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
Wenn Ein Schiff Vorüberfährt
Julio Iglesias Lyrics
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Auch wenn wir uns trennen
Weil wir diese Liebe
Nie vergessen können.
Kommen graue Tage
Wird in unsern Träumen
Ganz genau wie heute
Wenn ein Schiff vorüberfährt
Fährt mit ihm meine Sehnsucht.
Wenn ein Schiff vorüberfährt
Reist mein Herz zu dir.
Adios Carino hey
Und komm bald wieder
Ein Jahr geht schnell vorbei
Adios Carino.
Sonnentag zum Träumen
Um uns blüht ein Garten.
Blaues Meer und Liebe
Das wird auf dich warten.
Nacht in der Taverne
Roter Wein und Lieder
Über uns die Sterne
Das kommt alles wieder.
Wenn ein Schiff vorüberfährt...
Adios Carino
Laß mir dein Herz hier.
Laß mir dein herz hier
Wenn du heut fortgehst.
Wenn du heut fortgehst
Dann nicht für immer.
Adios Carino
Du kommst ja wieder.
Das macht die Liebe allein
Die Liebe allein...
The song Wenn Ein Schiff Vorüberfährt by Julio Iglesias talks about a love that can never truly end even if two people separate. The lyrics suggest that this love will always remain in their hearts and that even during tough times, the memories of the love will keep them going. The song describes a sunny day where they are surrounded by a beautiful garden and the blue sea, and the promise of love waiting for them. The song then transitions to a night in a tavern where they are surrounded by songs, red wine, and stars. The lyrics suggest that no matter what future endeavours life may hold, love will always remain a constant.
The main theme of the song revolves around a love that can never die. The lyrics are melancholic in nature and carry an undertone of longing and desire. The lyrics suggest that even though two people may be separated, their love can still exist because of the memories they hold onto. The song also contains a sense of hope, as the lyrics suggest that love can overcome any obstacle and can still provide comfort during tough times.
The song was written by the German composer Ralph Siegel, with lyrics by Bernd Meinunger. It was released in 1986 and was part of Iglesias's album 'Un Hombre Solo.' The song was popular in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, and it also gained popularity in Spain and Latin America. It became one of Iglesias's most popular songs and is still remembered by many today.
Line by Line Meaning
Das wird nie vorbei sein
This love will never truly be over
Auch wenn wir uns trennen
Even if we separate
Weil wir diese Liebe
Because we can never forget this love
Nie vergessen können.
We can never forget it
Kommen graue Tage
When gray days come
Wird in unsern Träumen
In our dreams
Ganz genau wie heute
Just like today
Nur die Sonne scheinen.
Only the sun will shine.
Wenn ein Schiff vorüberfährt
When a ship passes by
Fährt mit ihm meine Sehnsucht.
My yearning travels with it
Reist mein Herz zu dir.
My heart travels to you.
Adios Carino hey
Goodbye my love hey
Und komm bald wieder
And come back soon
Ein Jahr geht schnell vorbei
A year goes by quickly
Sonnentag zum Träumen
A sunny day for dreaming
Um uns blüht ein Garten.
A garden blooms around us
Blaues Meer und Liebe
Blue sea and love
Das wird auf dich warten.
That will be waiting for you
Nacht in der Taverne
Night in the tavern
Roter Wein und Lieder
Red wine and songs
Über uns die Sterne
Stars above us
Das kommt alles wieder.
It will all come again
Adios Carino...
Goodbye my love...
Laß mir dein Herz hier.
Leave your heart with me
Wenn du heut fortgehst.
If you leave today
Dann nicht für immer.
Not forever.
Adios Carino
Goodbye my love
Du kommst ja wieder.
You will come back.
Das macht die Liebe allein
Love alone does that
Die Liebe allein...
Love alone...
Contributed by Grace W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Andi Nord
Mit Lieder verbindet man immer Erinnerungen und Bilder.
Dito.
Born summer of '69.
Ob man es mag oder weniger.
Aber das ist meine Verbindung zu diesem Lied.
"Da war noch die Welt in Ordnung.
Habe das als Kind in unserem Autoscooter auf dem Kerweplatz gehört.
Denke oft an die unkomplizierte, unbekümmerte Zeit."
👍
Christel Gilberg
Bitte nicht aufhören zu
singen, mein HERZ tut
für DICH klingen.
So singe bitte immer weiter,
das ist:
WUNDERSCHÖN,
werde DICH wiederholen,
denn so wie DU hier singst
will ich DICH wiedersehn!!!!
LG, Christel! 👉😀🍀😋🍀👈
Peter Murray
Ich war ein junger Mann (26 Jahren alt) aus Südafrika in Deutschland.
Die Zeit: 1972 bis 1974.
Deutschland war einmalig. So viele Künstler; so viele Sänger und Sängerinen; so viel schöne erinnerungen!
Das war die schönste Zeit meinem Leben.
Ich liebe schöne Musik; ich liebe schöne Frauen; ich liebe die wunderschöne Landschaften in Europa.
Schade das es heute kaput gemacht werden.
Politik ist böse. Macht alles kaput.
Zum Glück sind die Herinnerungen noch da.
Julio, und tausende Sänger und Sängerinnen haben dafür gesorgt dass wir heute noch die schöne Lieder zu hören können.
An allen Künstler vor 1970 bis 1980: Hertzlichen Dank!
Wir gratulieren Euch! 💕
Ich bin heute 73 Jahren alt, und denke immer noch an Euch!
Nabor Mata
Así era la ternura de la voz de julio iglesias ,no importaba el idioma ,era lindo escucharlo .soy mexicano pero se reconocer la calidad ,siempre escucho estas canciones....
Georg.239
Hund
Melanie Seer
Mir geht das Herz auf, schöner Mann und schöne Stimme.Ich schwärmte schon als kleines Mädchen für Julio.Seine Lieder hab ich selbstverständlich
maxi haase
Habe noch Schallplatten von ihm
wolle 60
Ich bin 61 Jahre und höre es immer noch denn es ist wunderschön und viele Erinnerungen sind drin.
Nicht nur ein Jahr ging vorbei sondern einige Jahr zehnte.
Danke
Barbara Giżycka
Pana piosenki walą prosto w serce i za to 😘 Kocham Pana bardziej 😘💕😘
maria aparecida antunes moniz
Amo essa música! !
Andi Nord
Da war noch die Welt in Ordnung.
Habe das als Kind in unserem Autoscooter auf dem Kerweplatz gehört.
Denke oft an die unkomplizierte, unbekümmerte Zeit.
👍
Andi Nord
@roland august bayer RAB ;-)
Danke für die Info!
Oder auch Kirmes Kirchweih😇😅😂
roland august bayer RAB ;-)
heißt eigentlich Kerwaplatz