Romantic Classics [Import]

Julio Iglesias | Format: Audio CD

Product Details

• Audio CD (December 25, 2006)
• Original Release Date: 2006
• Number of Discs: 1
• Format: Import
• Label: Burgundy S
• ASIN: B000FBG09O
• Also Available in: Audio CD  |  MP3 Download
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (12 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #76,815 in Music (See Top 100 in Music)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Julio Iglesias--he of the endearing Latin accent, endless-summer suntan, and stunning charisma--could make "Mary Had a Little Lamb" sound sexy, so it's no surprise that the 11 selections here smolder with the approximate heat of high noon in his native Madrid. What may be surprising to longtime listeners, though, is the range of songs he chose to cover. While "It's Impossible," the Perry Como hit with the famously pretty-sad melody, comes across an obvious choice and benefits from a swooning yet sure-footed performance, two Foreigner classics, "I Want to Know What Love Is" and "Waiting for a Girl Like You," seem somehow beneath our debonair ladykiller. Still, smothered by his signature passion, they play like entirely new songs--less earnest and searching, more insistent and sweet. Such is the case with Richard Marx's "Right Here Waiting" and, to some extent, the Cars' "Drive"; instead of sounding like lite-FM retreads, they become heated extensions of his Julio-ness. Older hits--"This Guy's in Love with You," "The Most Beautiful Girl"--benefit from a certain effortlessness; these are numbers pre-dipped in the knee-weakening romance Julio specializes in. Overall, it's a modern/classic commingling that proves what millions of women worldwide have suspected for decades: where practitioners of pulse-quickening, fantasy-fueling vocals are concerned, there is no equal. --Tammy La Gorce

Product Description

Asian edition includes two exclusive bonus tracks, 'Crazy' (with Lea Salonga) and ' Hey' (with Lea Salonga). Julio's first English-language album in 12 years, the Master of Romance returns with an incredible collection of modern love songs, primarily from the 1970s and 1980s. Having performed with the likes of Frank Sinatra, Julio's sensual voice has impacted the souls of generations for over 30 years. Sony/BMG. 2006. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Customer Reviews

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8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Effortless Passion, October 13, 2006

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Martin A Hogan "Marty From SF" (San Francisco, CA. (Hercules)) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Romantic Classics (Audio CD)

There's something irresistible about Julio Iglesia's singing. He exudes an effortless passion of romance in nearly every song he touches. It's no surprise that finally he has released an album concentrating solely on romantic tunes. However, at first glance, some of his choices might seem out of character. With two Foreigner songs, "I Want To Know What Love Is" and "Waiting For A Girl Like You", Julio injects dreamy casualness that begs a listen from worldly lovers. Harry Nilsson's "Everybody's Talking" has a spirited freshness and the Bee Gees, "How Can You Mend A Broken Heart?" is a completely new interpretation. There might be a temptation to classify these songs as pure elevator backtracks, but Iglesia never falters in his quality. The only question here is why it took him so long to produce an album concentrating solely on romantic classics. There is no doubt there will be a follow up and his fans are already anxiously waiting.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars awesome, March 9, 2007

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Susan Wilson "Total Romantic" (Walton, NY USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Romantic Classics (Audio CD)

Finally, Julio recorded a current CD. I LOVE it. Can't stop playing it.
A true romantic singer. All new songs and a total pleasure to listen to!!! Still as good as ever! I hope he keeps recording!! Thanks Julio!

4 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars He never fails to amaze me., September 27, 2006

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Hudson G TANNIS "DR.GROOVE" (LAURELTON, NEW YORK United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Romantic Classics (Audio CD)

How can you not love this man,his voice is so romantic and this cd is superbly produced.I have the Japan Version with an extra track and the sound quality is astonishing...highly recommended.