Nearly five years have passed since Juan Gabriel’s departure and his death continues to hurt. Born January 7, 1950 as Alberto Aguilera Valadez, the Eternal Divo from Juárez would have celebrated his 71st birthday.
His musical legacy is eternal, as the Mexican singer-songwriter is estimated to have written nearly 2,000 songs, many voiced by artists such as Rocío Dúrcal, Luis Miguel, Daniela Romo and Jose Jose. From the latter artist there is a theme that became a hymn for the so-called Prince of Song. Then we tell you what it is.
Juan Gabriel and Jose Jose They met in 1971. In a blank photo allegedly taken in 1984, they see themselves sitting on a sofa with the Spanish interpreters Camilo Sesto and Rocío Dúrcal.
Before that meeting, in 1974, José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz, real name of José José, released his eighth studio album with the title Lives. This material contains an original composition by Juanga: “Y nada más”, although it had no relevant success.
However, it was in 1978 that Prince premiered with one of his most popular songs: “The past past”, included on his thirteenth album of the same name, featuring pieces written by the likes of José María Napoléon, Rafael Pérez Botija, as well as an extra by Aguilera Valadez: “Not now”.
“‘The past past’ It should not be missing from my repertoire, it is a song that the audience always asks for, I could never get it out. It’s one of the most emotional, it identifies me a lot and people already know to clap in the middle of the song, ”he said. Jose Jose a Notimex after the unexpected death of the maker of hits like “I have no money” and “Querida” in August 2016.
“The fits, fits”, Juan Gabriel’s gift to José José
Last year, Anore Noreña, ex-wife of Jose Jose, revealed that this theme is inspired by their romance. In his Instagram account, he published a sheet with the lyrics of the song in the handwriting of Juan Gabriel.
“One night in 1978. Newly installed in Pedregal’s house, they come to our house Juan Gabriel for a rich evening and in which he makes us this Great gift. His words were the following: ‘Guys, in your new life I made this song for you … And when I say: I ASK FOR APPLAUSE FOR THE LOVE THAT HAS COME TO ME, everyone is going to applaud,’ write José Joel and Marysol’s mother.
What happened next between Juan Gabriel and José José?
In 2001, The Prince of Song released what was his last full-length album: Tenampa, produced no more or less than by The Divo of Juárez. The album features “Es un angel” written for his then wife Sara Salazar; “What a beautiful love”, for his daughter Sarita Sosa and “How to make to forget”, whose video clip the participation of José and Juan Gabriel. Eternal.
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