She was born in Chipiona, Cádiz, Spain and was nicknamed "The Greatest".
Jurado began performing flamenco at a very young age, debuting on the big screen in 1962 with "Los guerrilleros", acting alongside Manolo Escobar. She also played a main role in 1966's "Proceso a una estrella" and 1971's "Una chica casi decente". While temporarily living in Argentina, the Spanish diva participated in a successful musical called "La zapatera prodigiosa", based on Federico García Lorca's work. After teaming with composer Manuel Alejandro, Rocío Jurado became a major and beloved figure on the Latin music scene, acclaimed throughout America and Spain after releasing "Muera el amor" and "Señora", among other hits.
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Camino de Belén
Rocio Jurado Lyrics
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Va caminando a Belén;
Como el camino es tan largo
Pide el Niño de beber.
No pidas agua, mi Niño,
No pidas agua, mi bien,
Que las aguas vienen turbias
Y no se pueden beber.
La Virgen va caminando,
La Virgen va caminando,
Va caminando a Belén,
Va caminando a Belén;
Como el camino es tan largo,
Como el camino es tan largo
Pide el Niño de beber,
Pide el Niño de beber.
Olé, olé,
Olé, olé, Holanda, olé,
Holanda, ya usted ve,
Ya usted ve, ya usted ve.
Allá arriba en aquel alto,
Hay un seco naranjel;
El pastor que las guardaba
Era ciego y no las ve.
Dame, ciego, una naranja
Para este Niño beber:
Coja una, coja dos,
Coja las que es menester.
Naranjas que el Niño coge
Vuelven de nuevo a nacer.
Toma, ciego, este pañuelo,
Limpia los ojos con él;
Vete, ciego, para casa,
Verás hijos y mujer,
La mujer como una rosa,
Los hijos como un clavel.
The lyrics to Rocío Jurado's song "Camino de Belén" tell the story of the Virgin Mary as she walks to Bethlehem while carrying her newborn son, Jesus. The journey is long, and the baby becomes thirsty, prompting his mother to search for water. However, the available water is too turbid to drink, so Mary tells Jesus not to ask for water. As they continue walking, they come across a blind shepherd who is tending to an orange grove. Mary asks him for an orange to give to her son to quench his thirst. The shepherd obliges and gives her some oranges as well as a cloth to wipe off the orange juice. The lyrics end with the shepherd returning home to his family, who are compared to roses and carnations.
The song's lyrics are a beautiful and touching portrayal of Mary's devotion to her son and the many challenges she faced as she walked to Bethlehem. The song also highlights the kindness and generosity shown by the shepherd towards Mary and Jesus, even though he was blind. Overall, "Camino de Belén" is a heartfelt tribute to the Christmas story and the enduring faith that characterizes this special holiday.
Line by Line Meaning
La Virgen va caminando,
The Virgin is travelling on foot,
Va caminando a Belén;
And she is headed towards Bethlehem;
Como el camino es tan largo
As the journey is quite long,
Pide el Niño de beber.
The Child asks for water.
No pidas agua, mi Niño,
Don't ask for water, my Child,
No pidas agua, mi bien,
Don't ask for water, my love,
Que las aguas vienen turbias
Because the water is dirty
Y no se pueden beber.
And it cannot be drunk.
Allá arriba en aquel alto,
Up ahead, in that height,
Hay un seco naranjel;
There is a dry orange grove;
El pastor que las guardaba
The shepherd who kept watch over them,
Era ciego y no las ve.
Was blind and couldn't see them.
Dame, ciego, una naranja
Give me an orange, blind man,
Para este Niño beber:
So that this Child may drink:
Coja una, coja dos,
Take one or two
Coja las que es menester.
Take as many as you need.
Naranjas que el Niño coge
Oranges that the Child grabs
Vuelven de nuevo a nacer.
Grow back again, immediately.
Toma, ciego, este pañuelo,
Take, blind man, this handkerchief,
Limpia los ojos con él;
And clean your eyes with it;
Vete, ciego, para casa,
Go home, blind man,
Verás hijos y mujer,
And you'll see your wife and children,
La mujer como una rosa,
Your wife, like a rose,
Los hijos como un clavel.
The children, like a carnation.
Contributed by Kaelyn G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Gerard Gómez de Juana
Maravillosa
Juanbisbi Mohedano Jurado
Siempre lo dire.....no hay artista q te supere ni q se te acerque a ti!!!!ERES UNICA EN EL MUNDO E IRREPETIBLE!!!!
Danilo Jara
rocio nos dejaste un legado al mundo de habla hispana, te queremos siempre
Juanbisbi Mohedano Jurado
Oleee las voces buenas y la mejor artista de Espña ay medio mundo!!!!Te amo con todas mis ganas mujer del arte y señorio!!!!LA MAS GRANDE!!!UNICA E IRRPETIBLE!!!LA MEJOR DE TODAS,...LA MEJOR DE LAS MEJORES!!!