#JuanGabriel #IsabelPantoja Many theories have been woven around the breakup between Juan Gabriel and Rocío Dúrcal, no one understands what was the real reason for this cruel separation, what's more, in his moments of agony the 'Divo de Juárez' never visited her; although, at that time he traveled to Spain to surprise his new inspiring muse and who, apparently, would be his replacement in the heart, we are talking about Isabel Pantoja. The same one who inspired the song "Así fue". A song that would have been born after she rejected his marriage proposal, but that still put her on a podium. Yes, the Mexican did unimaginable things for the Spanish woman, even after her departure. Today we tell you the story behind that endearing relationship. When Rocío Dúrcal traveled to the Aztec country, Juan Gabriel professed his devotion and admiration, until that moment, they seemed unconditional. Together they marked three decades of success, ten albums of romantic ballads and rancheras that took them hand in hand to the top, united they tasted the pleasure of fame that, over time, would turn into enmity. Yes, an enmity plagued by rumors such as a love triangle, egos, envy and a strong character on both sides, would have detonated the relationship. Faced with this situation, Juan Gabriel approached another diva of Spanish music, the singer Isabel Pantoja, for whom he produced and composed her album “Desde Andalucía” in 1988. This work would become a success on the Latin Pop Albums charts of the Billboard, in addition to receiving a Lo Nuestro award for Pop Album of the Year. From this work, the relationship between Juan Gabriel and Isabel Pantoja becomes immortal, why? On this album is the classic “Así fue”, one of the most heartfelt songs of their repertoire and of musical history that brings a meaningful hidden message. THIS IS HOW IT WAS Just as you hear it, Juan Gabriel during his concert at Bellas Artes for his 40th anniversary, said that he had written “Así fue” for Isabel Pantoja. He introduced her on stage and made way for her to shine completely. Just look at how throughout his performance, he applauds her and she sings to him incessantly. But why do we say that this song was written after the rejection of a marriage proposal? Let's go step by step. In July 2019, during the broadcast of the reality show “Supervivientes”, the host put the Spanish woman in 'check' when he asked her if Juan Gabriel had asked her to marry him. Yes, he asked her to marry him in 1988 when her son Kiko Rivera was 4 years old. Isabel, who had lost her husband, the bullfighter Paquirri a few years earlier, said no. But, do you know what is most surprising here? The singer confessed that one of the decisions she regrets the most in her life was rejecting marriage with Juan Gabriel. It is clear that 'El Divo' asked her to marry him in the same year that the album was published, now let's go to the lyrics. "Así fue" is part of a story that shares the sensitivity of being trapped in the arms of two loves. If we think back, the Spanish singer had lost her husband, the bullfighter Francisco Rivera, 4 years earlier, and it was not until 1995 that she gave herself a new opportunity with the Puerto Rican actor Osvaldo Ríos. So, that fractured heart that speaks in her lyrics is focused on her rejection, where she says: "If you want we will be friends, I will help you forget the past, do not hold on, do not hold on, to an impossible." But, it was not only in this song that they showed the enormous admiration they felt for each other. When Juan Gabriel visited a Spanish program, she did not hesitate to surprise him and boy did she do it. He kept hugging her while she sang. The close friends had met again. Isabel was one of his biggest 'weaknesses' and just listening to him is enough to confirm this theory. In that meeting, both of them not only sing "Así fue" (That's how it was), but also other songs by Juan Gabriel such as "Se me olvidó otra vez" (I forgot about it again). However, his love for Isabel Pantoja was not only transmitted through his songs, but also through true proofs of unconditional love. For example, the singer was linked to financial crimes and a bail of 63 million pesos was imposed. Do you know who paid it? Well, Juan Gabriel, but that's not all, because the condition he set was that she go live with him in Cancun and he was even building a house for her. Although Isabel could be released, the investigations continued and until they were concluded, she could not move. Well, her performances continued and in 2014, she wanted to repeat the formula with Juan Gabriel. Yes, she was very happy to present an excerpt of what would be her new production with the Mexican.