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Julio Iglesias
Biography
Julio Iglesias
Born
September 23, 1943 in Madrid, Spain

Years Active:
70s | 80s | 90s | Current

 
Julio Iglesias was the most popular Latin singer of the '70s and '80s, selling over 100 million albums around the world. Iglesias was a smooth, romantic crooner and his appeal translated to many different countries in many different languages.

Initially, Iglesias planned to be a lawyer. As he studied, he was a goalkeeper for the Real Madrid football team. His career as an athlete was ended after an automobile accident in the mid-'60s. While he was recovering, Iglesias started playing guitar and writing songs. ...
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Influences
Nat King Cole Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole Dean Martin Elvis Presley Frank Sinatra

Formal Connections
Estéfano

Performed Songs By
Carlos Gardel Jos? Alfredo Jim?nez Cole Porter Estéfano Charles Aznavour Harry Belafonte Joe Henderson Janet Jackson Antonio Carlos Jobim Juan Gabriel Juan Gabriel & Roc?o Durcal Juan Gabriel con El Mariachi Willie Nelson & Leon Russell Willie Nelson Willie Nelson & Family Willie Nelson & Friends Willie Nelson & Ray Price Tito Puente Tito Puente & His Orchestra Tito Puente & Eddie Palmieri Tito Puente & Giovanni Hidalgo Pete Seeger Sting Sting & The Police Stevie Wonder Paul Anka Edith Piaf Jacques Brel Luiz Bonfa José Luis Perales Don McLean Alejandro Sanz Jo?o Donato Lucio Dalla Tonino Baliardo Rubén Blades Willie Nelson & Wynton Marsalis

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