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
Esa Mujer
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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La que voy a querer
Sin saber como es
Sé que va a ser mi amiga
Esa mujer
Que me enseñe a perder
Que yo aprenda a querer
Esa mujer
La que quiero querer
La que va a devolver
El sentido a mi vida
Esa mujer
Va a acercarme otra vez
A las cosas sencillas
Ella va a ser
La alegría, el refugio y la calma
De mis días, de mis madrugadas
Quien me ayude a vivir, otra vez
Ella va a ser
La que espero con toda mi alma
Quien me enseñe el amor hasta el alba
Esa mujer
Esa mujer
Que me sepa entender
No le importe saber
Quien pasó por mi vida
Esa mujer
Que me va enloquecer
A quien yo voy a hacer
Más feliz cada día
Esa mujer
Cómo puedo explicar
Que pudiendo ganar
A menudo se rinda
Esa mujer
Que me quiera querer
Y acompañe mi vida
Ella va a ser
La alegría, el refugio y la calma
De mis días, de mis madrugadas
Quien me ayude a vivir, otra vez
Ella va a ser
La que espero con toda mi alma
Quien me enseñe el amor hasta el alba
Esa mujer
The song "Esa Mujer" by Julio Iglesias is a beautiful love song that highlights the hopes and desires of a man searching for the love of his life. He sings about how he doesn't know exactly who she is or what she looks like, but he knows that she will be his friend and teach him how to love. He believes that this woman will bring meaning and purpose to his life, and will help him appreciate the simple things. The singer is looking for someone who can understand him and isn't concerned about his past relationships. He wants a woman who will make him happy every day and who will be with him for the rest of his life. It's a song about hope and love, and the belief that there is someone out there for everyone.
The lyrics of "Esa Mujer" reflect Julio Iglesias' romantic style, and his adeptness at crafting lyrics that speak deeply to the hearts of his listeners. The song is a tribute to the transformative power of love and how it can change one's life completely. The singer is hopeful that the woman he is describing will be able to fulfill his need for love, understanding, and happiness. The lyrics are simple yet powerful, and they create a strong emotional connection with the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
Esa mujer
Referring to a special woman who the writer is talking about.
La que voy a querer
The woman whom the writer is going to love.
Sin saber como es
Even without knowing how she looks.
Sé que va a ser mi amiga
The writer already knows that she will be a true friend of his.
Que me enseñe a querer
He wants her to teach him how to love.
Que yo aprenda a querer
He hopes to learn how to love through her.
Y acompañe mi vida
He wants her to be his companion in life.
La que quiero querer
The writer is certain that she is the woman he wants to love.
La que va a devolver
She will give back to the writer the sense of his life.
El sentido a mi vida
She will bring purpose back to his life.
Va a acercarme otra vez
She will bring him back to the simple things in life.
A las cosas sencillas
She will remind him of the simple pleasures of life.
Ella va a ser
The writer emphasizes that she will be the one for him.
La alegría, el refugio y la calma
She will bring happiness, refuge, and calmness to his life.
De mis días, de mis madrugadas
She will be with him throughout his days and nights.
Quien me ayude a vivir, otra vez
She will be the one to help the writer live again.
La que espero con toda mi alma
The writer eagerly awaits her with all his heart.
Quien me enseñe el amor hasta el alba
He hopes that she will teach him about love until sunrise.
Que me sepa entender
He hopes that she will understand him.
No le importe saber
She will not care about his past relationships.
Quien pasó por mi vida
Referring to previous relationships that may not have worked out.
Que me va enloquecer
He believes that she will drive him crazy with love (in a good way).
A quien yo voy a hacer
He is willing to make her a happier person.
Más feliz cada día
He wants to make her happier with each passing day.
Cómo puedo explicar
The writer is finding it difficult to explain.
Que pudiendo ganar
Referring to having the chance to love someone new.
A menudo se rinda
The writer often gives up on love.
Ella va a ser
The writer is positive that she is the one.
La alegría, el refugio y la calma
She will bring happiness, refuge, and calmness to his life.
De mis días, de mis madrugadas
She will be with him throughout his days and nights.
Quien me ayude a vivir, otra vez
She will be the one to help the writer live again.
La que espero con toda mi alma
The writer eagerly awaits her with all his heart.
Quien me enseñe el amor hasta el alba
He hopes that she will teach him about love until sunrise.
Esa mujer
The woman who is special to the writer.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Julio Iglesias, Rafael Ferro Garcia, Francisco Martinez Moncada
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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RECUERDO QUE ESTA CANCIÓN LA PUSIERON EN UN MATRIMONIO, MIENTRAS ESPERAMOS ALOS RECIEN CASADOS EN EL SALÓN DE RECEPCIÓN Y PUDE OBSERVAR QUE A MUCHAS DAMAS SE EMOCIONARON Y DERRAMARON ALGUNAS LÁGRIMAS,ESPECTACULAR EMOCIONANTE.
Jorge Villegas
😅 La cancion más hermosa de Julio Iglesias
Amalia Caballero trillo
Muy Bonita ❤❤❤PARA TI 💋 😘 ❤️ 😊 🥰😚🤗👏
yanina vera
Esta cancion es magica te transporta a tu niñez juventud y a tu primer amor te hace recordar mucho ❤❤❤
Juan Ramirez Mendoza
Cada que escucho está canción, cómo no volver a recordar esos años de nuestra juventud, recuerdos llenos de nostalgia, saludos a quien le guste está musica.
JOSE MARÍA FERREIRA HENIN
Las canciones que interpreta Julio Iglesias permanecerán para siempre en nuestros corazones. Me complace mucho escucharlas.
Colmena Rafael Pombo Y Más
Asi es
Zarate William
Quién como Julio Iglesias? Nadie, Él es lo más grande que ha dado la .música en todo el mundo. Soy guatemalteco pero por este cantante he amado a España, gracias por haberlo parido. Me deleito en todas sus canciones
Colmena Rafael Pombo Y Más
Románticas
Alejandra Bosc
Es usted un Sol