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The master of the love ballad--in at least six languages--has finally put his greatest hits, along with four new tracks, in a solid two-CD bilingual set. His early material from the 1970s is solid stuff that reminds us of Iglesias's initial allure--his voice, at once mellifluous, melancholy, and warm. His early magic is evident on such heat generators as the plaintive but ultimately uplifting "Hey", the haunting "Abrazame", and the moving "Manuela". He broke the U.S. market wide open in 1984 with the corny but impacting "To All the Girls I've Loved Before" with Willie Nelson. That song began a successful series of duets with other pop stars such as Stevie Wonder, Dolly Parton, and Diana Ross, all included here. Of poignant interest is "Summer Wind", sung with the late Frank Sinatra. --Ramiro Burr
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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful
Format:Audio CD
Julio was originally a goalkeeper for Real Madrid, but that career was cut short before it really got going - he was badly injured in a road accident. During his period of recovery in hospital, he became interested in a career in music, something at which he has since become very successful, originally singing just in Spanish, but later also singing in English.
Most of CD 1 is taken up with English language recordings. His solo songs include excellent covers of Crazy (Patsy Cline), Vincent (Don MacLean), Can't help falling in love (Elvis Presley) and When I need you (Leo Sayer).
He also sings duets with Willie Nelson (To all the girls I've loved before), Diana Ross (All of you), Stevie Wonder (My love), Dolly Parton (When you tell me that you love me), All 4 One (Smoke gets in your eyes), Frank Sinatra (Summer wind) and Paul Anka (My Way). Julio sings his parts of My way in Spanish but Paul sings in English. Fragile features Sting on background vocals and lead guitar.
Spanish recordings fill almost the whole of CD 2. I do not know any Spanish, though I recognize the occasional song (Amor and his British number hit Begin the Beguine, a cover of the Cole Porter classic sung mainly in Spanish), but it works brilliantly.
If you only want one collection of Julio's music, you won't find a better one than this. If you want to build an extensive collection of his music, this is a great place to start.
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
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I liked the first disc a lot,in particular Julio's versions of Vincent (starry,starry night) and the sublime Caruso (which Julio says is the best song from Italy in the last forty years and tested his voice to the limit).But I didn't think all the duets worked on disc 1.However,the second disc,where Julio's voice dominates every song,gave me the most pleasant listening experience I have ever had.So good that I don't expect to hear better than this from him or anyone else,in the future.Julio writes something about all 37 of the songs he sings in the accompanying booklet,and what he writes is worth reading.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
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Like everyone I know, I first heard Julio when on holiday and his voice, even many years later, brings a warm feeling whenever I play his CD and I confess that I play it more than any other single CD I own.
Yes, some tracks work better for me than others but this is not just a greatest hits but an ultimate hits copllection.
His voice envelopes everything, bringing smooth flowing sound that is pleasing even if you are not listening but rewarding if you are.
This collection lifts him to the position of the number one European singer of romantic love songs.
I don't have his other CDs - there is no point this is the collection to have.
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Yes, some tracks work better for me than others but this is not just a greatest hits but an ultimate hits copllection.
His voice envelopes everything, bringing smooth flowing sound that is pleasing even if you are not listening but rewarding if you are.
This collection lifts him to the position of the number one European singer of romantic love songs.
I don't have his other CDs - there is no point this is the collection to have.
H
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Julio Iglesis CD
I just love this guy's voice and it so dreamy. Julio Iglesis is a master at his craft! Brilliant! I'm running out of praise .............
Published 3 months ago by D. W. P. Lucas
My Life
Very relaxing and easy to listen to CD, brings back wonderful memories of many holidays in Spain.sitting relaxing with a bottle of red wine
Published 7 months ago by Mary June
Fast excellent service
Love this cd, Julio's hits on one cd and Spanish songs on the other cd, makes me feel that I am on holiday in Spain
Published 9 months ago by B. Collins
A must have
If you like Julio this CD is a must have. The songs are uplifting. It has helpt me through a difficult period. I have played it continuously and never tired of it. Read more
Published 14 months ago by Spring
Julio hits + collection
A double CD collection. CD 1 is mainly a collection of hit singles and very popular songs sung with English speaking celebrities e.g. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Geoff, Darwen
great CD
Although I already have a lot of these songs could not resist buying this CD as am a great fan of Julio and have kept it in my car and so far have listened to it over and over... Read more
Published 17 months ago by S. E. Mullan
Never disappoints
Just absolutely fabulous CD. If you are a Julio fan then you will not be disppointed, the tone in his voice is just unmistakable, the duets especially with Willie Nelson are just... Read more
Published 23 months ago by Susie Gray
nice and relaxing way to start your day!
I think that his spanish songs(only in the 2nd cd) are much better the the english ones (1st cd). At least I prefer him singing in his mother tangue! Read more
Published on 11 April 2010 by Giovi
A good collection
My wife and I enjoy listening to Julio... his voice just oozes sex appeal. His songs aren't half bad either though personally I'm not so keen on the actual hits he's had and duets... Read more
Published on 14 Dec 2009 by R. R. Adams
Excellent!
Bought this for my dad's birthday, really pleased with it, excellent.
Published on 10 Aug 2009 by Mrs. S. J. Lane
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