His debut album, El Alma Joven... (The Young Soul), introduced the world to his unique falsetto and melancholic romanticism. While it didn't smash charts immediately, it contained seeds of his future genius. The single "No Tengo Dinero" became an instant anthem for the working class, proving that a love song didn't need orchestral bombast to break hearts.
Throughout the 1970s, Juan Gabriel established himself as a master of the ballad. Key albums from this era include: Discografia De Juan Gabriel