“Begin the Beguine” Facts

This Is Pop/Rock Tune. It Also Belongs to the Latin Music Genre.

Julio Iglesias Scored a Number 1 with “Begin the Beguine”. Interesting to Note, Is That Iglesias Kicked Queen and David Bowie’s “Under Pressure” to Claim the Spot. Having Occupied Said Spot for Just a Week, Iglesias Was Toppled by by the Human League’s “Don’t You Want Me“.

The Song, Which Was Originally Composed by Cole Porter, Has Been Covered by Lots of Artists Including Johnny Mathis in 1978.

Was “Begin the Beguine”Released as a Single?

Julio Iglesias Released This Song as a Single Before Adding It to His 1981 Album, “De Niña a Mujer”. Other Singles Produced by “De Niña a Mujer” Include:

“Begin the Beguine” by Julio Iglesias

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• Oct 9, 2026 • 3 min read

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