José José

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José Romulo Sosa Ortiz (born February 17, 1948), better known in the entertainment world as José José or El príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song), is an international singer and actor from Mexico.

José José was born into a family of singers: his father was a gospel singer and his mother an opera singer. They did not achieve large success, however, and, when José began to show interest in singing, his parents tried to discourage him, by claiming that it was too difficult to make it in the show business. José José continued trying to become a singer, and, by his teens, he had launched his own career. José was a struggling singer at first. But then, during the late 1960s, his fame began to increase, especially in Mexico, where he was featured on television various times.

During the 1970s, José José became one of the most known balladists in Latin America, despite competing with such other Hispanic singing legends as Nino Bravo (who died in 1973), Alberto Cortés, Julio Iglesias, Danny Rivera, José Luis Rodríguez and Camilo Sesto. José José made various international number one hits, and he toured Latin America various times.His songs included "Lo Dudo" ("I Doubt It"), a romantic song about a relationship that had stopped. During the 1980s, he and José Feliciano joined to produce what became a major hit for both singers: "Por Ella" ("For Her") told the tale of two friends who fell in love with the same girl, being then left heartbroken by the girl, which made them turn into alcoholics.

By the time the song's video was released, José had already begun a real life battle against alcohol.

In 1992, he produced another major hit, "Cuarenta y Veinte" ("Forty and Twenty"), which spoke about men who fall in love with women that are much younger than them and the way society sees these situations.

He would suffer dire consequences from his problem with alcoholism, as his health faltered dearly during the 1990s. His excessive drinking caused his voice to deteriorate and could no longer perform voice properly as he could before. Alcoholism was also one of the major factors for his divorce from his first wife. He went to Alcoholics Anonymous, however, and claims to be cured. He re-married, and, in 1996, he was awarded a special concession by the Mexican government. The Mexican government deemed him deserving of this award based on the cultural impact they think José José had on the country.

In 1998, his third daughter was born. She has shown interest in becoming a singer in the future. José José has five children.

His influence is strongly felt in Mexican pop culture and music. For his contribution to the recording industry, José José has a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7036 Hollywood Blvd.

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[edit] Albums

  • Tenampa (2001)
  • Distancia (1998)
  • Y Algo Mas (1998)
  • Tesoros (1997)
  • Mujeriego (1995)
  • Grandeza Mexicana (1994)
  • 30 Años De Ser El Principe (1993)
  • 40 Y 20 (1992)
  • En Las Buenas Y En Las Mala (1990)
  • Que Es El Amor (1989)
  • Sabor A Mi (B.S.O./Soundtrack) (1988)
  • Soy Asi (1987)
  • Siempre Contigo (1986)
  • Promesas (1985)
  • Gavilan O Paloma (B.S.O./Soundtrack) (1985)
  • Reflexiones (1984)
  • Secretos (1983)
  • Mi Vida (1982)
  • Gracias (1981)
  • Romantico (1981)
  • Amor Amor (1980)
  • Si Me Dejas Ahora (1979)
  • Lo Pasado Pasado (1979)
  • Volcan (1978)
  • Reencuentro (1977)
  • El Principe (1976)
  • Tan Cerca...Tan Lejos (1975)
  • Vive (1974)
  • Hasta Que Vuelvas (1973)
  • Cuando Tu Me Quieras (1972)
  • De Pueblo En Pueblo (1972)
  • Buscando Una Sonrisa (1971)
  • El Triste (1970)
  • La Nave Del Olvido (1970)
  • Cuidado (1969)

[edit] Films

  • Gavilán o Paloma
  • Sabor a Mí
  • Sueño de amor
  • La carrera del millon
  • Perdóname todo
  • Buscando una sonrisa

[edit] Soap operas

[edit] Singles

  • Lágrimas (Tears)
  • 40 y 20 (40 and 20)
  • Gavilán O Paloma (Hawk or Dove)
  • Preso (Caged)
  • La Nave Del Olvido (The Ship of Oblivion)
  • Lo Pasado Pasado (The Past Is Past)
  • Volcán (Volcano)
  • Amor Mío (My Love)
  • Desesperado (Hopeless)
  • No Valió La Pena (It Was Not Worth The Grief)
  • Llora Corázon (The Heart Cries)
  • Almohada (Pillow)
  • Lo Que No Fue No Será (What it was, it won't be)
  • Cancionero (Song Book)
  • Voy A Llenarte toda (I'm Going to Get You Full)
  • El Amar y El Querer (The Loving and The Desiring)
  • Amor Lo Que Se Dice (Love, what they say is)
  • Un Poco Más (A Little Bit More)
  • Si Me Dejas Ahora (If You Leave Me Now)
  • Más (More)
  • Mi Vida (My Life)
  • Lo Dudo (I Doubt It)
  • El Amor Acaba (Love Ends)
  • Amor, Amor (Love, Love)
  • Me Vas Echar De Menos (You Will Miss Me)
  • El Triste (The Sad One)
  • ¿Y Qué? (So What?)
  • Me Basta (Enough for Me)
  • Esta Noche Te Voy a Estrenar (Tonight I Will Introduce You)
  • Piel de Azucar (Sugar Skin)
  • Amnesia (Amnesia)
  • Preso (Prisoner)

[edit] Duets

[edit] Trivia

  • Several notable artists contributed to a tribute album titled "Volcan: Tributo a José José" by performing some of his most memorable ballads, each group adding their own unique style.
  • His hit, "Lo Dudo", would later be covered by Frankie Ruiz

[edit] External links

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