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
Pauvres diables
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Vos sourires nous attirent nous désarment
Vous les anges, adorables
Et nous sommes nous les hommes pauvres diables
Avec des milliers de roses on vous entoure
On vous aime et sans le dire on vous le prouve
On se croit très forts on pense vous connaître
Vous les femmes, vous mon drame
Vous si douces, vous la source de nos larmes
Pauvres diables, que nous sommes
Vulnérables, misérables, nous les hommes
Pauvres diables, pauvres diables ...
Dès qu'un autre vous sourit on a tendance
A jouer plus ou moins bien l'indifférence
On fait tout pour se calmer puis on éclate
On est fous de jalousie et ça vous flatte
Vous les femmes vous le charme
Vos sourires nous attirent nous désarment
Pauvres diables que nous sommes
Vulnérables, misérables, nous les hommes
Pauvres diables, Pauvres diables, Pauvres diables
The lyrics of Julio Iglesias's song Pauvres Diables, which translates to "Poor Devils," explores the complex and often tumultuous relationships between men and women. The opening lines suggest that women possess a certain charm that is irresistible to men. They are depicted as angels, while men are viewed as vulnerable and wretched creatures. The use of "pauvres diables" throughout the song underscores this sentiment, emphasizing the power dynamic in relationships.
The second verse highlights the contradictions and complexities of male-female relationships. Men might attempt to impress women with grand gestures, such as surrounding them with thousands of roses, but ultimately struggle to understand them. The line "On se croit très forts on pense vous connaître" translates to "We think we know you very well and think we are very strong," but the next line "On vous dit toujours, vous répondez peut-être" translates to "We always tell you, you answer maybe." This suggests that while men might believe they have a handle on women and what they want, women's responses are often unpredictable and subject to change.
The final verse touches on jealousy, another common theme in relationships. While men might attempt to conceal their jealousy, it ultimately surfaces and causes friction in the relationship. The phrase "On fait tout pour se calmer puis on éclate" translates to "We do everything to calm ourselves down and then we explode." Iglesias acknowledges the pain and heartache that can result from these relationships, as expressed in the line "Vous si douces, vous la source de nos larmes" which means "You, so sweet, are the source of our tears."
Overall, Pauvres Diables is a powerful and introspective exploration of the male-female dynamic in relationships, showcasing the strengths and weaknesses of both genders.
Line by Line Meaning
Vous les femmes, vous le charme
Women, you possess charm and beauty
Vos sourires nous attirent nous désarment
Your smiles attract and disarm us
Vous les anges, adorables
You are adorable angels
Et nous sommes nous les hommes pauvres diables
And we men are poor devils
Avec des milliers de roses on vous entoure
We surround you with thousands of roses
On vous aime et sans le dire on vous le prouve
We love you and prove it without saying it
On se croit très forts on pense vous connaître
We think we are very strong and know you well
On vous dit toujours, vous répondez peut-être
We always say things to you, you respond with uncertainty
Vous les femmes, vous mon drame
Women, you are my drama
Vous si douces, vous la source de nos larmes
You are so gentle, the source of our tears
Pauvres diables, que nous sommes
We are poor devils
Vulnérables, misérables, nous les hommes
Vulnerable, miserable, we men
Pauvres diables, pauvres diables ...
Poor devils, poor devils...
Dès qu'un autre vous sourit on a tendance
As soon as another person smiles at you, we tend to
A jouer plus ou moins bien l'indifférence
Act indifferent, more or less convincingly
On fait tout pour se calmer puis on éclate
We try everything to calm down, then we explode
On est fous de jalousie et ça vous flatte
We are crazy with jealousy and you find it flattering
Pauvres diables que nous sommes
We are poor devils
Vulnérables, misérables, nous les hommes
Vulnerable, miserable, we men
Pauvres diables, Pauvres diables, Pauvres diables
Poor devils, poor devils, poor devils
Contributed by Elena W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@tahireismail3878
Querido JULİO IGLESİAS !!
Tu Presencia Nos Hace Felices🥰💗💗💗
DİOS TE BENDİGA 💯🤲
Gracias Por Las Hermosas Canciones🙏🙏🙏❤🌠🌟🌺🌸🕊
@franpinheiro4566
Quantas saudades , essas melodias foram as quê ,mais marcaram a minha vida,na época !!!
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Фантастика!!!!!!!!🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🙏🙏🙏
@isabelcunha5230
Maravilhoso Julio sempre!
@latincaribe1733
Hermoso video. Quedó espectacular. Gracias por subirlo.
@northernlights9163
Hermoso Julio, super🎶🎤🌈🌹🙏
@svetakotik28
Обалденно!!!
@lmpernet2009
vc estara eternizado nos nossos coracoes!
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@gb6709
On of the best❤ ❤❤, спасибо за настроение❤