Greatest Hits (Gloria Estefan album)

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Greatest Hits is a 1992 compilation album by the Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. Musically, it 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.[4]

As well as serving as a collection of her greatest hits both as a solo artist and with Miami Sound Machine, the album also contained four new (at the time) songs. Although credited solely to Estefan on the front cover, several tracks include the full band Miami Sound Machine (which would later became her backing group). The most well-known, U.S. and Canadian album release has some differences from alternate releases in different regions. Many international releases of the album included 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 later came out featuring a special "Megamix" - a medley of Estefan's early dance hits. In 2013, the album was re-released in Brazil under the name Seleção Essencial with a new cover, though the track-listing remained the same.

Track Listing

U.S., Canadian & Mexican Track Listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer (s)Length
1."Conga" (from Primitive Love)Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr.4:15
2."Words Get in the Way" (from Primitive Love)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr.3:28
3."Can't Stay Away from You" (from Let It Loose)Gloria EstefanEmilio & The Jerks3:56
4."1-2-3 (Remix)" (from Let It Loose)Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr.3:34
5."Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" (from Let It Loose)Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio & The Jerks3:56
6."Anything for You" (from Let It Loose)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr.4:02
7."Here We Are" (from Cuts Both Ways)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Clay Ostwald, Jorge Casas4:49
8."Get on Your Feet" (from Cuts Both Ways)John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald3:38
9."Don't Wanna Lose You" (from Cuts Both Ways)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:09
10."Coming Out of the Dark" (from Into the Light)Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jr, Jon SecadaEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:03
11."Christmas Through Your Eyes" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria Estefan, Diane WarrenEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:52
12."I See Your Smile" (Previously Unreleased)Jon Secada, Miguel MorejonEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:58
13."Go Away" (Previously Unreleased)Lawrence Dermer, Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:17
14."Always Tomorrow" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:51
International Track Listing
No.TitleWriter(s)AlbumLength
1."Dr. Beat"Enrique E. GarcíaEyes of Innocence4:23
2."Conga"Enrique E. GarcíaPrimitive Love4:15
3."Words Get In The Way"Gloria EstefanPrimitive Love3:28
4."Can't Stay Away From You"Gloria EstefanAnything for You3:56
5."Bad Boy (Remix)"Lawrence Dermer, Joe Galdo, Rafael VigilAnything For You3:45
6."1-2-3 (Remix)"Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaAnything For You3:34
7."Anything For You"Gloria EstefanAnything For You4:02
8."Here We Are"Gloria EstefanCuts Both Ways4:49
9."Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaAnything for You3:56
10."Get On Your Feet"John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldCuts Both Ways3:38
11."Don't Wanna Lose You"Gloria EstefanCuts Both Ways4:09
12."Coming Out Of The Dark"Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jr, Jon SecadaInto the Light4:03
13."Christmas Through Your Eyes" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria Estefan, Diane Warren 4:52
14."I See Your Smile" (Previously Unreleased)Jon Secada, Miguel Morejon 4:58
15."Go Away" (Previously Unreleased)Lawrence Dermer, Gloria Estefan 4:17
16."Always Tomorrow" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria Estefan 4:51
Australian & New Zealand Track Listing
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer (s)Length
1."Dr. Beat"Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr.4:23
2."Conga"Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr.4:15
3."Words Get In The Way"Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr.3:28
4."Can't Stay Away From You"Gloria EstefanEmilio & The Jerks3:56
5."1-2-3 (Remix)"Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr.3:34
6."Anything For You"Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr.4:02
7."Here We Are"Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:49
8."Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"Gloria Estefan, Enrique E. GarcíaEmilio & The Jerks3:56
9."Get On Your Feet"John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald3:38
10."Don't Wanna Lose You"Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:09
11."Cuts Both Ways"Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald3:16
12."Coming Out Of The Dark"Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jr, Jon SecadaEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:03
13."Christmas Through Your Eyes" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria Estefan, Diane WarrenEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:52
14."I See Your Smile" (Previously Unreleased)Jon Secada, Miguel MorejonEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:58
15."Go Away" (Previously Unreleased)Lawrence Dermer, Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:17
16."Always Tomorrow" (Previously Unreleased)Gloria EstefanEmilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald4:51
Australian Limited Edition Bonus CD/Cassette
No.TitleWriter(s)Producer (s)Length
1."Megamix" (Dr. Beat/Conga/Rhythm Is Gonna Get You/1-2-3/Get On Your Feet)Enrique E. García, Gloria Estefan, John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay OstwaldPablo Flores & Javier Garza5:20

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

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" as a double A-side with "Christmas Through Your Eyes" was released internationally and reached #8 in Colombia and the UK. Music videos were made for all the above singles.

"Christmas Through Your Eyes"/ "Miami Hitmix" was released as a double A-side in some countries.[5]

Release history

Country Release date
Europe November 2, 1992 (1992-11-02)
Australia November 2, 1992 (1992-11-02)
United States November 3, 1992 (1992-11-03)
Canada November 2, 1992 (1992-11-02)
Japan November 19, 1992 (1992-11-19)

Charts and certifications

References

  1. ^ Browne, David (1992-11-27). "Reviews for the "Greatest Hits" of The Fabulous Thunderbirds, The 2 Live Crew, Randy Travis and Gloria Estefan; Julian Cope's Floored Genius, and Siouxsie and the Banshees' Twice Upon a Time/The Singles". Entertainment Weekly. Retrieved 2012-07-03. {{cite web}}: Italic or bold markup not allowed in: |publisher= (help)
  2. ^ Christgau, Robert. "CG: Gloria Estefan". RobertChristgau.com. Retrieved 2012-07-03.
  3. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-mw0000605564
  4. ^ http://www.allmusic.com/album/greatest-hits-mw0000605564
  5. ^ "Gloria Heaven". Gloria Heaven. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  6. ^ http://australian-charts.com/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ http://austriancharts.at/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  9. ^ http://dutchcharts.nl/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ http://www.officialcharts.de/album.asp?artist=Gloria+Estefan&title=Greatest+Hits&cat=a&country=de. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  11. ^ http://charts.org.nz/showitem.asp?interpret=Gloria+Estefan&titel=Greatest+Hits&cat=a. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  12. ^ http://hitparade.ch/album/Gloria-Estefan/Greatest-Hits-1541. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  13. ^ http://www.officialcharts.com/artist/_/gloria%20estefan/. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  14. ^ "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
  15. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits". Music Canada.
  16. ^ Leila Cobo (11 October 2003). Language nor a barrier for Estefan's albums. Google Books. Retrieved 23 May 2015.
  17. ^ "French album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits" (in French). Syndicat National de l'Édition Phonographique.
  18. ^ "Dutch album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits" (in Dutch). Nederlandse Vereniging van Producenten en Importeurs van beeld- en geluidsdragers. Enter Greatest Hits in the "Artiest of titel" box.
  19. ^ "British album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits". British Phonographic Industry. Select albums in the Format field. Select Platinum in the Certification field. Type Greatest Hits in the "Search BPI Awards" field and then press Enter.
  20. ^ "American album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits". Recording Industry Association of America.

External links

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