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
Tu Y Yo
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Estúpidos amantes, fuimos tú y yo
Perfectos comediantes fuimos tú y yo
Dos necios que jugaron al amor
Tú y yo
Pasamos por la vida como un huracán
Quisimos ser gaviotas sin saber volar
Si aún decides que quieres volver
No te importe que puedan decir
Ese orgullo que me hizo perder
Sólo me habla de ti
Y si piensas que todo acabó
Que no has sido a mi lado feliz
Yo prefiero saberlo también
Aunque me haga sufrir
Tú y yo
Enamorados, tontos, fuimos tú y yo
Equivocados, locos, fuimos tú y yo
Pequeños ignorantes del amor
Tú y yo
Pasamos por la vida como un huracán
Quisimos ser gaviotas sin saber volar
Hicimos tantas cosas sin pensar
Si aún decides que quieres volver
No te importe que puedan decir
Ese orgullo que me hizo perder
Sólo me habla de ti
Y si piensas que todo acabó
Que no has sido a mi lado feliz
Yo prefiero saberlo también
Aunque me haga sufrir
La verdad es que no puedo pensar
Otra vida que no sea sin ti
La verdad es que no quiero saber
Lo que piensas de mí
The lyrics of Julio Iglesias's "A Veces Tu A Veces Yo" speak to the ups and downs of a relationship between two people who love each other but sometimes struggle to communicate effectively. At times, they hurt each other unintentionally and let their pride get in the way of resolving their disagreements. Nevertheless, they fight to maintain their connection and understand that the small moments of love are what matter most.
In the first verse, Julio acknowledges that sometimes the woman he loves has hurt him without meaning to, but he has forgotten these slights when he sees her love and commitment to their relationship. He also recognizes that there have been times when he has acted like a child and pushed her away when he should have been embracing her. The chorus highlights the fact that their arguments are often senseless and driven by pride rather than any real grievances. Nonetheless, they manage to work through their disputes and continue to love each other deeply.
The second verse is more hopeful, as Julio acknowledges the ways in which they have supported each other and grown together. His partner has taught him to focus on the present and not dwell on the past, while he has shown her the depth of his love and devotion. They know that their relationship is not perfect, but they embrace the imperfections as part of the journey they are on together.
Overall, "A Veces Tu A Veces Yo" is a poignant reflection on the complexities and joys of love. Julio's lyrics are honest and introspective, reminding us that even the strongest relationships require effort and understanding to flourish.
Line by Line Meaning
Yo sé que a veces tú, mujer
I understand that sometimes you, my lady
Me hiciste daño sin querer
Unintentionally, you caused me pain
Pequeñas cosas que olvidé
Small things that I forgot
Al ver tu amor amanecer
As I saw your love dawn
Y tantas veces yo también
And so many times, I too
Igual que un niño me enfadé
Like a child, I got angry
Cerré mi puerta a tu querer
I shut the door to your love
Cuando moría por volver
When I was dying to come back
A veces tú, a veces yo
Sometimes you, sometimes me
Reñimos sin tener razón
We fight without any reason
Sin más por qué, sin más error
Without any other cause, without any other mistake
Que por orgullo de los dos
Other than our both pride
A veces sí, a veces no
Sometimes yes, sometimes no
Lo dices tú, lo digo yo
You say it, I say it
Palabras sin ningún valor
Words that hold no value
Pequeñas cosas del amor
The small things of love
Y es que a veces tú también
And it's that sometimes you too
Por mí lloraste alguna vez
You have cried for me sometime
Y con mis besos yo sequé
And with my kisses, I dried your tears
Tu llanto triste de mujer
Your sad tears as a woman
Tú me enseñaste a comprender
You taught me to understand
Que en nuestro amor no existe ayer
That in our love, there is no yesterday
Y yo en mis brazos te enseñé
And I taught you in my arms
Que a nadie más puedo querer
That I cannot love anyone else
A veces tú, a veces yo
Sometimes you, sometimes me
Reñimos sin tener razón
We fight without any reason
Sin más por qué, sin más error
Without any other cause, without any other mistake
Que por orgullo de los dos
Other than our both pride
A veces sí, a veces no
Sometimes yes, sometimes no
Lo dices tú, lo digo yo
You say it, I say it
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Daniel Candon de la Campa, Julio Iglesias
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