Camilo Sesto

Camilo Sesto was a Spanish songwriter and singer who became a Latin pop star during the '70s. He sang in two pop bands during the 1960s and won a contest in a Madrid television show. He played a part in the Spanish filming of Shakespeare's Hamlet.

World Music Singer

September 16, 1946

September 08, 2019

72

Camilo Sesto was a renowned Spanish singer, songwriter, and producer who rose to fame as a Latin pop star in the 1970s. He captivated audiences with his romantic ballads and catchy pop tunes, making him a prominent figure in the Latin music scene. Some of his most well-known songs include “Algo de Mi,” “Perdóname,” “Vivir Así es Morir de Amor,” “Amor Mío, ¿Qué Me Has Hecho?,” “El amor de mi vida,” and “Con el Viento a Tu Favor.” Throughout his career, Sesto participated in numerous successful concerts and tours, earning various awards and accolades for his contributions to the music industry. He also composed the music for “Querida Gina,” the 1976 Spanish entry at the Eurovision Song Contest. Sesto passed away in 2019 at the age of 72.

Before achieving solo success, Sesto sang in two pop bands during the 1960s and won a contest on a Madrid television show. He even appeared in a Spanish adaptation of Shakespeare’s Hamlet. Eventually, he collaborated with singer and producer Juan Pardo, but it was his own musical creations that ultimately propelled him to stardom.