABRAN PASADO LOS ANOS PERO NO HA PASADO NUESTRO AMOR.QUE BELLO.INOLVIDABLE
ILD2022
Como an pasado los año.. yo sin mis padres los extraño par de viejos TORTOLOS En alguna parte de las ESTRELLAS hoy en día me hacen falta mis viejitos hermosos....😔😔
Liliane Peres
Uma canção inesquecível !!!!
Beatriz Ost
Belleza Inolvidable! Julio una Leyenda de Oro.❤