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Yo Soy Aquél
"Yo soy aquél" (; "I am that one"), sometimes spelled as "Yo soy aquel", is a song recorded by Spanish singer Raphael, written by Manuel Alejandro. It in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966, placing seventh, and over time it has become one of Raphael's signature songs. Background Conception Manuel Alejandro wrote several songs for Lucho Gatica, being one of them "Yo soy aquél", but Gatica's team prevented them from meeting. So, Alejandro included the song in the album he was producing for Raphael. Eurovision (TVE) addressed the General Society of Authors and Publishers (SGAE) requesting original songs to participate in the of the Eurovision Song Contest, naming nine possible composers as an example, but leaving the SGAE freedom of choice. Since the SGAE did not consider appropriate to choose among its associates, TVE agreed to take into consideration all the works sent to them by SGAE's associated composers. Finally, TVE accepted songs from seven composers, among which "Yo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raphael (singer)
Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez (born 5 May 1943), often simply referred to as Raphael, is a Spanish singer and actor. Raphael is recognized as one of the most successful Spanish singers worldwide, having sold more than 70 million records in seven languages. Currently, he is considered one of the most active singers of the so-called "divos of the romantic ballad", touring throughout America and Europe, transmitting for 60 years of artistic career, a repertoire full of novelty, for which his oldest songs are being recorded again, thus remastering with modern sounds closer to today's youth. Childhood Raphael was born Miguel Rafael Martos Sánchez in Linares ( Jaén), Spain. As a consequence, he is nicknamed both ''"El Ruiseñor de Linares"'' (" Nightingale of Linares") and ''"El Divo de Linares"'' ("The Divo from Linares") but is also known as "El Niño". His family moved to Madrid when he was nine months old, and he started singing when he was just three years-old. He joined a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Compagnie Luxembourgeoise De Télédiffusion
RTL Group S.A. ("Radio Télévision Luxembourg") is a Luxembourg-based international media conglomerate, with another Business park, corporate office in Cologne, Germany. The company operates 56 television channels and 36 radio stations in Germany, France and other European countries. It also offers national streaming platforms, content productions and a range of digital services. Important segments of RTL Group are RTL Deutschland, Groupe M6 and Fremantle (company), Fremantle. The company in its present form was established by Bertelsmann, Groupe Bruxelles Lambert (GBL), and Pearson plc in 2000. As of 2024 Bertelsmann, a conglomerate based in the German city of Gütersloh owns 76% of the shares in the company, after holding a stake of more than 90% in the past. RTL Group is one of a total of eight divisions of Bertelsmann: It is responsible for more than a third of its revenue and a large share of its operating profit. It is one of the founding members of the European Broadcas ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Disques Vogue
Disques Vogue was a jazz record company founded in France by Léon Cabat and Charles Delaunay in 1947, the year after the American Vogue label ceased. They originally specialized in jazz, featuring American performers such as Sidney Bechet, Dizzy Gillespie, and Gigi Gryce (sessions reissued on CD under Clifford Brown's name), in addition to local musicians Django Reinhardt and Martial Solal. In the late 1950s Vogue expanded into pop music, recording artists such as Petula Clark. In the 1960s and early 1970s the label added Jacques Dutronc and Françoise Hardy. They licensed recordings by ABBA for release in Belgium and France and European distribution of Recordings of Monsieur Tranquille. Vogue Records, a British offshoot, was founded in 1951 and absorbed by English Decca (then separate from the American company) around 1956, but the rights to the name reverted to the French parent in 1962, whereupon Decca renamed its Vogue label Vocalion. A new Disques Vogue sister ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Biblioteca Nacional De España
The (National Library of Spain) is the national library of Spain. It is the largest public library in the country, and one of the largest in the world. Founded in 1711, it is an autonomous agency attached to the Ministry of Culture since 1990. Its headquarters is located on the Paseo de Recoletos in Madrid, sharing the building with the National Archaeological Museum. History The library was founded by King Philip V in 1711 as the Royal Library or Palace Public Library. The Royal Letters Patent that he granted, the predecessor of the current legal deposit requirement, made it mandatory for printers to submit a copy of every book printed in Spain to the library. In 1836, the Crown transferred the library to the Ministry of Governance and it was renamed as National Library. A year later, women were allowed access to the library for the first time, after a petition from writer Antonia Gutiérrez was granted by Queen Regent Maria Christina. During the 19th century, co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Love Can Seriously Damage Your Health
''Love Can Seriously Damage Your Health'' () is a 1997 Spanish comedy film directed by Manuel Gómez Pereira and starring Ana Belén, Juanjo Puigcorbé, Gabino Diego and Penélope Cruz. Synopsis In Paris, King Juan Carlos I offers a dinner at Hôtel Crillon. Diana (Ana Belén) meets Santi (Juanjo Puigcorbé), an old lover, who now is the King's bodyguard. They remember how they met each other, 30 years ago, in another hotel, in Madrid. Diana (Penélope Cruz) and Santi (Gabino Diego) met when The Beatles were going to play. He works in the hotel. She hides under John Lennon's bed because she's in love with the singer. But, what starts is an attraction between them. It is an impossible love because she wants to be rich and famous, and he is poor and has to join the Air Force. When they meet again, Diana has become a socialite, and Santi is a pilot. Both are married, but the love goes on... Cameo appearances The film uses cameo appearances by real figures from vintage footage and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cadena SER
La Cadena SER (the SER Network) is a Spanish radio network established in 1924, with a regular listenership of 4,139,000 reported in 2018. The acronym SER stands for Sociedad Española de Radiodifusión (Spanish Broadcasting Company). Cadena SER broadcasts nationwide, with its main studios located on Gran Vía in Madrid. The network operates studios across Spain, providing local and regional news and information, with each location producing between 2 and 3.5 hours of programming daily. Owned by Unión Radio, majority controlled by the PRISA group, Cadena SER is affiliated with other media entities including music radio stations such as LOS40, Cadena Dial, Radiolé, and the national daily '' El País''. History On November 14, 1924, at 18:30, station EAJ-1 Radio Barcelona initiated regular broadcasts as Spain’s first licensed radio station under General Miguel Primo de Rivera government. Seven months later, on June 17, 1925, Unión Radio launched station EAJ-7 Radio Madri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hablemos Del Amor
The Eurovision Song Contest 1967 was the 12th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Vienna, Austria, following the country's victory at the with the song "" by Udo Jürgens. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (ORF), the contest was held at the on 8 April 1967, becoming the first contest held in the month of April, and was hosted by Austrian actress Erica Vaal. Seventeen countries participated in the contest, one fewer than the record eighteen that had competed in the and editions. decided not to enter and left the contest at this point, not returning until . The won the contest for the first time with the song " Puppet on a String", written and composed by Bill Martin and Phil Coulter, and performed by Sandie Shaw. The entry had one of the widest margins of victory ever witnessed in the competition; it garnered more than twice as many votes as the second-placed song. Shaw intensely disliked the composition, though h ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Berta Ambrož
Berta Ambrož (29 October 1944 – 1 July 2003) was a Yugoslav Slovene singer. She is best known for representing Yugoslavia in the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 The Eurovision Song Contest 1966 was the 11th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, following the country's victory at the with the song "Poupée de cire, poupée de son" by France Gall. Organised ... with the song " Brez besed" (Without Words). References External links * 1944 births 2003 deaths Musicians from Kranj Yugoslav women singers Eurovision Song Contest entrants {{Yugoslavia-bio-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Madeleine Pascal
Switzerland was represented at the Eurovision Song Contest 1966 with the song "", composed by Pierre Brenner, with lyrics by Roland Schweizer, and performed by Madeleine Pascal. The Swiss participating broadcaster, the Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR), selected its entry through a national final. Before Eurovision The Swiss Broadcasting Corporation (SRG SSR) held a national final to select its entry for the Eurovision Song Contest 1966. The broadcaster received 26 submissions and ultimately selected six songs to take part in the selection, with two songs being performed each in French, German, and Italian. Swiss French broadcaster (TSR) staged the national final on 5 February 1966 at 20:20 CET (18:20 UTC) in Geneva. It was presented by Heidi Abel, , and Madeline Demartines. The voting consisted of 12 national juries, whose members gave 3 points to their favorite song, 2 to their second favorite, and 1 to their third favorite. The winner was the song "" composed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Ne Vois-tu Pas?
The Eurovision Song Contest 1966 was the 11th edition of the Eurovision Song Contest. It took place in Luxembourg City, Luxembourg, following the country's victory at the with the song "Poupée de cire, poupée de son" by France Gall. Organised by the European Broadcasting Union (EBU) and host broadcaster (CLT), the contest was held at the Villa Louvigny on 5 March 1966 and was hosted by Luxembourgish television presenter Josiane Chen. Eighteen countries participated in the contest, the same that had competed the year before. The winner was with the song "", performed and composed by Udo Jürgens, and written by Jürgens and Thomas Hörbiger. This was Udo Jürgens third consecutive entry in the contest, finally managing to score a victory for his native country. Austria would not go on to win again until the edition. This was also the first winning song to be performed in German. The contest is also noted for its historic results for several countries. Austria who came first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Svante Thuresson
Svante Thuresson (7 February 1937 – 10 May 2021) was a Swedish jazz musician. He started his career as a drummer before joining the band Gals and Pals in 1963. Svante won the national selection and represented Sweden in the Eurovision song contest in 1966 with ''Nygammal vals'' ("New, Old-Fashioned Waltz") and came in second place; he performed with Lill Lindfors. In 2007, Thuresson and Anne-Lie Rydé performed at Melodifestivalen 2007 as a duo in hopes of represent Sweden in the Eurovision, but failed to make it to the final. He died from a long-term illness on 10 May 2021, at the age of 84. Discography *1967 – ''Doktor Dolittle'' with Siw Malmkvist, Per Myrberg and Fred Åkerström *1968 – ''Du ser en man'' *1969 – ''Nyanser'' *1970 – ''Noaks ark'' *1970 – ''Albin och Greta'' with Lill Lindfors *1972 – ''Danspartaj 1'' *1975 – ''Den första valsen'' *1978 – ''Discohits'' *1979 – ''Den är till dej'' *1982 – ''Just in time'' with Hector Bingert ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lill Lindfors
Maj Lillemor "Lill" Lindfors (born 12 May 1940) is a Swedish singer who has performed in Scandinavia since the 1960s. She and Svante Thuresson performed the song " Nygammal Vals" ("New, yet familiar waltz") as the Swedish entrants in the 1966 Eurovision Song Contest. Career Lindfors was born into a Swedish-speaking Finnish family in Helsinki, Finland, and she moved to Sweden with her family when she was eight years old. She made her debut as a revue actress in Uddevalla in 1960. The following year she made her first recording. In the most recent decades, Lindfors has been known in Scandinavia for her " one-woman shows" in which she mixes music with a lot of comedy. She was one of the first artists who sang ''samba'' in Sweden, and she was also one of the first Swedish performers who did stand-up comedy in her shows. ;Eurovision Song Contest Lindfors's performance of " Nygammal Vals" ("New, yet familiar waltz") with Svante Thuresson took second place in the 1966 Eurovisio ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
