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The 24 Greatest Songs

Julio Iglesias · 1978

87 min · 24 tracks · country · Latin pop · soft rock

A lush tapestry of romantic ballads blending Latin rhythms with soft rock influences and heartfelt vocals.

The 24 Greatest Songs is an album by Julio Iglesias, released in 1978. A lush tapestry of romantic ballads blending Latin rhythms with soft rock influences and heartfelt vocals. This album features some of Iglesias's most popular tracks, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Latin music with contemporary pop sensibilities. It helped him achieve commercial success in various countries, contributing to his reputation as one of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 300 million records sold worldwide. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does The 24 Greatest Songs sound like?

A lush tapestry of romantic ballads blending Latin rhythms with soft rock influences and heartfelt vocals. Rooted in country and Latin pop.

What makes The 24 Greatest Songs by Julio Iglesias notable?

This album features some of Iglesias's most popular tracks, showcasing his ability to blend traditional Latin music with contemporary pop sensibilities. It helped him achieve commercial success in various countries, contributing to his reputation as one of the best-selling artists of all time, with over 300 million records sold worldwide. Released in 1978, 'The 24 Greatest Songs' is a compilation that solidified Julio Iglesias's status as an international star. At this point in his career, he had already gained significant acclaim in Spanish-speaking markets and was beginning to crossover into English-speaking audiences, marking a pivotal phase in his rise to global fame.

How many songs are on The 24 Greatest Songs?

The 24 Greatest Songs has 24 tracks, running approximately 87 minutes.

Tracklist

24 tracks·87:08

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Quiéreme mucho 4:08
  • 2 Quiero 2:52
  • 3 Cuidado amor 4:03
  • 4 Abrázame Standout 3:35
  • 5 Me olvidé de vivir Standout 4:53
  • 6 Por un poco de tu amor 2:59
  • 7 A veces tú, a veces yo 2:55
  • 8 Por el amor de una mujer 3:53
  • 9 El amor (La tendresse) 2:52
  • 10 Sono io 4:23
  • 11 Un canto a Galicia 4:17
  • 12 A flor de piel 3:42

Disc 2

  • 1 Soy un truhán, soy un señor Standout 3:07
  • 2 Candilejas (Limelight) 4:17
  • 3 Cucurrucucú paloma 3:31
  • 4 Quiéreme 2:46
  • 5 Alma llanera 2:44
  • 6 Pregúntale 4:57
  • 7 Manuela 3:30
  • 8 Pobre diablo 2:56
  • 9 Júrame 4:10
  • 10 Un día tú, un día yo 3:03
  • 11 Caminito 3:35
  • 12 33 años 3:49

Release Date

January 1, 1978

Genre

Latin pop, soft rock

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Artist Origin

Spain

Runtime

87 min 8 sec