Junior - But If You Leave Me (1977)

another personal favorite....pls. enjoy!!!
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Junior (born Antonio Morales Barreto on May 10, 1943 in Manila, Philippines) is a Filipino singer and actor. He is the oldest of 5 sons. He is tri-lingual and speaks Filipino (Tagalog), Spanish, and English.
He was born in Manila in 1943 in the midst of World War II, when the Philippines was taken hostage under Japanese occupation.
He was 15 years old when his family settled in Barcelona, Spain then in Madrid.
In 1957, he became part of the group Jump, a pioneering Spanish electric guitar group. In the groups popularity, he was included in the movie Me Enveneno De Azules in 1969. His unstaked first themes Todo Porque Te Quiero (Its All Because I Love You) in 1969 and Perdóname with English theme The Snake in 1973.
He became part of the group Los Brincos with Juan Pardo. His brothers Miguel and Ricky Morales were invited to join the group. Later, he and Juan Pardo left their group as Juan y Júnior. One of their songs include Spanish version of Fool On The Hill by John Lennon and Paul McCartney from LP titled Júnior in 1976.
In 1979, he stopped his career to manage career of his wife late Rocío Dúrcal whom he has 3 children, including singer Shaila Dúrcal who is dedicated not only to her mother but also to her mothers namesake Rocío Jurado and Colombian diva Soraya who have been cancer victims.
In 1980s, he starred in the Filipino movies Good Morning Sunshine with Vilma Santos, Bongga ka Day, and Disco Madhouse and released three albums in Tagalog for the Philippines. One of his most popular songs that he wrote and produced was "Yakap".
In 2006, his wife Rocio Durcal died of cancer.
On November 22, 2007, Junior's father, Antonio Morales, died of anemia at the age of 93.
For more Junior infomation please click the link below...
filipinoculture...

[@kimhindang9446]

You are now resting peacefully in the hands of God. Thank you so much for your wonderful music.

[@genovevabarong3277]

He is my first crush! I always listen his songs.

[@summersunday6675]

Oh he is half filipino and spanish. This song brings back my happy childhood in the early 80’s. I’m surprised he is the original singer of “YAKAP”.👍

[@illaqtours4038]

Antonio Morales Barreto es filipino de nacimiento, sabía Tagalo, Inglés y Castellano, claro que tenía ancestros ibéricos. Grabó álbum en Tagalo para sus compatriotas filipinos, como también hizo varias películas en Filipinas.

[@henryemata6877]

iba talaga ang may dugong Pilipino Mabuhay ang Pilipino

[@EmDelfin-cc5oj]

.. always hear this song during my grade school years..i loved it...❤

[@hiko082673]

I remember this song when i'm still very young. Hearing it every afternoon from our neighbor.

[@angieasilo28]

All love songs from the mid 70's and 80's it brings us memories. A memories can not forget but still it gives us remember all the good all days. Memories that the days when you enjoyed life with friends love ones and puppy love to real love with someone whom you loved.

[@VirgilVFiles]

I agree very much.

[@marilzamezavila9105]

Q linda música. Voz linda .q pena q hoje em dia não se ouve mais músicas assim são músicas todas sem nenhum conteúdo

[@edbrentchua3824]

unforgettable song that leave a mark in my mind since when i was young

[@wahoowahoo2341]

nakaka iyak naman...ma shonda na ako...

[@josiereddick1562]

I never knew Junior he was Spanish until now, thought he’s American, I loved all the songs he sang in English sadly he’s gone.But he’s memories and songs lived on in so many people lives. Rest and Peace.

[@svannywong678]

Yes, he was Filipino but his father was from Spain where he moved when he was 10 years old. All his music in English have a Spanish version.

[@illaqtours4038]

@@svannywong678 Antonio Morales Barreto "Junior" fue filipino de nacimiento y sabía 3 idiomas Tagalo, Inglés y Castellano ha hecho música en los 3 idiomas.

[@fleurof28]

i love this song...

[@winzkie3169]

A heavenly tune 😊

[@royprado4540]

Great song in the philippines

[@jamesneffe266]

A very sad song for a brokenhearted me

[@freddiesarita1085]

Immortal songs Yakap and this one...

[@reviloymendoza3054]

Excuse Me also one of his songs

[@MarceloFerrer-pf6jr]

Soft songs

[@sandraferreirabelmonte3291]

Lindo, sensível, uma voz inesquecível!

[@isla7107]

old songs are beautiful...Jacob Elordi's doppelganger☺️

[@mspuerto4511]

In my younger years,

[@joeybasmayor8378]

Rip.Junior.

[@wahoowahoo2341]

ha ? kelan sya na tsugi ??

[@pedroanaya5196]

Ayon sa balita siya ay pumanaw na noong April 15, 2014 sa Torellodones, Spain

[@naifahmalawani3475]

@@pedroanaya5196 crenemate tapos yung abo dinala sa mexico don nilibing...

[@nikangel7111]

🙏❤👍👍👍

[@ligiafreitas3968]

Voz perfeita e lindo♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🎸🎶🎵🎸🎶🎵🎸🎶🎵🎸🎶🎵🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️🇧🇷

[@hermionedelano6307]

Era excelente

[@keplertagapan2912]

🇵🇭 Junior Spanish 🇪🇦 Pilipino 🇵🇭 Ballad Folk Song Pop Music First Single Hits But If You A Leave Me Requested Pia Arcangel Cristine Reyes Mariz Umali My Honeys@Kids Miss Love's Kisses U All 🌹🌹🌹🥰

[@user-cq4of8ee4x]

Quê bela música ❤

[@xiemangun6389]

😭😭😭 ❤️❤️❤️

[@mariliaandrade2200]

Essas informações são de antes de sua morte, em 2014. Se puder, faz uma atualização.

[@todotododemesquita]

BUT IF YOU LEAVE ME - Junior (1977) One more sleepless night Mais uma noite sem dormir Still can't get things right Ainda não consigo acertar as coisas I don't think you see Acho que você não vê How hard this is for me, O quanto isso é difícil para mim, Knowing you're leavin' Sabendo que você está indo embora Can't we talk things through Não podemos conversar sobre as coisas The way we used to do Do jeito que costumávamos fazer Remember how we planned Lembre-se de como planejamos To always understand Sempre entender Trying to find you, Tentando te encontrar, Trying to find a way Tentando encontrar uma maneira To start a life anew De começar uma vida nova 'Cause If you leave me, Porque se você me deixar, There's no tomorrow, Não haverá amanhã, Only yesterday Apenas ontem And time to feel E tempo para sentir 'Cause if you leave me, Porque se você me deixar, There's no more laughter, Não há mais riso, Only sadness days Só dias de tristeza All the time I know O tempo todo eu sei You just about to go Que você está prestes a partir I can't let you make Eu não posso deixar você cometer This one last final break Esta última pausa final Trying to tell you, Tentando te dizer, Trying to tell myself Tentando dizer a mim mesmo We still might find a way Que ainda podemos encontrar uma maneira 'Cause If you leave me, Porque se você me deixar, There's no tomorrow, Não haverá amanhã, Only yesterday Apenas ontem And time to feel E tempo para sentir 'Cause if you leave me, Porque se você me deixar, There's no more laughter, Não há mais riso, Only sadness days Só dias de tristeza And always will E sempre haverá 'Cause If you leave me, Porque se você me deixar, There's no tomorrow, Não haverá amanhã, Only yesterday Apenas ontem And time to feel E tempo para sentir

[@edithadevera8691]

I remembered Junior hes my crush in my 1st year hi school .i really love his song and his very nice soft voice .Rest in Peace my idol

[@rosamurari8004]

Obrigado pela tradução

[@tacsayayo9487]

revival song by von arroyo way back 90's....

[@dabsavage3163]

Tiyuhin sya ni Gretchen Baretto

[@jaimeignacio6307]

👍☝

[@celsoaugusto2955]

Será que vocês poderiam colocar os comentários em português,afinal estamos no Brasil ou não?

[@NinA64ontheroad]

Os fãs do Júnior sejam filipinos ou de idioma espanhol não tem obrigação de escrever comentários em português, oras! Quanta bobagem…

[@nugnorab5257]

But if you leave me is 1974

[@antonietadavila3896]

Es la misma cancion o el mismo tema musical Se que me dejas canta muy bien el ingles english

[@illaqtours4038]

@@antonietadavila3896 Antonio Morales Barreto sabía inglés desde Filipinas como también el Tagalo la lengua de Filipinas.

[@evadossantos4889]

Esse cantor ja morreu ou nâo

[@mister5441]

Antonio Morales Barretto (Manila, 10 de setembro de 1943 - Torrelodones, 15 de abril de 2014), conhecido artisticamente por Júnior, foi um cantor e ator filipino radicado na Espanha.

[@amihan99]

Spanish pala tong si junior