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The Essential Gloria Estefan
''The Essential Gloria Estefan'' is the seventh compilation album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the twenty-eighth album overall, released in 2006. It is part of Sony BMG Sony BMG Music Entertainment was an American record company owned as a 50–50 joint venture between Sony Corporation of America and Bertelsmann. The venture's successor, the revived Sony Music, is wholly owned by Sony, following their buyout o ...'s ''The Essential'' series. The album included a special bonus interview by Internet, in which Estefan talks about every song of the album. On August 31, 2010, the album was reissued with a bonus disc and retitled "Essential 3.0". The third (bonus) disc contains eight songs including a rare edited version of "Betcha Say That". Track listing Chart positions In Switzerland, the compilation entered at number ninety-nine, charting for a week. Later, the compilation charted within the Top 100 on the Dutch, Belgian and Italian charts. Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan (; born Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García; born 1 September 1957) is a Cuban-American singer, actress, and businesswoman. Estefan is a seven-time Grammy Award winner, a Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, and has been named one of the Top 100 greatest artists of all time by both VH1 and ''Billboard''. Estefan's record sales exceed 75 million worldwide, making her the second best selling female latin artist in history and one of the best-selling female singers of all-time. A contralto, Estefan started her career as lead singer of Miami Latin Boys, which was later renamed Miami Sound Machine. She and Miami Sound Machine earned worldwide success with their 1985 single " Conga", which became Estefan's signature song and led to Miami Sound Machine winning the 15th annual Tokyo Music Festival's grand prix in 1986. In 1988, she and Miami Sound Machine achieved their first number-one hit with " Anything for You". Estefan is credited with breaking down barri ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
You'll Be Mine (Party Time)
"You'll Be Mine (Party Time)" is a 1996 song by Cuban American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released as the follow-up to " Reach", as the second single from her seventh studio album, ''Destiny'' (1996). The song is a dance track with strong African rhythms and became one of Estefan's most popular songs. Since its appearance, the song has been present on all the tours of Gloria Estefan as it remains a favorite among fans. In the UK the Classic Paradise radio mix by Love To Infinity was the preferred version played by radio stations including Radio 1. The single peaked within the top 20 in Finland, France, Scotland, Spain and the United Kingdom. In France it was released twice; at its first release, it peaked at number 15, but at the second release the song peaked at number 17. Estefan and Stevie Wonder collaborated for a special performance of this song at the Super Bowl XXXIII Halftime Show in 1999, the performance received a strong ovation and gave the two singers ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Live For Loving You
"Live for Loving You" is a song by Cuban–American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released on September 30, 1991 by Epic Records worldwide as the fifth and final single from her second solo album, '' Into the Light'' (1991). The song was written by Estefan, her husband Emilio Estefan, Jr. and Diane Warren, and produced by Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas and Clay Ostwald. Estefan dedicated the song to her husband, like she did with "Coming Out of the Dark", "How Can I Be Sure" and "Hoy". "Live for Loving You" peaked at number 22 on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and was the first single from the album to appear on the dance music charts. Critical reception Scottish ''Aberdeen Press and Journal'' wrote that "Live for Loving You" has a "great feel to it and nice vocals from the Latin American queen of rock. Makes you feel as though like you’re on a tropical island". In an retrospective review, Matthew Hocter from Albumism named it as one of three singles, that "truly stand ou ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)
"Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)" is a song by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released as a single from her debut solo album, ''Cuts Both Ways'' (1989). In the US, it was the fourth single from the album and was released in April 1990. It was the second single in the UK, released on September 4, 1989, and throughout Europe in September and October 1989. Composition and release A latin dance track, the song exemplified some of Estefan's musical roots, much like in the style of her earlier music with Miami Sound Machine, and is much in the style of "Conga" and "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You". Though the song was only a minor chart hit in the US, it was more successful internationally. Furthermore, Estefan obtained her first MTV Video Music Award for this song for the " International Viewer's Choice Awards" in 1990. The remixes of the song and short editions were created by Pablo Flores, who would go on to remix many other Gloria Estefan recordings, as well as Keith C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
1-2-3 (Gloria Estefan Song)
1-2-3; 1, 2, 3; or One, Two, Three may refer to: Brands * 1-2-3 (fuel station), in Norway * Lotus 1-2-3, a computer spreadsheet program * .123, a file extension used by Lotus 1-2-3 * Jell-O 1-2-3, a dessert Film, TV and books * ''One, Two, Three'', a 1961 film by Billy Wilder * ''One Two Three'', a 2008 comedy film * 123 (film), a 2002 Tamil romantic comedy * '' One, Two, Three and Away!'', a set of children's stories by Sheila K. McCullagh Music * 1,2,3, a band from Pittsburgh later reformed as Animal Scream * 1-2-3, a band from Edinburgh later known as Clouds * One, Two, Three, a 1980s electronic disco group produced by Bobby Orlando Albums * ''1-2-3'' (APO Hiking Society album) * ''1-2-3'' (Howling Hex album) * ''I-II-III'' (Icon of Coil albums), a set of three albums released in 2006 * '' Uno Dos Tres 1•2•3'', a 1966 album by Willie Bobo Songs * "1-2-3" (Len Barry song), 1965 * "1, 2, 3" (Sofía Reyes song), 2018 * "1-2-3" (The Chimes song), 1990 * "1-2-3" (Glor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Primitive Love
''Primitive Love'' is the ninth studio album and second English-language record by the Miami Sound Machine, released in August 1985, by Epic Records. A 2CD remastered version of the album was scheduled for March 31, 2017 by Vibe on Records, but it was postponed because Estefan is working on her new album. To date there is no set date for the re-release; however, the track listing was revealed to the public: it will include five songs that were previously unreleased on CD, sixteen remixes, two soundtrack songs, one demo and the Spanish version of "Words Get in the Way". The album sold over 6 million copies worldwide. Background This album was a follow-up to the band's previous releases in every sense: in the music, in the rhythms, and in Gloria Estefan's vocals. Previous releases by Miami Sound Machine had failed to achieve much in the way of crossover success. However, with the release of ''Primitive Love'' in 1985, their distinctive sound was finally being heard by a wider au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Boy (Miami Sound Machine Song)
"Bad Boy" is a song by the American band Miami Sound Machine, led by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, and released as the second single from their second English language album, and ninth overall, ''Primitive Love'' (1985). The song enjoyed much success following up on the band's mainstream breakthrough single, " Conga". It also was featured in and opened the film ''Three Men and a Baby''. Song history The radio release and single was an edited and remixed version of the original album cut. It was remixed by Shep Pettibone. "Bad Boy" became the band's second Top Ten single in the United States, peaking at number eight on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100, and reached the top 20 in many other countries around the world. The single was certified Gold by the RIAA in the US for sales of 500,000 units and by the ARIA in Australia for sales of 35,000 copies. The song landed at number 79 on ''Billboard'' magazine's year-end chart of 1986. Music videos Two music videos were made for the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alma Caribeña
''Alma Caribeña - Caribbean Soul'' is the ninth studio solo album and third Spanish album recorded by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was first released by Epic Records in France on May 9, 2000, and in North America on May 23, 2000. Reception At the 43rd Annual Grammy Awards, in February 2001, the album won the award for Best Tropical Latin Album, giving Estefan her third win in this category. At the 1st Annual Latin Grammy Awards, in September 2000, the video for the first single " No Me Dejes de Querer", directed by Emilio Estefan Jr. and Gloria Estefan, won Best Music Video. At the Billboard Latin Music Awards, the album won the award for Best Tropical Salsa Album. Track listing Charts Weekly charts Year-end charts Certifications Awards Release history See also *List of number-one Billboard Top Latin Albums of 2000 *List of number-one Billboard Tropical Albums from the 2000s The ''Billboard'' Tropical Albums chart, publishe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Let This Moment End
"Don't Let This Moment End" is a 1998 song by Cuban-American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released on November 3, 1998 by Epic Records, as the third single in the United States, the third in the United Kingdom, and her fourth globally, from her eighth album, '' Gloria!''. The song was written by Estefan, her husband Emilio Estefan, Lawrence Dermer and Roberto Blades and produced by Estefan Jr. and Dermer. It became a smash hit on the ''Billboard'' Hot Dance Club Play chart in the U.S., almost peaking at the top of charts for that field. The song also peaked at number 9 in Spain and was a Top 30 hit in the UK. It was first a ballad and then remixed into a dance-ballad. According to Gloria, it celebrates the perfect moment in time. The track was nominated for a Grammy Music Award, but lost to " Believe" by Cher. "Don't Let This Moment End" also appears on two of Estefan's compilation albums; '' The Very Best of Gloria Estefan'' in 2006 and '' The Essential Gloria E ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Greatest Hits (Gloria Estefan Album)
''Greatest Hits'' is a compilation album by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released on October 30, 1992, by Epic Records. The album includes songs with soft rock influenced sounds as well as more upbeat Latin pop works inspired by dance music. The tracks were gathered from various releases over the 1985 to 1992 period. Composition Although credited solely to Estefan on the front cover, the album serves as a collection of her greatest hits both as a solo artist and as lead singer of Miami Sound Machine, which later became her backing group. The album also contains four previously unreleased songs. The track listing for the US and Canadian album release differs from alternate releases in various regions. Many international releases of the album include the songs "Dr. Beat" and "Bad Boy", though the Australian and New Zealand release replaced "Bad Boy" with "Cuts Both Ways". A limited edition Australian double CD set was later released featuring a special "Mega ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Go Away (Gloria Estefan Song)
"Go Away" is a song by Cuban American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in April 1993 as the fourth and last single worldwide and third to the United States from her fourth solo album and second compilation, ''Greatest Hits'' (1992). The song is much in the style of Estefan's earlier songs with the Miami Sound Machine. It was a club hit throughout Europe and America and was featured in the 1993 film '' Made in America'', starring Whoopi Goldberg and Ted Danson, and its soundtrack. It reached the UK Top 20 and US Dance Chart Top 5. On a November, 2020 episode of the TV show ''The View'', Estefan indicated that "Go Away" would be the perfect song for Donald Trump to dance to in a conga line leaving the White House. Critical reception AllMusic editor Jose F. Promis described "Go Away" as a "irresistible Latin-flavored dance track". Larry Flick from ''Billboard'' remarked that "the traditional salsa flavor that has dominated her previous uptempo tunes is evident, b ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
