Emmanuel (singer)
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Emmanuel is a Mexican singer who debuted in the 1970s.
He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.
Emmanuel's songs are usually ballad
s, which became popular during the 1980s. His fourth and most successful album to date, Íntimamente (Intimately), was written by the famous Spaniard ballad composer Manuel Alejandro
in collaboration with Ana Magdalena. It was released in 1980 and had the following seven hit songs:
The remaining songs on the album are "Esa Triste Guitarra" ("That Sad Guitar"), "Caprichosa María" ("Capricious Maria"), and "Eso Era La Vida" ("That Was Life"), the last of which is the only song on the album not composed by Alejandro-Magdalena.
His follow up albums also enjoyed success with memorable love songs. Emmanuel continues to tour throughout Latin America backed by bands that have included musicians from the United States, most notably guitarist Dick Smith
of (Earth Wind & Fire, Kenny Loggins
, and Air Supply
).
Emmanuel's son, Alexander Acha
, is a professional singer as well.
Emmanuel was appointed in November of 2010 as a Goodwill Ambassador for IIMSAM
to fight malnutrition around the world.
He is the son of the late Mexican-born bullfighter Raúl Acha"Rovira" and his first wife, Spanish singer Conchita Martinez.
Emmanuel's songs are usually ballad
Ballad
A ballad is a form of verse, often a narrative set to music. Ballads were particularly characteristic of British and Irish popular poetry and song from the later medieval period until the 19th century and used extensively across Europe and later the Americas, Australia and North Africa. Many...
s, which became popular during the 1980s. His fourth and most successful album to date, Íntimamente (Intimately), was written by the famous Spaniard ballad composer Manuel Alejandro
Manuel Alejandro
Manuel Alejandro is one of the most popular and sought after composers of Latin love songs, which are better known as ballads. He has written, composed, and arranged songs for the likes of Luis Miguel, Plácido Domingo, Julio Iglesias...
in collaboration with Ana Magdalena. It was released in 1980 and had the following seven hit songs:
- "Todo Se Derrumbó Dentro De Mi" ("Everything Collapsed Inside of Me")
- "Quiero Dormir Cansado" ("I Want to Sleep Exhausted")
- "El Día Que Puedas" ("Whenever You Get a Chance")
- "Con Olor A Hierba" ("With the Scent of Grass")
- "Tengo Mucho Que Aprender De Ti" ("I Have Much to Learn from You")
- "Insoportablemente Bella" ("Unbearably Beautiful") (cover of Hernaldo Zúñiga'sHernaldo ZúñigaHernaldo Zúñiga is a Nicaraguan singer and music composer. He was born in Managua but lived his childhood and adolescence in Masaya.-Career:...
1980 hit) - "Este Terco Corazón" ("This Stubborn Heart")
The remaining songs on the album are "Esa Triste Guitarra" ("That Sad Guitar"), "Caprichosa María" ("Capricious Maria"), and "Eso Era La Vida" ("That Was Life"), the last of which is the only song on the album not composed by Alejandro-Magdalena.
His follow up albums also enjoyed success with memorable love songs. Emmanuel continues to tour throughout Latin America backed by bands that have included musicians from the United States, most notably guitarist Dick Smith
Dick Smith (musician)
Dick Smith is a musician who has mostly worked as a guitarist and has played with* 98 Degrees Guitarist 1998* Air Supply Guitarist 1993* Donny Osmond* Dru Hill Guitarist 1998* Earth, Wind & Fire Lead guitarist 1987 - 1993* Emmanuel...
of (Earth Wind & Fire, Kenny Loggins
Kenny Loggins
During the next decade, Loggins recorded so many successful songs for film soundtracks that he was referred to as, King of the Movie Soundtrack.He began with "I'm Alright" , "Mr. Night", and "Lead the Way" from Caddyshack...
, and Air Supply
Air Supply
Air Supply is an Australian soft rock duo, consisting of Graham Russell as guitarist and singer-songwriter and Russell Hitchcock as lead vocalist. They had a succession of hits worldwide, including eight Top Ten hits in the United States, in the early 1980s...
).
Emmanuel's son, Alexander Acha
Alexander Acha
Alexander Acha Alemán is a Latin Grammy winning Mexican singer-songwriter.The son of Mexican pop singer Emmanuel, Alexander Acha is also a pianist and a Berklee College of Music alum. He was raised as a devout Roman Catholic and he still attends the Mass at the Church...
, is a professional singer as well.
Emmanuel was appointed in November of 2010 as a Goodwill Ambassador for IIMSAM
IIMSAM
The Intergovernmental Institution for the use of Micro‐algae Spirulina Against Malnutrition is an intergovernmental organization based in New York City that has a Permanent Intergovernmental Observer status with the United Nations Economic and Social Council.-Purpose:IIMSAM has been established...
to fight malnutrition around the world.
Music
- 2007: Retro en Vivo
- 1999: Sentirme Vivo
- 1996: Amor Total
- 1994: Esta Aventura
- 1993: En Gira
- 1992: Ese Soy Yo
- 1990: Vida
- 1988: Quisiera
- 1988: Hay Que Arrimar El Alma
- 1987: Entre Lunas
- 1986: DesnudoDesnudoDesnudo is an album , by Mexican iconic pop singer Emmanuel. It was released in 1986. The album was also released in the United States under the title Solo.-Track listing:# "Con Que Derecho"# "No Te Quites La Ropa"# "Mujer De Tantos Hombres"...
- 1984: Emmanuel
- 1983: En La Soledad
- 1982: Tú y Yo
- 1980: Intimamente
- 1979: Al Final
- 1977: Amor Sin Final
- 1976: 10 Razones Para Cantar
Television
- 2008: Premios TV y novelas (2008)
- 2008: Emmanuel... La trayectoria
- 2008: Más vale tarde
- 2007: Premios TV y novelas (2007)
- 2006: Aún hay más... Homenaje a Raúl VelascoRaúl VelascoRaúl Velasco was born in Celaya, Guanajuato, Mexico. For 30 years, he was the Mexican host/producer of the TV show Siempre en Domingo which is his hallmark contribution to the Latin American world and eventually to other parts of the world where Spanish entertainment programs are broadcast.Raúl...
- 2003: De pe a pa
- 1992: Querida Concha
- 1992: Ese soy yo
- 1987: Emmanuel en Las Vegas
- 1986: Querido amigoQuerido AmigoQuerido Amigo is an album by the Mexican singers Mijares and Pedro Infante. This album was released on 1996 and it was produced by José Luis Espinoza...
- 1984: Siempre en domingo
- 1984: Emmanuel en Acapulco
- 1983: Emmanuel; si ese tiempo pudiera volver
- 1978: Festival OTI Sang "El y yo" and "Al Final"
- 1977: Variedades de media noche
- 1977: Otra vez Iran Eory
Soundtrack
- 2001: La Intrusa (Mexican telenovela) TV series aka "Telenovela"
- 1998: Dance with Me (film)Dance with Me (film)Dance with Me is a 1998 drama film on love and dance directed by Randa Haines and starring Vanessa L. Williams and Puerto Rican singer Chayanne.-Plot:...
(performer: "Esa triste guitarra")