Vocal Coach reacts to Juan Gabriel - Abrázame Muy Fuerte (En Vivo Desde Bellas Artes, México/ 2013) 

He passed away from a heart attack. He wrote this song I wanna say maybe like in the 2000 for his sister. "Hug me tight as time goes by because God forgives but time does not." At the end he says "hold , hold me! But above all hold each other .... very strong ! Thank you for this reaction to our maestro and divo !

En México decimos , la unica envidia que le puedo tener a alguien es haber ido a un concierto de Juan Gabriel

Just for context, Juan Gabriel’s utmost dream as a rising singer, was to sing in Bellas Artes with a symphony. As dreamed, he performed several times and this performance was one of them. Singing at Bellas Artes is very limited and only the most talented, deemed by the organization, can do it. He performed with the same passion at every concert. No gig was too small for him. He even wrote a song for our Lady of Guadalupe and his performances of the song at the Basilica and Estadio Azteca are breathtaking.

He really didn’t need his microphone. Powerful voice. R.I.P Juanga

I know you keep saying he knew but if you were a fan this is how he sang. With his whole heart and soul. He wrote this song for his sister because she was sick. They also used this song for a Mexican novela. He was performing until he passed from a heart attack. To say he was an amazing showman is an understatement. I am bilingual so I listen to spanish and english music and to me. He is my #1. He sang with orchestras, Mariachi, banda and so many artist covered his music. We will never have another.

Only a first-class Orchestra can do him justice.

He sang every performance like it was his last performance!

No me crying like i never heard this song. There will never be another JuanGa in our lifetime. El Divo de Latinoamérica 🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮🇳🇮

My Dad had tickets to his show in our local city. It was the first time Juan Gabriel was coming to Utah and my Dad was so elated. Juan Gabriel was his all-time favorite artist and he had never seen him live. Juan would die days before his show in Salt Lake. My Dad was devastated, I've never seen him like that. He isn't a person who shows his emotions easily, but this occasion was different. My dad disappeared on us for two days and when he reappeared he said he went hiking to think about things and that he was doing better. We were scared a little for a minute, but now we laugh about it.

This is not even him in his prime…. and yet he delivers!

Juan Gabriel and Vicente Fernandez have wrote the best love letters to their moms. A mother’s love is different and unconditional.

This song is epic. A masterpiece. I don't think any latino who has ever heard this song hasn't been moved to the core and even cried to it. I cry every single time I hear it. JuanGa was something else.

Shout out to Don Von and to all my Latinos who grew up to Juan Gabriel playing in your household with your moms singing in the background

Don, At the beginning, Juan Gabriel is teasing the members of his audience that have not emotionally recovered from his previous song. He says, Hey guys, regain your composure. Juan Gabriel is telling a story about his life with the video of passages of his life playing in the screen behind him. He wrote this song for his deceased sister, who took him in and was more of a mother figure for him than his own mom was. The song reminds us of the cruelty of time and how it doesn't forgive, To hold one another. I'm glad you're going down the Juan Gabriel Rabbit hole. Blessings to you.

It will take another million years to produce another Juan Gabriel if ever. ❤🇲🇽🇺🇸🏳️‍🌈

Hi From Colombia 🇨🇴 This song is so hard because Juan Gabriel just wrote the cruel reality. Time is the only thing that does not forgive anyone.

He was a monster, not only performing, he wrote most of the best Spanish songs ever for other artists as well females and male. I'm talking 100s of hits... he could make the devil cry with his letters.. I wish you can understand...

All of Latin America recognizes this man as a legend. I’m Dominican 🇩🇴 and we love this man in D.R. This song makes me cry every time

Juan Gabriel is the number one showman. Excellent performance ever. I love him, love his songs, love his voice. RIP ❤

Juan Gabriel was best friends with my godfather. They met when my godfather was 14 years old in Acapulco and the rest is history. He was such a humble and amazing human! 🥺😔

Juan Gabriel was the complete package ❤ Singer ,songwriter actor ,an amazing performer and could connect with the audience ❤❤❤ Humble human being RIP long liveJuan Gabriel!

Bro I was more entertained watching you react to Juan Gabriel’s performance!! He was an amazing performer as he touched a lot of of lives, and a lot of musicians owe their careers to him. The Latino community as a whole were very proud of him. I have a lot of respect for you because you did something brave and you went out of your comfort zone and listened to a Spanish singer and understood him through his music. It’s a beautiful thing to watch. That’s what great music does it breaks through boundaries and transcends no matter what language it’s in. Great job on your critique!! 💯

Greatest artist from Mexico. 🤟😎

One of the greatest artist of all times in the hispanic culture. In my homeland Cuba, he was an idol and that song is one of his best songs ever, although he had many hits over his long career. RIP Juanga

The song's title translates to - "Embrace me very tightly" and I agree, it felt like he was hosting his own celebration of life 😭

You HAVE to listen to this with a caption. You’re going to be bawling 😢

One of the Best story tellers. He would always say his inspiration was not only his life experiences but hearing others stories. Pen to paper, paper to voice. The best of all time. He passed away after doing what he loved, performing. 🇲🇽

Juan Gabriel is the Divo of Latin America 🇪🇨🇪🇨🇪🇨

This is my mother’s favorite artist of all time. I wish I had payed more attention to him as a musician myself but man, thank you for posting these. Made my day listening to the man that brought so much joy to my mother. God bless!!!

Not only did he write those songs but all musical arrangements for orchestra, band, choirs, mariachis and the whole show. He made many singers famous with his songs but when he performed them he made them EPIC!

He didn't wanted to die, or wasn't expecting to die, but he did wanted to retire.... he sang since he was a little boy.... he accomplished all high standars as an songwriter, singer, and real solid artists... like for example lets say he was a Michelangelo!!

Just look as how he holds the mic, comfortably in his left hand far from his mouth, what a master he was! 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽

I’m from Puerto Rico and yes I cry listening to him every time since he passed. I grow up listening to him thanks to my mom. And now i am 38, but I have listened to his music all my life. Cool fact every presentation of him he had an orchestra

Will you do “Jose Jose - El Triste en vivo (158M views)” next! Another latin icon. His whole story on how he lost his voice over the years is mad sad too.

You made me sub with these juanga reaction. Much love

Puerto Rico loved JuanGa...🇵🇷🏳️‍🌈

As I grow older, these lyrics hit harder. As DonVon says you can "feel" Juan Ga's clinging to his life and loves, knowing that time will ultimately rip all these things out of his life and out of our lives....

One of the big carasterics of Juanga is that he can make you feel the song, it does not matter the time.. He sing this song since he was younger but everytime he does it, he makes you feel every word. The potential and sadness in his voice transport you to his on feelings, same happens on happy songs he interprets. I always think of this song write to all the people he loves, family, friends, fans... and ofcourse himself.. I think it hits hard to us to listening to him singing that song cause he was getting old.. and hits un on the melancoly, plus the extraordinary work he made with the symphony.

A few days ago, I saw your last videos about Juan Gabriel, and I loved!!🥹❤ I wanna say thanks for really appreciate the talent of him regardless of language 🫶🏽

Goosebumps and tears. 😭

Look where he puts the mic to sing 😢😮

This Man, this Icon, this Legend, this Humble Human Being will never ever be forgotten. 😢❤

In the beginning before the song started the men in the crowd where shouting to him “I love you Juan” and he replied with “ oh you boys don’t behave hehe“ thanks for the reactions.

Love your reaction. Welcome to his universe, I discovered him two years ago. Listen and watch his performances daily to uplift my day. Thank you, expressed exactly what I feel about him.

He was celebrating the life he had … look at the back ground he had an incredible life .. met the pope .. queen .. he lived an AMAZING life .. he is talking how the time will still go and saying hug me cause time doesn’t stand still

He was gifted and his musicians and choir were super talented too, Juanga was known for changing the lyrics while he was live singing so they had to follow him up hahaha, long live to JG 💕

As a Latina, I appreciate you giving credit to Juan Gabriel and his mastery in telling a story with heart and perfect musicality. You are so right a genius in performance!

I recommend his song QUERIDA. The build up that song is impressive.

he passed from a heart attack and he performed all the way in to his last days

I love Juan Gabriel ♥️we are paisanos mean we are Mexican love it

Juan Gabriel was a Mega Star💫, very talented man, extra ordinary human kind, and his own life is an example for EVERYONE, just see what he was, he builds everything, no body gived him nothing, he made everything! ❤J.G❤💫

Dominican 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴b love Juan Gabriel

From what i know, he wrote this song for his dying sister from whom he was close to. here are the translated subs when you are with me Cuando tú estás conmigo It's when I say Es cuando yo digo That it was worth everything, everything Que valió la pena todo, todo What I have suffered Lo que yo he sufrido I don't know if it's a dream yet No sé si es un sueño aún Or is it a reality O es una realidad But when I'm with you that's when I say Pero cuando estoy contigo es cuando digo That this love that I feel Que este amor que siento It's because you have deserved it Es porque tú lo has merecido By telling you, love, that I have woken up again Con decirte, amor, que otra vez he amanecido Crying of happiness Llorando de felicidad At your side I feel like I'm living A tu lado yo siento que estoy viviendo Nothing is like yesterday Nada es como ayer Hold me because time passes and he never forgives Abrázame que el tiemo pasa y él nunca perdona It has wreaked havoc on my people as well as myself. Ha hecho estragos en mi gente como en mi persona Hug me, the time is a bad and very cruel, friend. Abrázame que el tiempo es malo y muy cruel amigo Hug me, time is golden if you are with me Abrázame que el tiempo es oro si tú estás conmigo Hold me tight, very tight, stronger than ever Abrázame fuerte, muy fuerte, más fuerte que nunca always hug me Siempre abrázame Today that you are with me Hoy que tú estás conmigo I don't know if time is passing or you have stopped it Yo no sé si está pasando el tiempo o tú lo has detenido This is how I want to be forever Así quiero estar por siempre I take advantage of the fact that you are with me Aprovecho que estas tú conmigo I thank you for every moment of my life Te doy gracias por cada momento de mi vivir When you look at the sky Tú cuando mires para el cielo For every star that appears love is a "I love you" Por cada estrella que aparezca amor es un "te quiero" Hold me because time hurts and the sky is a witness Abrázame que el tiempo hiere y el cielo es testigo Time is cruel and it loves no one, that's why I tell you. Que el tiempo es cruel y a nadie quiere por eso te digo Hold me very tight love, keep me like this by your side Abrázame muy fuerte amor, mantenme así a tu lado I want to thank you, love, for everything you have given me Yo quiero agradecerte, amor, todo lo que me has dado I want to correspond to you in one way or another daily Quiero corresponderte de una forma u otra a diario Love, I have never been a supporter of pain Amor, yo nunca del dolor he sido partidario But I had to suffer when I trusted and believed Pero a mí me tocó sufrir cuando confié y creí In someone who swore they would give their life for me En alguien que juró que daba su vida por mí Hold me, time passes and it doesn't stop Abrázame que el tiempo pasa y ese no se detiene Hold me very tight, love, because time is coming against you. Abrázame muy fuerte amor que el tiempo en contra viene Hug me, God forgives but time to none Abrázame que dios perdona pero el tiempo a ninguno Hug me, it doesn't care to know who one is Abrázame que no le importa saber quién es uno Hold me, time passes and he never forgives Abrázame que el tiempo pasa y él nunca perdona It has wreaked havoc on my people as well as myself. Ha hecho estragos en mi gente como en mi persona Hug me, the weather is bad and very cruel, friend. Abrázame que el tiempo es malo y muy cruel amigo Hug me very strong love Abrázame muy fuerte amor

You listen to your fans, Thanks man. 💯 Edit: I won’t be surprised if this one hits #1 for you.

This was not his last concert, but was a very good concert. Thank you for bringing this videos bro🙏🏼

I love Juan Gabriel...RIP

I have been watching your reviews of Juan Gabriel and I have been in tears! I grew up with these songs in my grandmothers house, my mothers house. He was MASTERFUL! A writer, signer, composer... there will never be live performances like this again. He was pure brilliance, his lyrics and music were beyond powerful. A true pride of Mexico.

Bro, you got a new follower for honoring the man with three bad as* songs. JG, rip. He's wearing on his shirt the colors of his flag. Mexico lindo y querido. He was a legend!

My mom, my aunt, my sister, and I had tickets to see him perform in Salt Lake City in 2016 and were absolutely devastated when he passed about a month prior after another concert in California I believe. I remember being in the car with my partner at the time when my mom called me crying to tell me the news. I started sobbing as if my own family had died, that’s how deep his impact is. I still cry every time I hear him perform.

In my opinion Juan Gabriel has one of the greatest voices of all time!! Can easily be compared to Michael Jackson level of vocals just plain beautiful!

The best singer-songwriter in Spanish ❤❤

El Divo de Juarez 😢❤

Goose bumps EVERYTIME!!! To have seen him in concert was definitely an experience.

He really knew how to make you feel each word of all his masterpieces.This is proof that his music goes beyond language barrier.You feel it in your soul !

I cried my eyes out 😢 this song goes straight to the heart

He was and still is one of the best singer of all times. He wrote all his songs and composed all his music.

This artist was magnificent, he left beautiful music for our ears, may he rest in peace.

I dedicate that song to my husband. We met after our 50

The song is over 20 years old, but it never got old,he was the best, i stilll play his music

I remember this song was the theme song of a Mexican Soap Opera back in the day ❤ It became an instant hit similar to Aerosmith- Don’t Wanna Miss a Thing, when it came out on Armagedon

no hermano no estaba enfermo, simplemente saco lo que somos todos.... AMOR..........

Hi I’m new here love your videos and I love Juan Gabriel even more thank you for this I just wanted to add that Juan Gabriel was the first artist to ever put arrangements together using mariachi, symphony and orchestra many ppl say he was one of the best but to me he is the GOAT singer in the Latino community His music will live on for many many years to come

always hug me Today that you are with me I don't know if time is passing or you have stopped it This is how I want to be forever I take advantage of the fact that you are with me I thank you for every moment of my life When you look at the sky For every star that appears love is an "I love you" Hold me because time hurts and the sky is a witness Time is cruel and it loves no one, that's why I tell you. Hold me very tight love, keep me like this by your side I want to thank you, love, for everything you have given me I want to correspond to you in one way or another daily

This is my favorite song of his. 🇲🇽 ❤

Time doesn't forgive and never stops. He was a genius song writer

Bruuuuh!! He will forever be the greatest in his genre 💯

The James Brown of Mexico comparison you made couldn’t have been more perfect.

If you were to have a professional translator hand the lyrics to this song transcribed, you would feel and understand how truly profound the lyrics are. It is a most beautiful song. The background images were a reflection of his love and appreciation to fellow artists, actors, friends, and family (not sure who the lady in the vintage B/W videoclip was, perhaps his mother whom he absolutely adored.)

As a Salvadoran he is and will be one of the greatest composer that has lived. De El Salvador que VIVA Mexico cabrones.

Talking about his appearance and change from earlier videos, in Nov 2005, he fell off the stage in Houston and really hurt his back. He also fractured his neck. He was on bed rest for 8 months. He doesnt move and dance in the post fall years compared to his earlier videos of his performances.

His musica was very emotional..Always..He was dearly loved and all of Mx mourned his death deeply

Thank you for reviewing his videos Don! I got to go to his last concert at the Forum in Inglewood in 2016. I went to the concert and he passed away the next day! He gave it his all! It was an amazing experience!

He kept performing after that show. This song is about love but it has a touch of sadness depending on your mood. It basically says that time won't forgive so you have to love and be greatfull with your love ones..the people in the background some are actors and singers he used to act and perform with..

He’s the GOAT!!!

Juan Gabriel is an icon. Joan sebastian lyrics bruhhh!! Has to be next!

This is Bellas Artes. The palace of fine of arts in Mexico city. This is reserved for the best and finest artists. Even though, JuanGa (as everyone calls him for short) was a man of the people, this was a culminating performance. you can see that his wardrobe tastefully is a tasteful tribute to the Mexican flag. If you like this, you should check out his duets with current artists. As a singer-song writer, he collabed a lot with a lot of young latino artists. Bellas Artes…is typically a performace of culmination when an artists reaches a certain status.

“Embrace me, because time passes and it never forgives. Embrace me because time is evil, he’s a cruel friend” - “Embrace me tightly, more tightly, more tightly than ever, always embrace me”…. Mexico wept the day Juan Gabriel died. “Embrace me because time passes and it NEVER stops”

Im crying going thrugh all your juan gabriel videos 😅😢❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ amor eterno still got me on a choke hold 😭

Juan Gabriel was iconic and epic. He inspired so many people. His last performance was either at the Latin Grammys or the Latin Billboards

I was at his last concert in 2016 and his performance was amazing.

His music transcends and takes you places. He felt every song every time he performed. You can his songs even when sung by others have the same emotional connection. He was definitely a performer his music takes you deep and raises you he knew how to perform and how to make you feel part of him. This song talks about embracing each other as time will slip by. Time is a cruel friend God forgives you but time does not.

Best MEXICAN singer EVERRRRR … who wrote more than 1,800 songs … you NEEEDDDD to translate his song so you can really really appreciate it 💕

At the begginv he said: "oh guys you never change" and at the back on the projection Is the song lyrics and images of pasts concerts and friends... His mom died long ago and never went to a concert... And song said "Hog me strong my love Jeep me by your side"

The song was composed many years before that performance. It was the opening song for a soap opera with the same name "abrazame muy fuerte"

❤🇲🇽 Drop a Mexican flag if you are proud of JuanGa

I’ve watched and listen to this performance so many times, makes me cry crocodile tears each time.

If you would only understand the Lyric of this beautiful song. Is a Masterpiece...

To me this song is 🙏🏼💗🙏🏼💗🙏🏼💗🙏🏼💗🙏🏼🥲🥲🥹🙏🏼 just no words just emojis here 🫡🙌🏼 👏🏼 👏🏼💕🙏🏼🙏🏼💗 and he will always remind me of my grandma as she loved all his songs. Like ppl just know all his lyrics. It takes over you…

I can’t help it but to cry with every single song of Juan Gabriel. He was my late granny’s favorite singer 😢

One of my favorites songs thank you for sharing