The full name of the most famous singer and artist from Spain, Julio Iglesias, is Julio José Iglesias de la Cueva.
He can be considered a legend of world pop music. His record sales exceed 300 million.
He is one of the most successful Spanish commercial singers. The life story of Julio Iglesias is full of bright events, ups and downs, which are of utmost interest to fans of the work of the world famous singer.
He did not become famous right away - he had to go through a difficult path, which we will try to tell you in detail.
About the childhood and youth of Iglesias
The year and date of Julio's birth is September 23, 1943.
The father of the future popular songwriter from Spain is a well-known gynecologist of the country, and his mother is a housewife, whose name was Maria del Rosario.
After the birth of the child, she carefully guarded the family hearth. In addition, another son was brought up in the Iglesias family - Julio's younger brother, Karslos.
At the same time, there was a very slight difference in age between the brothers.
School years and youth of a gifted young man
Even in her school years, the future Spanish pop star began to think about the profession of a diplomat or lawyer, as well as about the professional career of an athlete.
At the age of sixteen, after studying at the Catholic school of St. Paul, the young man was accepted into the academy of the Real Madrid football club.
He was the club's goalkeeper. Thanks to his excellent sports performance, the coaches of the youth team had special hopes for the young man.
However, life, as it always happens, put the “points in their places” at the most unexpected moment.
A turning point in the life of Julio Iglesias
In 1963, young Julio gets into a terrible car accident, which forced him to lie on a hospital bed and then continue rehabilitation at home for about two years.
The future Spanish star had crushed legs and damaged several sections of the spine.
The doctors were sure that the artist simply had no chance of restoring walking and a full life.
However, since the hands of the future Spanish pop star were not damaged, the young man, with the permission of the attending physician, began to play the guitar.
Lying in the hospital, and later during the rehabilitation period at home, he began to compose his own music and write songs.
At night, he was tormented by insomnia from the fact that his spine hurt, and because of which Julio often listened to the radio and began to write poems.
At the same time, the young man did not give up and eventually began to move around on crutches. At the moment, only a small scar on his face reminds of those unpleasant injuries and injuries. In addition, the singer and actor limps a little.
Education in Cambridge
After Iglesias was discharged from the medical facility, he returned to the university walls. He successfully completed his studies and went to the UK in order to learn the language of this country. He studied at London Cambridge.
After graduating from the university, Julio returned to the capital of Spain and chose to enroll in the Royal Academy of Fine Arts, where he studied the skill of an operatic tenor.
It should be noted that even in his youth, while studying at St. Paul's College, the teacher of the choir, in which the then young man sang, noted his excellent vocal abilities.
The period of becoming a famous musician and singer
It should be noted that for deep learning of the English language, Iglesias went to London Cambridge for a reason. He wanted his work to sound in an international language.
In addition, his friends praised the work of the future star, which gave confidence. It was they who invited him to perform at the Spanish competition in Bendirome (this is a resort town in Spain).
In order to participate in it, knowledge of the English language was required, since the song had to sound in it.
Julio Iglesias: recognition Star
After returning from England and participating in an international award, the famous singer and composer wrote the song "La Vida Sique Igual" (translated as "Life goes on"), which eventually became famous. Thanks to her, he won the following awards:
- for the best text;
- best performance;
- the best song.
In 1970, the artist is sent as a participant in the international Eurovision Song Contest from Spain.
After the musical event, he is waiting for foreign tours, during which he performs on the most prestigious European stages. It should be noted the distinctive features of the musician.
Firstly, he always went out in public in elegant black suits, a snow-white shirt and a bow tie.
Secondly, in the shortest possible time he won the title of one of the most famous and memorable artists in Spain, despite the fact that his stage image evoked different feelings among the audience - some admired him, others looked with ridicule.
The first collection by Julio Iglesias was recorded in 1969.
Throughout his creative life, he has released more than 80 albums with songs of his own composition.
The singer performed in European, Asian, American, Eastern European and Russian cities, including Moscow.
Julio Iglesias: world famous
In a duet with the musician, the stage was shared by such stars as Frank Sinatra, Dolly Parton, Diana Ross and many others.
The name of the famous songwriter, composer and singer Julio Iglesias is inscribed in the Guinness Book of Records. Thanks to his talent and desire for life, he became popular not only in his country, Spain, but throughout the world.
Among his famous compositions are "Amor, amor, amor", "Baila morena", "Besame mucho" and a number of many others.
The performances of Julio Iglesias are compared by many people around the world with hypnosis. Even now, his videos, which were filmed in the last century, are gaining thousands of likes.
According to some fans of Julio's work, his songs have an impact on the psychological state of a person.
Today, Iglesias actively performs and often, as part of the tour, stays in our country, gathering thousands of fans at concerts.
