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Amor Eterno ( Spanish for Eternal Love ) is a song by the Mexican singer-songwriter Juan Gabriel , which was first published in 1984 in the version of the Spanish singer Rocío Dúrcal . It has become part of Mexican folk culture and was sung by the Mexican tenor Fernando de la Mora when the ashes of the late Juan Gabriel were transferred to the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City .

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Because Juan Gabriel dedicated the song to all mothers in one of his most famous concerts and later, among others, the Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador (AMLO) referred to it when he paid homage to the “mothers and grandmothers” of the country, many still believe today People that Gabriel dedicated the song to his mother. In fact, however, he wrote the love song on the occasion of the death of the partner of a couple who were friends.

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The song describes the sadness of a person about the loss of the deceased partner and what traces the grief has left on the mourner's face: Tu eres la tristeza de mis ojos que lloran en silencio por tu amor. Me miro en el espejo y veo en mi rostro el tiempo que he sufrido por tu adiós. (Eng. You are the reason why my eyes are sad, they cry in silence in love for you. I look at myself in the mirror and see the marks on my face that the time of grief has left. ). The narrator also reproaches himself for being able to do more for his partner ( Aunque tengo tranquila mi conciencia se que pude haber yo hecho más por ti ; dt. Although I calm my conscience, I know that I could have done more for you can ) and has the hope of a future reunion: Como quisiera que tu vivieras. Que tus ojitos jamás se hubieran cerrado nunca y estar mirandolos. Amor eterno e inolvidable, tarde o temprano estaré contigo para seguir amandonos. (dt. How I wish that you would not. That would live your eyes never closed and I could look into it. Eternal and unforgettable love. Sooner or later we will be reunited in love. ).

Cover versions

The song, which is extremely popular in Mexico, has been covered by numerous artists; including Los Ángeles Azules , Lola Beltrán , Lila Downs , Shaila Dúrcal , Natalia Jiménez , Gaby Moreno , Jenni Rivera , La Santa Cecilia , Sparx and Lucha Villa .

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Individual evidence

  1. ↑ Juan Gabriel, el "amor eterno" de Dúrcal y Pantoja (Spanish; article from August 29, 2016)
  2. ↑ Rocío Dúrcal: Canta A Juan Gabriel - Volume 6 at discogs.com
  3. ↑ Farewell to Mexico's music legend Gabriel (article from September 6, 2016)
  4. ↑ Juan Gabriel: Amor Eterno (live from the Palace of Fine Arts) on YouTube
  5. ↑ AMLO pays homage to Mexican mothers and grandmothers on Mother's Day with "Amor Eterno" (Spanish; film on YouTube)
  6. ↑ ¿La canción 'Amor Eterno' de Juan Gabriel no fue escrita para su mamá? (Spanish; film on YouTube)
  7. ↑ Los Angeles Azules: Interpretan Exitos de Juan Gabriel (2006) on YouTube
  8. ↑ Lola Beltrán: Mi Amigo Juan Gabriel at discogs.com
  9. ↑ Rocío Dúrcal: Duetos at discogs.com
  10. ↑ Shaila Dúrcal: Recordando at discogs.com
  11. ↑ Natalia Jiménez: Amor Eterno on YouTube
  12. ↑ Gaby Moreno: Amor Eterno on YouTube
  13. ↑ Jenni Rivera: Amor Eterno on YouTube
  14. ↑ La Santa Cecilia: Amor Eterno on YouTube
  15. ↑ Sparx: Amor Eterno on YouTube