Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits
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Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits is a 1992
compilation album by the Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan
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As well as a collection of her greatest hits, the album also contained four new songs (see below). Although credited solely to Estefan on the front cover, the album also contains material released when she was part of the band Miami Sound Machine (which would later became her backing band). The international releases of the album included "Dr. Beat" and "Bad Boy", thoguh the Australian/New Zealand release replaced "Bad Boy" with "Cuts Both Ways". A limited edition Australian double CD set was released which included the "Megamix" - a medley of Estefan's early dance hits.
Worldwide version
Australian version
The first new single released from the album was "Always Tomorrow". It only reached #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 but reached #5 on the Adult Contemporary Chart and the Top 30 in the UK. The second single, "I See Your Smile" charted higher and reached #48 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and #3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. It also reached #49 in the UK. "Go Away" failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart but reached #15 on the Billboard Dance Chart and was a UK Top 20 hit (#13).
The "Megamix" or "Miami Hit Mix" was released internationally and reached #8 in Colombia and the UK. Music videos were made for all the above singles.
1992 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992.-January–February:*January 11**Nirvana's Nevermind album goes to #1 in the US Billboard 200 chart, establishing the widespread popularity of the Grunge movement of the 1990s....
compilation album by the Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
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As well as a collection of her greatest hits, the album also contained four new songs (see below). Although credited solely to Estefan on the front cover, the album also contains material released when she was part of the band Miami Sound Machine (which would later became her backing band). The international releases of the album included "Dr. Beat" and "Bad Boy", thoguh the Australian/New Zealand release replaced "Bad Boy" with "Cuts Both Ways". A limited edition Australian double CD set was released which included the "Megamix" - a medley of Estefan's early dance hits.
Track listing
American version- "CongaConga (song)"Conga" is the first single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love.-Song history:...
" - 4:15 - "Words Get in the WayWords Get in the Way"Words Get in the Way" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love...
" - 3:27 - "Can't Stay Away from YouCan't Stay Away from You"Can't Stay Away from You" is the title of a 1988 single by singer Gloria Estefan, credited to Estefan and her former band, the Miami Sound Machine. The song was the third single released off their multi-platinum album, Let It Loose...
" - 3:57 - "1-2-31-2-3 (Gloria Estefan song)"1-2-3" is a popular song by Gloria Estefan and her former band, Miami Sound Machine. It was written by Estefan and former band member Enrique "Kiki" Garcia and appears on the multi-platinum album Let It Loose....
" (Remix) - 3:35 - "Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouRhythm Is Gonna Get You"Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" is a song written by Enrique Garcia and Gloria Estefan, and released by Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the album Let it Loose ....
" - 3:57 - "Anything For YouAnything for You (Gloria Estefan song)"Anything for You" is a popular song and ballad written by Gloria Estefan and sung by Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. The song appeared on their 1987 album, Let It Loose. "Anything for You" became a number-one song in the United States during the year 1988; it was the band's first...
" - 4:03 - "Here We Are" - 4:51
- "Get on Your FeetGet on Your Feet"Get On Your Feet" is a single by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 in U.S., Japan and UK and in 1990 in Europe as the second single from the album Cuts Both Ways....
" - 3:38 - "Don't Wanna Lose YouDon't Wanna Lose You"Don't Wanna Lose You" is a song written and recorded by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 as the first single from the album Cuts Both Ways and reached number one in the U.S., where it became her second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100...
" - 4:12 - "Coming Out of the DarkComing Out of the Dark"Coming Out of the Dark" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1991 worldwide as the leading and first single of the album Into the Light, becoming the singer’s third number one in the U.S.-Song history:...
" - 4:05 - "Christmas Through Your Eyes" - 4:55
- "I See Your SmileI See Your Smile"I See Your Smile" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1992 in Europe, the UK and America as the third single worldwide, and second in America, from her first compilation album, Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits....
" - 4:36 - "Go Away" - 4:19
- "Always TomorrowAlways Tomorrow"Always Tomorrow" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1992 worldwide as the leading and first single from her fourth solo album Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits.-Song History:...
" - 4:50
Worldwide version
- "Dr. BeatDr. Beat"Dr. Beat" is the first international single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their first English language but eighth studio album overall Eyes Of Innocence. The single was released worldwide in 1984 becoming a top success across Europe where the album...
" - 4:24 - "Conga" - 4:15
- "Words Get In The Way" - 3:27
- "Can’t Stay Away From You" - 3:57
- "Bad BoyBad Boy (Miami Sound Machine song)"Bad Boy" was the second single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love. The song enjoyed much success following up on the band's mainstream breakthrough single, "Conga".-Song history:The radio...
" (Remix) - 3:45 - "1, 2, 3" (Remix) - 3:35
- "Anything For You" - 3:57
- "Here We Are" - 4:03
- "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" - 4:51
- "Get On Your Feet" - 3:38
- "Don't Wanna Lose You" - 4:12
- "Coming Out Of The Dark" - 4:05
- "Christmas Through Your Eyes" - 4:55
- "I See Your Smile" - 4:36
- "Go Away" - 4:19
- "Always Tomorrow" - 4:50
Australian version
- "Dr. Beat" - 4:23
- "Conga" - 4:15
- "Words Get In The Way" - 3:27
- "Can’t Stay Away From You" - 3:57
- "1, 2, 3" (Remix) - 3:35
- "Anything For You" - 3:57
- "Here We Are" - 4:03
- "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" - 4:51
- "Get On Your Feet" - 3:38
- "Don't Wanna Lose You" - 4:12
- "Cuts Both WaysCuts Both Ways (song)"Cuts Both Ways" is a single by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1990 worldwide as the fifth and final single of the album Cuts Both Ways.-Song history:This was the final single released from the album Cuts Both Ways...
" - 3:16 - "Coming Out Of The Dark" - 4:05
- "Christmas Through Your Eyes" - 4:55
- "I See Your Smile" - 4:36
- "Go Away" - 4:19
- "Always Tomorrow" - 4:50
- "MegamixMegamix (Gloria Estefan)"Megamix" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1992 in Europe, the UK and Australia as the second new single from her hits compilation, Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits.-Song history:...
" - 5:20
Credits
Design- Art direction: Nancy Donald
- Logo Design: Daphna Shalev
- Photography (Front Cover): Alberto Tolot (at the Biltmore Hotel, Coral Gables)
- Photography (Inside Booklet): Antoine Verglas (at the Raleigh Hotel, Miami Beach)
- Stylist: Roberto Trovati
- Gloria Estefan’s Hair: Serena Radaelli, Paco (for Gessner & Camp)
- Gloria Estefan’s Makeup: Francesca Tolot, Eric Barnard
Singles
- "Always TomorrowAlways Tomorrow"Always Tomorrow" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1992 worldwide as the leading and first single from her fourth solo album Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits.-Song History:...
" - "MegamixMegamix (Gloria Estefan)"Megamix" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1992 in Europe, the UK and Australia as the second new single from her hits compilation, Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits.-Song history:...
" - "I See Your SmileI See Your Smile"I See Your Smile" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1992 in Europe, the UK and America as the third single worldwide, and second in America, from her first compilation album, Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits....
" - "Go Away"
The first new single released from the album was "Always Tomorrow". It only reached #81 on the Billboard Hot 100 but reached #5 on the Adult Contemporary Chart and the Top 30 in the UK. The second single, "I See Your Smile" charted higher and reached #48 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart and #3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary Chart. It also reached #49 in the UK. "Go Away" failed to chart on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart but reached #15 on the Billboard Dance Chart and was a UK Top 20 hit (#13).
The "Megamix" or "Miami Hit Mix" was released internationally and reached #8 in Colombia and the UK. Music videos were made for all the above singles.
Release history
Country | Release Date |
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Worldwide | |
Australia | |
United States | |
Canada | |
Japan |
Chart performance and certifications
Chart (1992) | Peak Position |
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Austria Albums Chart | 39 |
Canada Albums Chart | 53 |
Germany Albums Chart | 28 |
Swiss Albums Chart | 24 |
UK Albums Chart | 2 |
U.S. Billboard 200 | 15 |
Country | Certification |
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Australia | 2x Platinum |
The Netherlands | Platinum |
UK | 3x Platinum |
U.S. | 4x Platinum |