Julio Iglesias: The 24 Greatest Songs

Julio Iglesias | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (October 25, 1990)
• Number of Discs: 2
• Label: Sony U.S. Latin
• ASIN: B000002ETS
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  Audio Cassette  |  Vinyl
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #9,106 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Track Listings

Disc: 1

1. Quiereme Mucho

2. Quiero

3. Cuidado Amor

4. Abrazame

5. Me Olvide de Vivir

6. Por un Poco de Tu Amor

7. A Veces Tu, a Veces Yo

8. Por el Amor de Una Mujer

9. El Amor (La Tendresse)

10. Sono Io

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Disc: 2

1. Soy un Truhán, Soy un Señor

2. Candilejas

3. Cucurrucucu Paloma

4. Quiereme [Basada en Las Danzas Polovtsianas de "El Principe]

5. Alma Llanera

6. Pregúntale

7. Manuela

8. Pobre Diablo

9. Júrame

10. Un Dia Tu, un Dia Yo

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Editorial Reviews

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Track: 10: Bali Hai,

Track: 11: Similau,

Track: 12: Blum Blum, I Wonder Who I Am,

Track: 13: Bubble Loo, Bubble Loo,

Track: 14: Baby Don't Be Mad At Me,

Track: 15: Caramba! It's The Samba,

Track: 16: Don't Smoke In Bed,

Track: 17: Talking To Myself About You,

Track: 18: Laroo, Laroo, Lili Bolero,

Track: 19: For Every Man There's A Woman,

Track: 1: Baubles, Bangles And Beads (DISC 01),

Track: 20: All Dressed Up With A Broken Heart,

Track: 21: Manana (DISC 02),

Track: 22: Bye Bye Blues,

Track: 23: I'll Dance At Your Wedding,

Track: 24: Golden Earrings,

Track: 25: Chi Baba, Chi Baba (My Bambino Go To Sleep),

Track: 26: Everything's Movin' Too Fast,

Track: 27: I Can't Give You Anything But Love,

Track: 28: It's A Good Day,

Track: 29: Sugar,

Track: 2: I've Got You Under My Skin,

Track: 30: It's All Over Now,

Track: 31: Linger In My Arms A Little Longer, Baby,

Track: 32: I Don't Know Enough About You,

Track: 33: I'm Confessin',

Track:
Media Type: CD
Artist: IGLESIAS,JULIO
Title: MI VIDA EN CANCIONES-24 GREATE
Street Release Date: 07/18/1995
Domestic
Genre: LATIN POP/ROCK

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Absolute Best Compilation Of Julio's Great Ballads!, June 20, 2005

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Jana L. Perskie "ceruleana" (New York, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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"We do not remember days, we remember moments." So said Cesare Pavese, Italian novelist and poet. We all have had glorious "golden moments" in our lives, and poignant memories of these times return occasionally, consciously and in dreams. Sometimes the lyrics and melody of a song can bring back a flood of remembrances. The voice of Julio Iglesias, singing the ballads he made famous, especially from the 1970s, invariably brings to mind a world gone by, and people, very dear, who are now lost to me - but not to my inner world. Which brings me to the album, "Julio Iglesias: The 24 Greatest Songs."

Yes, I am an eternal romantic. And Julio Iglesias is the all-time master of the romance ballad. Few other vocalists can communicate the intensity of love, its joys, melancholy and suffering as well as he does, (and everyone who loves, suffers, at least a little). Some men are turned off by all the schmaltz. But women, worldwide, love Iglesias and his repertoire. I lived for many years in Mexico and Latin America - some of my best years, in fact, and listening to these 2 wonderful CDs brings back, to my mind's eye & ear, the faces and voices of people so special to me; moments spent in the tropical sunshine and others in the crisp mountain air of the Andes; and, of course, starlit nights, romance and friendship also. I remember laughing and crying with my girlfriends to these very same songs - comparing notes about the capriciousness of love. The first time I listened to "33 Anos," (33 Years), I was 33 years-old...and felt as if I were rapidly moving toward middle age, as does Julio in the song. Many years later, now, I have to laugh!

Originally released in 1978, the 2 CD compilation was re-released in 1998. Although the lyrics in many of the 24 songs are exceptionally beautiful, one does not have to speak Spanish to appreciate the quality of Sr. Iglesias' warm velvety voice or the romantic orchestral backup. Are these his 24 greatest songs? Disc 1 is absolutely on target. There's not a single cut that should be omitted, although I wish I could have added some. The music and lyrics of the nostalgic "Me Olvide De Vivir," and the exquisitely tender love song "A Flor De Piel," are favorites. The raw emotion in "Abrazame," and "Por Un Poco de Tu Amor" could bring forth tears from a stone. Disc 2 is more upbeat, and although many of the cuts are excellent, I could eliminate some tracks easily. I love the Mexican classic, "Cu-Cu-Rru-Cu-Cu Paloma," the dramatic "Candilejas," and the beautiful "Jurame, and "Caminito" are highlights. I have never been a fan of "Manuela," although it doesn't bother me to listen to it. However, "Un Dia Tu, Un Dia Yo" is an awful song, and I could do without "Quiereme" also.

Make no mistake though, this is probably the best collection ever of Julio Iglesias' great ballads and it is definitely a 5 Star album. I am being picky, that's all. I want all 24 songs to be superb - but my taste is not everyone's, and what pleases me most might not do the same for others. "Julio Iglesias: The 24 Greatest Songs" is a truly great album. I highly recommend it.
JANA

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Very good collection, February 1, 2010

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Alexander Don-Doncow "Critical Al" (San Francisco,CA USA) - See all my reviews
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Generally speaking, a good collection. It does miss a couple of Iglesia's popular songs but all the great ones are there.
The reason I subtracted a star is that several of the tracks are technically inferior. They come in Mono, and the recordings are not that clean. Makes me wonder because Julio started his singing career around the time when most recording studios had already transition to stereo (even in Spain and Latin America). Besides, the artist has re-recorder most of his greatest hits many times since.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Good Music., June 6, 2009

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Jose Lopez "Jose Lopez" (Miami,Florida USA) - See all my reviews
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Really Really Good Music, Romantic, Sad, All Great. Catchy. Beautiful music. Worth Listening to. When Music Was Music.