.. [ my preferred] both versions brought Beethoven's Ninth Symphony to the modern age for new generations to enjoy. Peace and understanding, a message of love when the world seems to long for. Again, thanks for post. Paz. [ Note: for personal archiive--adding biographical exceby btrpt, along with link to Spanish version, "Himno a la Alegría". ]
Excerpt from Artist Biography by Drago Bonacich
...it is impossible to understand Spain's contemporary history, and without Ríos, it is impossible to understand rock, so proclaimed King Juan I in 1993. Ríos began his recording career in 1963 with the single "El Rey del Twist," but spent most of the decade acting in films and television. He didn't release his debut album until 1969's Mira Hacia Ti; the following year, his single "Himno a la Alegría" (adapted from the final movement of Beethoven's Ninth Symphony) was also released in an Anglo version as "A Song of Joy" and hit number 14 on American charts, sold over three million copies, introduced the concept of "symphonic rock" to Spain, and established him as a permanent fixture on the country's pop scene...
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