13 Reasons to love Juan Gabriel as much as your mom does

Following Noche Buena, New Year’s Eve and Dia de Reyes, the holiday season is officially over for Latinos. But there’s no reason to be sad, because the pachanga continues with Juan Gabriel’s birthday on January 7th.

Just when you thought you were going to be suffering through boring long weeks until the next holiday rolls around, BAM! It’s Juanga’s 65th birthday.

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The beloved Mexican singer, songwriter, recording artist and extraordinary performer has been around since 1971. That means, almost 45 years of “El Divo de Juarez” with his remarkable hits and unmistakable stage antics.

We don’t doubt your mom, abuelitas and tias love this guy. That’s why we’ve compiled 13 reasons you should too –it’s our way to celebrate his big day.

1) His never-dying energy on stage. We love to see him shimmy away!

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2) His collection of matching –sometimes silk, sometimes sequin– suits

Y Ole! pic.twitter.com/1sPtIHHmNZ

— Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel) August 28, 2014

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3) And his collection of beautiful and colorful scarfs.

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4) His toasts for love and the broken-hearted.

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5) The music video for “Caray.”

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6) And you best believe it… “Amor Eterno.”

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7) The way only he can serenade (and photo bomb) Sammy Sosa.

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8) The way only he can party-hardy with mariachis.

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9) His love for his fans.

Muchas gracias por cantar mis canciones, por que antes de ser Juan Gabriel, soy una persona agradecida. Gracias por este rato que pasamos.

— Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel) June 14, 2014

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10) His love for music.

Por que lo que nos une esta noche y para siempre, ayer, hoy y siempre es la MUSICA.

— Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel) June 14, 2014

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11) His love for amphitheaters, arenas and more.

Que maravilloso lugar para compartir tantas y tantas canciones! pic.twitter.com/h97bMWMnqv

— Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel) August 17, 2014

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12) Overall, his love for life.

Buenos días alegría
Buenos días al amor,
Buenos días a la vida,
Buenos días señor Sol.

— Juan Gabriel (@soyjuangabriel) June 18, 2014

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13) And his extremely odd self-interview because…why not?

We sign off with a ‘Feliz Cumpleaños Juan Gabriel!’ We wish you the best in 2015.

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