Juan Gabriel and The Art Of The Breakup Song

It's official. Juan Gabriel is one of the greatest breakup songwriters of all time.

Recently, I was home visiting my dad and we went across the line to Mexico to get some tacos. The TV in the restaurant was playing a special commemorating the third anniversary of Juan Gabriel’s passing. The restaurant was too loud to actually hear any of the tribute; it was busy and there was a musico playing sierreño.  

Growing up, his music was always…