Hero

Enrique Iglesias

About Hero

"Hero" is a song by Spanish singer Enrique Iglesias from his second English-language studio album Escape (2001). It was written by Iglesias, Paul Barry and Mark Taylor. Iglesias released the song to radio on August 14, 2001 to a positive critical and commercial reception. To the date the single has sold over 8 million copies worldwide, making it one of the best selling singles of all time. After the September 11 attacks on the World Trade Center, which took place eight days after the song's release on CD, it was one of the few songs chosen by radio DJs in New York City to be remixed with audio from police, firefighters, civilians at Ground Zero, and politicians commenting on the attacks. Iglesias was asked to sing the song live at America: A Tribute to Heroes. He had performed the song earlier at that year's Miss Venezuela, but due to the terrorist attacks the show was not aired on television. The American television series Glee featured a version of the song as a mashup mixed with the Gipsy Kings' "Bamboléo". The release from the twelfth episode (called "The Spanish Teacher") in season 3 of the show is named "Bambolero/Hero". The main vocals were done by Chord Overstreet (playing the character Sam Evans). An Italian version of this song was covered by Micheal Castaldo, in his studio album Bergamot. 


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2008
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Would you dance if I asked you to dance?
Or would you run and never look back?
Would you cry if you saw me crying?
And would you save my soul tonight?

Would you tremble if I touched your lips?
Or would you laugh? Oh, please tell me this
Now would you die for the one you love?
Oh hold me in your arms tonight

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

Would you swear that you'll always be mine
Or would you lie? Would you run and hide?
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
I don't care, you're here tonight

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

Oh, I just hold you
I just hold you, oh yeah
Am I in too deep? Have I lost my mind?
Well, I don't care, you're here tonight

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away

I can be your hero baby
I can kiss away the pain
I will stand by you forever
You can take my breath away
You can take my breath away

I can be your hero

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Enrique Iglesias

Enrique Iglesias (born Enrique Miguel Iglesias Preysler; May 8, 1975) is a Spanish singer-songwriter, model, and actor of Spanish and Filipino descent, popular in both the Latin market and the Hispanic American market in the United States. He is the son of Spanish singer Julio Iglesias. Within five years of beginning his musical career in the 1990s, he became the biggest seller of Spanish-language albums of that decade. He made his crossover into the mainstream English language market before the turn of the millennium, signing a multi-album deal with Universal Music Group for an unprecedented US $50,000,000 with Universal Music Latino to release his Spanish albums and Interscope to release English albums. In 2010, he parted with Interscope and signed with ano… more »

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Written by: Enrique Iglesias, Mark Taylor, Paul Michael Barry

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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13 facts about this song

Song production
"Hero" was co-written and produced by Enrique Iglesias, Paul Barry, and Mark Taylor.
Release date
The song was released on August 14, 2001, just a month before the tragic 9/11 attacks in the US.
Reception
Following the 9/11 attacks, the song's heartfelt lyrics gave solace to many, driving it to peak at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100.
Language versions
Besides the English version, Enrique also released a Spanish version titled "Héroe" and a Portuguese version titled "Herói".
Number 1 song
The song topped the Billboard Adult Contemporary Tracks chart and also reached number 1 in Australia, Ireland, and the UK.
Music video
The song's music video featured actors Jennifer Love Hewitt and Mickey Rourke. The video displayed a tragic love story where Enrique dies in an altercation with Rourke's character.
Unplugged version
The star also performed an unplugged version of "Hero" at the 2001 MTV Video Music Awards.
Misinterpretation
Initially, Enrique faced backlash when radio stations stopped playing the song due to misinterpretation of the lyrics in the light of the 9/11 attacks, but later the song became a symbol of solidarity and comfort.
Grammy nomination
"Hero" was nominated for the 2002 Latin Grammy Award for Song of the Year.
Charitable cause
In 2005, all of Iglesias's profits from the song were donated to the recovery efforts after the Indian Ocean earthquake.
Re-recordings
"Hero" was re-recorded by multiple artists, including Mariah Carey, and appears on many tribute albums.
Perennial hit
Even after two decades since its release, "Hero" remains one of Enrique Iglesias's most popular and recognizable songs.
Live performances
Enrique often invites a female fan on stage while performing this song live in concerts, a tradition that has become a fan-favorite moment in his shows.

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