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Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits is a 1992 compilation album by the Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan.

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", though 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 Vesion

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer (s)Length
1."Conga"Enrique GarcíaEmilio Estefan, Jr4:15
2."Words Get in the Way"Gloria EstefanE. Estefan, Jr 
3."Can't Stay Away from You"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; The Jerks 
4." 1-2-3 (Remix)"G. Estefan, GarcíaE. Estefan, Jr3:34
5."Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"G. Estefan, GarcíaE. Estefan, Jr; The Jerks3:56
6."Anything for You"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr 
7."Here We Are"G. Estefan, Engelbert HumperdinckE. Estefan, Jr; Clay Ostwald, Jorge Casas 
8."Get on Your Feet"Casas, John DeFaria, OstwaldE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas3:38
9."Don't Wanna Lose You"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:09
10."Coming Out of the Dark"G. Estefan; E. Estefan, Jr; Jon SecadaE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:03
11."Christmas Through Your Eyes"G. Estefan, Diane WarrenE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas 
12."I See Your Smile"Secada, Miguel MorejonE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:58
13."Go Away"Lawrence Dermer, G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:17
14."Always Tomorrow"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas 

International Version

No.TitleWriter(s)Producer (s)Length
1."Dr. Beat" E. Estefan, Jr 
2."Conga"Enrique GarcíaE. Estefan, Jr4:15
3."Words Get in the Way"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr 
4."Can't Stay Away from You"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; The Jerks 
5."Bad Boy" E. Estefan, Jr; The Jerks3:45
6."1-2-3 (Remix)"G. Estefan, GarcíaE. Estefan, Jr3:34
7."Anything for You"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr 
8."Here We Are"G. Estefan, HumperdinckE. Estefan, Jr; Clay Ostwald, Jorge Casas 
9."Rhythm Is Gonna Get You"G. Estefan, GarcíaE. Estefan, Jr; The Jerks3:56
10."Get on Your Feet"Casas, John DeFaria, OstwaldE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas3:38
11."Don't Wanna Lose You"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:09
12."Coming Out of the Dark"G. Estefan; E. Estefan, Jr; SecadaE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:03
13."Christmas Through Your Eyes"G. Estefan, WarrenE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas 
14."I See Your Smile"Secada, MorejonE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:58
15."Go Away"Dermer, G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas4:17
16."Always Tomorrow"G. EstefanE. Estefan, Jr; Ostwald, Casas 

Australian version

  1. "Dr. Beat" - 4:23
  2. "Conga" - 4:15
  3. "Words Get In The Way" - 3:27
  4. "Can’t Stay Away From You" - 3:57
  5. "1, 2, 3" (Remix) - 3:35
  6. "Anything For You" - 3:57
  7. "Here We Are" - 4:03
  8. "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" - 4:51
  9. "Get On Your Feet" - 3:38
  10. "Don't Wanna Lose You" - 4:12
  11. "Cuts Both Ways" - 3:16
  12. "Coming Out Of The Dark" - 4:05
  13. "Christmas Through Your Eyes" - 4:55
  14. "I See Your Smile" - 4:36
  15. "Go Away" - 4:19
  16. "Always Tomorrow" - 4:50
  17. "Megamix" - 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

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 You Eyes"/ "Miami Hitmix" was released as a double a-side in some countries.[3]

Release history

Country Release date
Worldwide October 30, 1992 (1992-10-30)
Australia November 2, 1992 (1992-11-02)
United States November 3, 1992 (1992-11-03)
Canada November 5, 1992 (1992-11-05)
Japan November 9, 1992 (1992-11-09)

Chart performance and certifications

Chart (1992) Peak
position
Australian Albums Chart 21
Austria Albums Chart 39
Canada Albums Chart 53[4]
Germany Albums Chart 28
Swiss Albums Chart 24
UK Albums Chart 2
US Billboard 200[5] 15
Country Certification
Australia 2x Platinum
The Netherlands Platinum
UK 3x Platinum
U.S. 4x Platinum

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. ^ "Gloria Heaven". Gloria Heaven. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  4. ^ "Item Display - RPM - Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 2012-01-10.
  5. ^ "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
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