José Luis Perales facts for kids
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José Luis Perales
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| Birth name | José Luis Perales Morillas |
| Born | 18 January 1945 Castejón, Cuenca, Spain |
| Genres | Latin pop |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, composer |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Labels | Hispavox, Sony/BMG, Columbia |
José Luis Perales Morillas (born on January 18, 1945) is a famous Spanish singer, songwriter, and composer. He has created 27 albums and sold over 30 million copies of his music around the world. Many other popular singers have recorded his songs, including Vikki Carr, Raphael, Rocío Jurado, Jeanette, Miguel Bosé, Julio Iglesias, and Marc Anthony.
Perales has performed concerts in many countries. These include Uruguay, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, the United States, and Italy. Some of his most well-known songs are "Quisiera Decir tu Nombre," "¿Y cómo es él?," and "¿Qué Pasará Mañana?". His song "Porque te vas," sung by Jeanette, became very popular. Over 40 artists in different countries have covered this song.
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About José Luis Perales
His Early Life and Music
José Luis Perales was born in a small town called Castejón, near the city of Cuenca. He grew up in a traditional family. From a young age, he loved music. He learned to play the lute when he was just 6 years old. This helped him start his musical journey.
He began writing his own songs at 14. However, he was very shy about sharing them. He didn't show his songs to record companies until 1968, when he was 23. He said that other people in the music world had to present his songs for him. He was afraid of failing.
Perales lived in his hometown for 16 years. In 1961, he moved to Seville to study electronics. After finishing his studies, he moved to Madrid. There, he studied surveying and worked as an electrician. He also shined shoes to earn money.
How He Became a Singer
While studying, José Luis kept writing songs. At first, he wrote only for other singers. But a music producer named Rafael Trabucchelli believed in him. Trabucchelli convinced Perales to record his own songs. This is how his career as a singer began.
Perales also joined a music group called a tuna while in school. He continued to compose music in his free time. He sold many songs to other artists. Some of these artists included Fórmula V, Jeanette, and Miguel Bosé.
Eventually, people found out he had some special songs he hadn't given away. They listened to them and asked him to sing them himself. Perales felt a bit scared at first. He thought being a singer was a very difficult job. But he got used to it over time. He often said he was surprised when people praised his music.
First Songs and Big Hits
One of his first songs was "Niebla." He was inspired to write it while listening to the radio. This song showed him that music was his true calling. He also served in the military in Madrid. During this time, he continued his studies and worked as a draftsman. He wrote many songs while waiting for someone to sing them.
His very first song to appear on a record was "En San Marcos." It was sung by Daniel Velázquez in 1972. This song described the beautiful city of Venice.
In 1976, Perales wrote "Porque te vas." This song was performed by Jeanette. It sold an amazing 4 million copies worldwide. His first album, Celos de mi Guitarra (Jealous of my Guitar), was also a big success. It became popular in Spain and across Latin America.
Recent Recognition
On February 18, 2019, José Luis Perales received a special award. It was the Medalla de Oro al Mérito en las Bellas Artes. This award recognizes his great achievements in fine arts.
Around 2020, one of his songs became very popular on TikTok. The song was "Un Velero Llamado Libertad" (A Sailboat Called Freedom). It was used in many short videos called memes. These memes were known as "Y SE MARCHÓ," which means "AND HE LEFT," from the song's lyrics.
His Albums
José Luis Perales has released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- 1973 – Mis Canciones (My Songs)
- 1974 – El Pregón (The Pregon)
- 1975 – Para Vosotros Canto (For You I Sing)
- 1976 – Por Si Quieres Conocerme (In Case You want To know Me)
- 1978 – Como La Lluvia Fresca (Like Fresh Rain)
- 1978 – Soledades (Solitudes) - This version was just for Latin America.
- 1979 – Tiempo De Otoño (Time of Autumn)
- 1981 – Nido De Águilas (Eagle's Nest)
- 1982 – Entre El Agua Y El Fuego (Between the Water and the Fire)
- 1984 – Amaneciendo En Ti (Waking Up to You)
- 1986 – Con El Paso Del Tiempo (With the Passage of Time)
- 1986 – Que Canten los Ninos (Let The Children Sing)
- 1988 – Sueño De Libertad (Dream of Freedom)
- 1989 – La Espera (The Wait)
- 1990 – A Mis Amigos (To My Friends)
- 1991 – América (America)
- 1993 – Gente Maravillosa (Wonderful People)
- 1996 – En Clave De Amor (In The Key of Love)
- 1998 – Quédate Conmigo (Stay with Me)
- 2000 – Me Han Contado Que Existe Un Paraíso (They've Told me that there's a Paradise)
- 2006 – Navegando Por Ti (Sailing Across You)
- 2012 – Calle Soledad (Street of Loneliness)
- 2016 – Calma (album) (Calm)
See also
In Spanish: José Luis Perales para niños
- List of best-selling Latin music artists
