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

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.

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.

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

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

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 💕

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.

Every one of his songs are as beautiful as the others. He is the only one that could do that. I assist to more then 20 of his concerts. Love him forever ❤. Thank you very much for sharing his music 🎶👏👏👏👏

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

the way i cried as soon as he said abrazame , it was over for me !!!

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

Hey bro! Juan Gabriel decide to make this song for her mom, when she pasted away. It’s a very beautiful song. There’s a line where he said “every star is an I Love You” I’m a Mexican fan of Juanga! I really love your videos!! ❤

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

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.

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!! 💯

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

@DonVon: Juan Gabriel (AKA: JuanGa) was that voice that raised kids in the 70s, 80s, 90s, fast forward to today... the song writer/singer of many drinking songs & dysfunctional family suffrage--and heart breaks. JuanGa (combination of Juan & Gabriel) is Latin America's Liberace, Elton John, etc. all rolled into one person. I was blessed to see him perform in Los Angeles....and witnessed this divine being lift the audience's spirit. Thank you for posting this video & your good taste!

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...

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.

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.

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!

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.

This song is one of many favorites. This particular one strikes a cord. Man...deep down into my soul

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.

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

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

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!

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

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

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

Juan Gabriel is a much beloved singer in all Latin America. Even if it's not your type of music, as a Latin American you grew up with one of his songs and you know it. Moms cleaned on weekends to his music, dads got drunk to his music, too. At least three generations know about him❤ If you haven't, check Gustavo Cerati, please! Not the monster Juan Gabriel was, but also a representative singer and guitarist in Latin America, pleaaaaseeeee ❤❤❤

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!!!

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

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

you mentioned final performance, and this may be his best, but that was pretty much his standard, complete dedication to his art and his fans

“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”

This is my favorite song of his. 🇲🇽 ❤

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…

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!!

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

This was a regular concert for him . His concerts were epic... Like the comments say,,, people saved many checks for tickets,,looked foward to concert for months,, as soon as tickets went on sale people desperately hurried wishing for the best seats,,and praying that theres tickets left,, im in Central California Fresno CA.. and i know at least the last 16yrs 2000 on all his Arena concerts were sold out in days.. his and another legend Vicente Fernandez. Hes a singer, composer, with many musical talents.. you can look up many of his composed songs to other artists and you can always feel his sentiment in the songs...my first record ever that was my record was the small lil ones.. singles.. with the song "NoaNoa.." about a popular nite club he started his career in i think in Juarez on the Mexico,US border..he hes a very interesting, amazing Zero to Hero trajectory.. theres even a movie on his life trajectory from childhood..look it up.. you wont be disappointed..im sure you may be able to find it cc English.. Thank you for sharing your sentiment with us .. Music does bring people together..🎶

You are absolutely right @donvon i didn't think about it before but now watching this through your eyes, i do believe he knew his time was limited. He did not perform much publicly towards the end. Yes, he wrote this song who was sick but the way he sings it gives off the impression that he knew time was almost up. That is literally what this song is about! He songs, hug tightly because time is cruel and it doesn't stop. The song is about time and how quickly it passes and how no one can stop it! ❤ 🕙

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. 🇲🇽

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

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

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.

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

El escribio Esa cancion la cual fue usada Para una soap opera en Mexico. Now. Days lots of his songs are interpreted on Salsa Bachata his legacy still lives. He knew he was sick at the time and people didn't knew. He share the love until he couldn't anymore. On stage he shared his passion for music with all his heart and strength he gave it all on stage.

All his performances are like this! (Saw him 3xs)He gave 100%. He canceled a few dates for being sick. I think he was in Vegas and LA after and rescheduled this was 2014/15 but then he did the rest of the tour and that would be his last 😢.

Juan Gabriel was a songwriter, composer and singer far above what we’ve seen & heard in the recent past. He wrote many songs for other artists. Check out the song “Amor Eterno” recorded by Rocio Durcal. He also has a recording of it. I used to always choose that song for karaoke, but since our son’s passing, I can’t even listen to it anymore. He visited my mom’s neighbor who was like a 2nd mom to him. Met him once, very humble and cordial. UPDATE: just found your review of “Amor Eterno”. You paid a beautiful tribute to his song!!! P.S. today is the first time I came across your videos, specifically because you featured Juan Gabriel, good job!

This song was about an adopted son that was on drugs. He song and grandson a young man are getting stopped by the police. The son tells the grandson to swallow the drugs they had. They got arrested. The son and the grandson never said he swallowed the drugs and the grandson was found DEAD in his cell from a heart attack. He never forgave his son for this. It's all pain! Hug ppl tight because it may be the last time.

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

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 🫶🏽

From Chile to Mexico we all love this man and respect the shit out of his legacy. He was (but still is) truly one of the greatest

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....

what you feel is the theme of the song, it talks about how the time pass and takes everything from us, and we can do nothing, so, please "hug me thigh", because time doesn't forgive he didn't have kids... and the images back are people that he loved very much

Oh it's say to you. Hold on to me because time does not stand still. This is a message to everyone. Really, we can't hold time ,so while we still have each other. Hold on to that loved one. because qe never know.❤

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

Not everyone notice this but juan gabriel he had a very strong voice and when he sang the chorus he had the mic far away from his mouth that strong his voice was🫶

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.

The words in this song are gold, I cry every time I listen to this. Please look up lyrics translation. Talks about not taking advantage of the time you have, because time you can't get back. He's asking to be held by his love forever ❤❤😢 , for time is unforgiving.

He always keep life private. He never said if he was married or about kids. Once he died that’s when all the surprises came to light. He did a movie about he’s life. No one wanted to give him a chance he was from a poor town he decided to move to the city he sang in bars ended up in jail he sang in jail wrote a lot of songs then a famous singer gave him a chance and from there he grew and became famous.

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

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

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.

Lyrics in english! Hold Me Very Close Click to see the original lyrics (Spanish) When you're with me, that's when I say That it was worth everything, everything I've suffered I don't know if it's a dream Or if it's a reality But when I'm with you is when I say: That this love I feel is because I have deserved it In telling you, love, that once again I have dawned Crying in joy By your side is when I feel I'm living Nothing is as it was yesterday Hold me, because time passes and never forgives It has caused damage to myself, as in my character Hold me, because time is awful and a very cruel friend Hold me, because time is gold if you're with me Hold me close, very close, closer than ever Now that you're with me I don't know if time is passing or if it has stopped I want to stay this way forever I take advantage while you're here I thank you for every moment of my life When you look to the sky For every star you see, it's an "I love you" Hold me, because time hurts and the sky is witness That time is cruel and loves no one This is why I tell you: Hold me very close, love, keep me like this by your side I appreciate everything you've given me I want to be with you everyday, in one way or another Love, pain has never made me partisan But I had to suffer when I confided and believed In someone who swore they'd give their life for me Hold me because time passes and it won't stop Hold me very close, love, because time is against us Hold me because God forgives, but time forgives no one Hold me because to time, it doesn't matter who one is Hold me because time passes and never forgives It has caused damage to myself, as in my character Hold me because time is awful and a very cruel friend Hold me very close, love

Hi, just look for Abrazame fuerte lyrics in English. He was sick , he had a Heart condition. He planned to have the procedure after he finished his last tour, but he had a heart attack. We love him !!!!!

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!

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.

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!

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.

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

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!

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.

Puerto Rico loved JuanGa...🇵🇷🏳️‍🌈

One of my favorites songs thank you for sharing

Wow 🤩 he is saying give me a big hug cause time never forgives …. Something along these lines … yes it does feel like a goodbye

It wasn't one of his last performances. He always put his heart and soul in every concert he gave. I have seen these videos a thousand , and they still give me goosebumps

I would go watch Juan Ga when he would come to NYC, one concert halfway through I had the privilege of having Lola Beltran sit down next to me. She was coming to support her friend. 2 legends

Here are the lyrics translated in English... This song is EVERYTHING! ❤ Hold Me Very Close When you're with me, that's when I say That it was worth everything, everything I've suffered I don't know if it's a dream Or if it's a reality But when I'm with you is when I say: That this love I feel is because I have deserved it In telling you, love, that once again I have dawned Crying in joy By your side is when I feel I'm living Nothing is as it was yesterday Hold me, because time passes and never forgives It has caused damage to myself, as in my character Hold me, because time is awful and a very cruel friend Hold me, because time is gold if you're with me Hold me close, very close, closer than ever Now that you're with me I don't know if time is passing or if it has stopped I want to stay this way forever I take advantage while you're here I thank you for every moment of my life When you look to the sky For every star you see, it's an "I love you" Hold me, because time hurts and the sky is witness That time is cruel and loves no one This is why I tell you: Hold me very close, love, keep me like this by your side I appreciate everything you've given me I want to be with you everyday, in one way or another Love, pain has never made me partisan But I had to suffer when I confided and believed In someone who swore they'd give their life for me Hold me because time passes and it won't stop Hold me very close, love, because time is against us Hold me because God forgives, but time forgives no one Hold me because to time, it doesn't matter who one is Hold me because time passes and never forgives It has caused damage to myself, as in my character Hold me because time is awful and a very cruel friend Hold me very close, love.

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

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

At the beginning of the video, Juan Gabriel says, "There are boys who don't behave," referring to the audience making jokes or interacting with him. The lyrics of the song were used at my wedding as a waltz. And they say the following: "When you are with me It's when I say That it was worth everything, everything That I have suffered I don't know if it's still a dream Or if it's a reality But when I'm with you is when I say That this love I feel Is because you deserve it To tell you, my love, that I have dawned once again Crying with happiness By your side, I feel that I am living Nothing is like yesterday Hug me because time passes, and it never forgives It has wreaked havoc on my people as well as on myself Hug me because time is bad and very cruel, my friend Hug me because time is gold if you are with me Hug me tightly, very tightly, tighter than ever Always hug me Today that you are with me I don't know if time is passing or if you have stopped it This is how I want to be forever I take advantage of having you with me I thank you for every moment of my life When you look at the sky For every star that appears, my love, it's an "I love you" Hug me because time hurts, and the sky is a witness That time is cruel and doesn't want anyone, that's why I tell you Hug me very tightly, my love, keep me by your side I want to thank you, my love, for everything you have given me I want to reciprocate in one way or another every day My love, I have never been in favor of pain But I had to suffer when I trusted and believed In someone who swore to give their life for me Hug me because time passes, and it never forgives Hug me very tightly, my love, because time is coming against us Hug me because God forgives, but time forgives no one Hug me because it doesn't care to know who one is Hug me because time passes, and it never forgives It has wreaked havoc on my people as well as on myself Hug me because time is bad and very cruel, my friend Hug me very tightly, my love."

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"

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❤💫

Hey, bro, I love the fact that you pay attention to Juan Gabriel. Awesome, man,

He made everyone feel the way you do I met him in radio city and msg awesome show miss him to death

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

Dominican 🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴b love Juan Gabriel

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

Something I now appreciate more being away from home is how much Latinos are in touch with their feelings

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!

❤❤❤❤This song without the english translated lyrics is not doing it justice. If you had the lyrics to understand what he is truly saying you would be in tears after this performance. He's an golden powerhouse in the Mexican/Latin wold of music. ❤❤❤❤ (I would love to provide you with translation for any of your future videos Spanish to English videos to ensure the continued greatness of your channel.❤)

I’m 42 I grew up listening to him my mom and grandma loved him. This song is one of my favorites it’s an invitation to live life fully as it goes by in a blink of an eye. I don’t think translating this song makes it any justice TBH as in your video you just need to feel the song the sorrow, the love and every emotion that one can experience.

Hola. Shush.... Listen. Mexico loves this man and so do I. Just listen and hush. You will understand

This song talks about TIME. How its doesnt forgive no one or nothing in our world. Beautiful song

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