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
Corazón De Papel
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Waiting for our worlds to collide
And there you are
All alone feeling bad
Interstate movin' again
Barrel through thick and thin
Side by side
Born under a widespread changes
The search for higher reason
Learning the ropes okay
But fate just runs you around
From Memphis to New Orleans
In and out of railroad dreams
You're out there
In scenes passing by
Everyone faces what they deserve
Carousel to claim or curse
Sticking around
At least for the ride
The lyrics of Julio Iglesias's song, Corazón De Papel, are about life's constant changes and uncertainties. The first stanza suggests a feeling of emptiness and the constant waiting for something significant to happen as we live and move through life. The next line introduces the idea of two disparate worlds colliding, with the possibility of something more significant or meaningful coming out of that union. The person being addressed in the song is alone and feeling bad, possibly because they do not have anyone to share their search for meaning or purpose in life.
The next stanza is about life's nomadic nature and how we must stick together to make our way through thick and thin. The third line refers to the destruction of creosote, a type of wood that is only useful when it is very dry. The overall message is that we must be strong and resilient to survive life's many changes.
The following lines are about the journey of life, with references to different places and experiences. From Memphis to New Orleans, the singer has been on both sides of the track and has had many different dreams. The final line suggests that we should embrace whatever comes our way, as it is all part of the ride.
Overall, the message of Corazón De Papel is that life is full of ups and downs, but we must stick together and embrace what comes our way to make the most of it. It suggests that finding one's purpose or meaning in life is an ongoing journey, and we must be strong to survive its many challenges.
Line by Line Meaning
Passing under barren skies
Traveling through life's challenges and hardships
Waiting for our worlds to collide
Anticipating the moment of meeting another and developing a relationship
And there you are
Finally encountering that person
All alone feeling bad
Experiencing loneliness and sadness without that special someone
Interstate movin' again
Continuously moving forward in life
Barrel through thick and thin
Pushing through obstacles and difficulties
Side by side
With someone else who understands and supports you
To survive like creosote
To endure despite harsh conditions and circumstances
Born under a widespread changes
Entering the world during a time of transition and upheaval
The search for higher reason
Exploring the meaning and purpose of life
Learning the ropes okay
Navigating life's challenges with some success
But fate just runs you around
Ultimately, life's circumstances are out of one's control
From Memphis to New Orleans
Traveling to different places, experiencing life's joys and sorrows
In and out of railroad dreams
Fantasizing about different paths in life
You're out there
Aware of the different possibilities in life
In scenes passing by
Experiencing life's fleeting moments
Everyone faces what they deserve
Facing the consequences of one's actions
Carousel to claim or curse
Life's ups and downs, whether good or bad
Sticking around
Enduring despite the challenges
At least for the ride
Enjoying life's journey despite its uncertainties
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JULIO IGLESIAS, RAFAEL FERRO, ROBERTO LIVI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marcelolachimba3840
Quién quiere un homenaje a Julio Iglesias en este 2023
@emojipotter7620
Yo en el 2023 homenaje tributo al legendario Julio Iglesias
@user-zv8ym1dd8e
Julio le meilleur chanteur du monde vs êtes formidables
@user-bc6ek3gt2v
我死 马绝对跟着我去死
@cesarparedes5549
Todos los homenajes juntos no alcanzarían para agradecer tan hermosos soundtrack de vida.
@AlbertoSainzDeAjaLopez
Fenómeno mundial la gente no es consciente de lo que lo grande que has hecho a España con tu forma de ser y tus canciones, siempre grande gracias DON JULIO
@stellapawlaczek21
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@franklinrafaelolaverriaper6384
Tú ❤️❤️❤️ dé papel que no entiendes dé amor ni sabes querer que no lloras por nadie..... Wao que canción dé sentimientos. Saludos cordiales desde República Dominicana San José de Ocoa. Bendiciones 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻.
@glendabenites5353
Me gusta escucharlo tengo 54 y mientras cocino voy cantando de sus temas increíble saludos
@milleracevedoconsultorio4967
JULIO IGLESIAS TIENE LAS CANCIONES MÁS HERMOSAS Y ROMÁNTICAS SON MIS FAVORITAS ???