Childhood and youth
Julio was born in Madrid (year of birth - September 23, 1943). The musician's father, Julio Iglesias Puga, was a famous gynecologist in the country, and his mother, Maria del Rosario, was the homemaker of a happy family (housewife). Another boy grew up in the family of the future singer - his younger brother Carlos; the age difference between the children was very small.
Julio Iglesias in his youth
According to Iglesias’s childhood dreams and plans, he was supposed to become a diplomat, a lawyer, or build a sports career, because while studying after school at St. Paul’s Catholic College, he became seriously interested in football. From the age of 16, a young and promising young man played for the Real Madrid club as a goalkeeper, he was distinguished by excellent athletic abilities, and high hopes were placed on the guy.
But life decreed otherwise. On September 22, 1963, Julio was in a terrible car accident and lay in a hospital bed for 2 years. The lower limb was crushed, the spine was damaged, there was practically no hope that Julio would walk again. Fortunately, the hands of the would-be football player turned out to be uninjured, therefore, in order to somehow distract the young man, the attending physician allowed him to play the guitar.
Julio Iglesias played football
Here in the hospital, a young guy discovered a new talent - composing music and songs. At night, suffering from insomnia and body pain, he often listened to the radio and wrote poems on high topics (romanticism, human destiny).
Iglesias did not give up, first he stood on crutches, diligently developed his legs, read a lot of books on neurology and defeated the disease. Now only a minor scar on his face and a slight limp remind him of that terrible period.
Julio Iglesias in his youth
After being discharged from the medical institution, Iglesias returned to university, and after graduation he moved to England to study English. He studied in London and Cambridge, returning to Madrid and enrolled in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where he received an education in opera (tenor). But even at St. Paul's College, the choir director, having heard the boy's vocal abilities, recommended that he choose any profession in life with the exception of musical activity.
Concert schedule
This information, as a rule, appears first on the official websites and social accounts of artists. And I must say, father and son often visit Russia, and perform in religious halls. Thus, Julio Iglesias sang at the State Kremlin Palace in 2021 in honor of half a century of creative career. And in 2019, Julio Iglesias Jr. appeared on the stage of the Svetlanov Hall of the Moscow International House of Music with the hits of his father and other idols. “RU-CONCERT” is organizing his son’s performances in our country and the CIS.
Music
Julio decided to study English deeply for a reason. Friends liked his songs, so they invited the future musician to take part in a national competition, which was to be held in the resort town of Benidorm. To participate, you had to choose an English song.
In England, Julio Jose had the first impromptu concert in his life. The singer accidentally visited the Air Port Pub in the company of friends. There, in the hands of a stranger, he saw a guitar and asked him to perform a song. The Spanish composition “Guantanamero,” which tells the story of the unhappy love of a Cuban girl, was magnificently performed by a young man and shocked the audience present here. On this day, Julio received his first musical fee.
Julio Iglesias on stage
Later, the talented guy began performing in the pub on weekends, performing songs by popular musicians of that time: Tom Jones, The Beatles, Engelbert Humperdinck and others.
In Cambridge, Julio met one person - a French student Gwendoline Bollore. It was she who became his muse and close friend. Julio dedicated a song to her, which became a worldwide hit (“Gwendolyne” - 1970) and brought the singer a future fourth place at Eurovision.
Returning from England to his hometown, the aspiring musician and composer began searching for performers for his songs. Having donated several musical products to one of the Madrid recording studios, Julio soon receives a lucrative offer - to sing on his own and become a participant in a Spanish song competition.
Then, performing a song under the symbolic title “La Vida Sique Igual” (“Life Goes On”), the still unknown singer managed to win three awards simultaneously in the following categories:
- "For the best performance."
- "For the best text"
- "For the best song."
It was a success. After a short period of time, Julio Iglesias worthily represents Spain at Eurovision (1970), participates in long foreign tours, and performs at prestigious European venues.
The talented musician stood out among the idols of those years. Julio always appeared on stage in a black tuxedo, a white shirt with a bow tie, and while singing he actively gesticulated, which aroused both admiration and ridicule among the audience. This manner of behavior was liked by the public, and his career quickly took off.
Within a few years of the Spanish Song Contest, Iglesias had won the title of his country's most famous and successful singer, as well as the most popular Spanish-language artist on the planet.
In 1969, Julio recorded his first disc. The musician’s hard work and unique talent led to the release of more than 80 albums performed by him. Over 300 million Julio Iglesias records have been sold worldwide. He has performed more than 5,000 concerts in various cities around the world, including Moscow.
The musician performed in a duet with the most famous performers of our time: maestro Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross and other celebrities. The big name of Julio Iglesias is included in the Guinness Book of Records.
Among the singer’s best compositions are: “Amor Amor”, “Besame Mucho”, “Abrazame”, “Baila Morena” and others. Thousands of views of the artist’s music videos on YouTube indicate his constant demand among listeners. It is possible to compare Ilesias’s performance with vocal hypnosis, which has an amazing effect on a person’s psychological state.
Photos and description of the appearance of Julio Iglesias Jr.
This is one of those people who seem to be immune to aging. Julio Iglesias Jr has a strong, wiry figure, six-pack abs and a disarming smile. Also among the signature features is long hair. He grew up on the southern coast of the United States and perhaps that is why he became such a sunny person. The place also helped him gain excellent physical characteristics: Julio Iglesias Jr. has been fond of windsurfing and other water sports since childhood. He also loves skiing and running. His photos often include sports equipment, as well as dogs, SUVs, guitars and, of course, his beautiful wife.
Personal life
In 1970, a young but already famous musician met the amazingly beautiful model and journalist Isabel Preysler. After interviewing Julio, the girl received an invitation to his next concert, and already in 1971 their wedding took place. But in 1979 the family broke up. From the first barque, the musician left three children: son Julio Iglesias Jr., daughter Maria Isabel, famous son Enrique Iglesias, with whom he continued to maintain relations.
Julio Iglesias and Enrique Iglesias
The marriage to Isabel turned out to be strange and unsuccessful for various reasons. The famous musician was constantly jealous of his wife, making her a hostage to the “golden cage,” while he himself enjoyed amorous relationships with different women. Soon after the divorce, Julio's children moved to live with him in Miami, because... It was not safe for them to be in Spain. The singer's father, Julio Iglesias Puga, was kidnapped by terrorists who demanded a huge ransom, and his mother decided to send Mario, Julio and Enrique to America.
Julio Iglesias and his family
On the one hand, the children were comfortable here, they did not need anything except the attention of their famous and constantly touring dad.
Julio Iglesias with his wife Miranda
The second and real marriage of Julio Iglesias was with a girl 22 years younger than him. Miranda Rinisburger is a former model who gave birth to the artist three sons (Rodrigo, Miguel and Alejandro) and twin daughters (Victoria and Christina). Despite her status as a mother of many children, Miranda managed to maintain a beautiful figure, and at the wedding ceremony, which took place after 20 years of marriage, she looked charming. This woman managed to win the heart of a famous performer, who claims that he is ready to live with her until the end of his days. Their love only grows stronger over the years.
Listen to the best hits online
Almost all albums from the discographies of father and son can be easily found online, in streaming services such as Apple Music and Yandex.Music. Of course, there are rarities, but having found them, many experience a special joy from listening. Not every large torrent stores some rarities. For example, songs by Julio Iglesias Jr. from his debut album “Under My Eyes”. Hint: while searching for it, it is better to look at places where physical media, including compact cassettes, are sold. And my father’s rarities are often stored on vinyl records.
Julio Iglesias now
Julio Iglesias's age can be called venerable, but the musician continues to write songs, release new albums, and travel around countries on tour. On May 25, 2021, he visited Moscow, performing a solo concert at the Kremlin Palace and presenting his new album “Mexico” to the audience. Julio boldly compared the Russian audience with the Spanish audience, finding similarities in temperament.
Julio Iglesias now
The great Spaniard admitted to Russian journalists that he adores and respects women, considers them life teachers and believes in energetic feminine power that can change the world.
Free download Julio Iglesias Jr mp3 songs in good quality
Of course, this is still possible, but it is important to remember that free downloading is not always legal. Subject to copyright, the songs of Julio Iglesias Jr. and other members of the family are distributed in a wide variety through the iTunes store and the like. Moreover, new products usually appear there much earlier than Wikipedia mentions them. For example, at the time of writing this article, even the English-language Wikipedia covered the discography of Julio Iglesias Jr. only until 2014, while it was replenished in 2015, and in 2021, and in 2021, and in 2018...
