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. It was released as the fourth single released from her first Spanish album, ''

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''. The song saw a UK release only as "Mi Buen Amor" and " ¡Sí Señor!..." were released simultaneously as the album's fourth single in Latin America and Europe respectively. In the UK, it was released in December 1993 as a Limited Edition CD maxi and 7" vinyl. A 2 track CD single was released in some European countries. This single contained a special remix of Estefan's classic hit "

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", the Hustlers Up-Town Full Length Disco Remix.

Critical reception

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'' wrote, "Less than five minute long, but pressed at 33 rpm on

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, Glo's latest is another take straight out of the

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. As such, its appeal is strictly limited, and it won't be one of her biggest hits."

Charts

References

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