José Luis Perales

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José Luis Perales
Birth name José Luis Perales Morillas
Born 28 January 1945 (1945-01-28) (age 63)
Castejón, Cuenca, Spain
Genre(s) Balada
Romantic music
Occupation(s) Musician, Songwriter
Instrument(s) Guitar, Vocals
Years active 1972-1996
Label(s) Hispavox, Sony Music / BMG, Columbia Records
Website http://www.joseluisperales.net/ (Spanish)

José Luis Perales (born January 28, 1945 in Castejón, Cuenca, Spain) is a talented singer-songwriter and composer who has performed some of his extensive work at Carnegie Hall, New York.

From a very young age, Perales displayed an interest in music. At age 6, he learned to play the lute. At 16, Perales studied to be an electrical engineer at the Universidad Laboral of Sevilla on a scholarship. He learned how to play the guitar there. During his time at university, he realized that music was going to be part of his life. After university, Perales moved to Madrid, where he completed his studies and continued his interest in music. His first attempt as a musician was as a composer, because he did not like to sing and was unsure of the support of his girlfriend, Manuela. Encouraged by his mother, Mariana, Perales sang in his hometown at some local festivals.

However, it was not until he met Rafael Trabucchelli (an influential Spanish music producer of the time) in 1970 that his musical career took a drastic turn. Trabucchelli discovered the young composer and talented but reluctant singer. Perales composed "Porque te vas" (Because You're Leaving), which was performed by Jeanette and sold 4 million copies worldwide in 1972. After much encouragement from Trabuccelli and his supporters, Perales decided to give singing a try. His first record, "Celos de Mi Guitarra" (Jealousy of My Guitar) was a huge success in Spain and in Latin America.

Perales had trouble adapting himself to his new life and leaving his job to dedicate himself to his new career, but he did succeed. He still lives in Castejón with his wife Manuela, son Pablo, and daughter Maria.

Perales has recorded 27 albums with 50 million copies sold worldwide. His compositions have been recorded by singers such as Raphael, Rocío Jurado, Jeanette, Miguel Bosé, Isabel Pantoja, Julio Iglesias, Paloma San Basilio, Mocedades, and La Oreja de Van Gogh among others.

His concerts have taken place in Uruguay, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia, Argentina, Chile, Puerto Rico, United States, Brazil, Italy, France, and Portugal. He does not come to America very often, but when he does, the seats are filled.

His most notable singles are "Quisiera Decir tu Nombre" (I Would Like to Say Your Name), "¿Y Como es Él?" (And What Is He Like?) and "¿Que Pasará Mañana?" (What Will Happen Tomorrow?)

[edit] Discography

  • 1973 - Mis Canciones (My songs)
  • 1974 - El Pregón (The Pregon)
  • 1975 - Para Vosotros Canto (I Sing For you)
  • 1976 - Por Si Quieres Conocerme (In case You want To know Me)
  • 1978 - Como La Lluvia Fresca (Like Fresh Rain)
  • 1978 - Soledades (Edition Just For Latinamerica) (Solitudes)
  • 1979 - Tiempo De Otoño (Time Of Autumn)
  • 1981 - Nido De Águilas (Eagle's Nest)
  • 1982 - Entre El Agua Y El Fuego (Between Water and Fire)
  • 1984 - Amaneciendo En Ti (Dawn in you)
  • 1986 - Con El Paso Del Tiempo (With the Passage of time)
  • 1987 - Sueño De Libertad (Dream of Freedom)
  • 1989 - La Espera (The Wait)
  • 1990 - A Mis Amigos (To My Friends)
  • 1990 - A Ti Mujer (To You Woman)
  • 1990 - Mis Canciones (My Songs)
  • 1991 - América
  • 1993 - Gente Maravillosa (Wonderful People)
  • 1994 - Mis 30 Grandes Canciones (My 30 Great Songs)
  • 1996 - En Clave De Amor (In The Key Of Love)
  • 1998 - Quédate Conmigo (Stay with me)
  • 2000 - Me Han Contando Que Existe Un Paraíso (I've Been Told There's a Paradise)
  • 2001 - Grandes Éxitos (Greatest Hits)
  • 2001 - Simplemente Lo Mejor (Simply The Best)
  • 2002 - Perales
  • 2002 - Personalidad (Personality)
  • 2006 - Navegando Por Tí (Sailing On You)
  • 2007 - ¿Y Como es el?...Los Exitos (And What Is He Like?... The Hits)

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