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Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (Gloria Estefan album)

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Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
Studio album by
Gloria Estefan
ReleasedOctober 1994
Recorded1993–1994
StudioCrescent Moon Studios, Miami
Genre
Length46:08 (US, Canadian & Argentinean [1st Release] version)
56:07 (worldwide version)
LabelEpic
ProducerEmilio Estefan Jr.
Clay Ostwald
Jorge Casas
Lawrence Dermer
Gloria Estefan chronology
Christmas Through Your Eyes
(1993) 		Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
(1994) 		Abriendo Puertas
(1995)
Singles from Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
  1. "Turn the Beat Around"
    Released: September 27, 1994
  2. "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"
    Released: November 21, 1994 (UK, Europe and Australia)
  3. "Everlasting Love"
    Released: January 3, 1995
  4. "It's Too Late"
    Released: May 9, 1995
  5. "Cherchez La Femme"
    Released: June 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
AllMusic[1]
Entertainment WeeklyB[2]
Knoxville News Sentinel[3]

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me is the fifth studio solo album and first cover album by Cuban-American singer Gloria Estefan, released in October 1994. It is Estefan’s 17th album overall.

Content

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The album features cover versions of songs which had a special meaning to Estefan, including songs from classic artists such as Carole King, Elton John, Neil Sedaka, The Moments, Vicki Sue Robinson, Blood, Sweat & Tears, The Classics IV, among others.

Critical reception

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Music & Media wrote, "Caramba, coveritis has hit the Estefan estate. For every mood there's a song, but mainly for the late night wine-and-dine atmosphere. 'Don't Let The Sun Catch You Crying' feels like the kind of moonlit drama, the original singers Gerry & The Pace Makers intended it to be. The European bonus track 'Don't Let The Sun Go Down On Me' by you know who, only intensifies the romance which is in the air. Sometimes the tempo goes up like on the Blood, Sweat & Tears song 'You've Made Me So Very Happy.' For the single 'Turn The Beat Around'–an old '70s disco hit by Vicki Sue Robinson–she has even polished her Miami Sound Machine dancing shoes."[4]

Track listing

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US, Canadian and Argentinean (1st release) edition
No.TitleWriter(s)Originally recorded byLength
1."Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"Harry Noble, Jr.Karen Chandler3:21
2."How Can I Be Sure?"Felix Cavaliere, Edward Brigati, Jr.The Young Rascals3:15
3."Everlasting Love"Buzz Cason, Mac GaydenRobert Knight4:01
4."Traces"Buddy Buie, Emory Gordy, Jr., J.R. CobbThe Classics IV3:22
5."Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (also includes "Trois Gymnopédies," a variation on a theme by Erik Satie)Fred Marsden, Gerard Marsden, Les Chadwick, Les MaguireGerry & The Pacemakers4:21
6."You've Made Me So Very Happy"Berry Gordy, Jr., Frank Wilson, Brenda Holloway, Patrice HollowayBrenda Holloway4:44
7."Turn the Beat Around"Peter Jackson, Gerald JacksonVicki Sue Robinson3:52
8."Breaking Up Is Hard to Do"Neil Sedaka, Howard GreenfieldNeil Sedaka3:13
9."Love on a Two-Way Street"Sylvia Robinson, Burt KeyesLezli Valentine4:12
10."Cherchez La Femme"August Darnell, Stony Browder, Jr.Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band4:58
11."It's Too Late"Carole King, Toni SternCarole King3:57
12."Goodnight, My Love"George Motola, John MarascalcoJesse Belvin2:52
International bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Originally Recorded byLength
13."Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me"Elton John, Bernie TaupinElton John6:12
Australian bonus track
No.TitleWriter(s)Originally recorded byLength
14."Everlasting Love" (Alternate Mix)Buzz Cason, Mac GaydenRobert Knight3:47

Personnel

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Adapted from AllMusic.[5]

  • Donna Allen – guest artist, background vocals
  • Marcelo Añez – assistant engineer
  • Randy Barlow – trumpet
  • Edwin Bonilla – percussion
  • Stony Browder – arranger
  • Cachao, Homer Mensch, Frank Cornelius – bass guitar
  • Charles Calello – arranger
  • Ed Calle – guest artist, tenor saxophone
  • Scott Canto – assistant engineer
  • Jorge Casas – arranger, bass guitar, mandocello, programming
  • Sean Chambers – assistant engineer
  • Charles Christopher, Rick Krive, Rita Quintero, Joy Francis, LaGaylia Frazier – background vocals
  • Mike Couzzi – engineer
  • Paquito D'Rivera – clarinet
  • Lawrence Dermer – arranger, fender rhodes, piano, programming, tambourine, background vocals
  • Nancy Donald – art direction
  • Emilio Estefan, Jr. – accordion, producer
  • Gloria Estefan – primary artist, background vocals
  • Hector Garrido – conductor, orchestration
  • Andy Goldman – guitar
  • Berry Gordy, Jr.
  • Mark Gruber – assistant engineer
  • Jim Hacker – trumpet
  • Lauren Hammock – French horn
  • Al Kooper – arranger
  • Sebastián Krys – assistant engineer
  • Patrice Levinson – engineer
  • Andrew Lewinter – French horn
  • Gary Lindsay, Whit Sidener – alto saxophone
  • Fred Lipsius – arranger
  • Bob Ludwig – mastering
  • Juan R. Marquez, Andy Goldman, Tim Mitchell – guitar
  • Teddy Mulet, Dana Teboe – trombone
  • Clay Ostwald – arranger, Hammond organ, piano, programming
  • Scott Perry – engineer
  • Steve Robillar – assistant engineer
  • Steve Rucker – drums
  • Eric Schilling – engineer, mixing
  • Nathaniel Seidman – arranger, programming
  • Cindy Sluka – English horn, oboe
  • Ted Stein – engineer
  • Ron Taylor – engineer
  • Alberto Tolot – photography
  • Nestor Torres – flute
  • Yvonne Yedibalian – assistant engineer

Chart positions

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Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Australia (ARIA)[15] Platinum 70,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[16] Platinum 100,000^
Japan (RIAJ)[17] Gold 100,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[18] 4× Platinum 400,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[19] Platinum 300,000^
United States (RIAA)[20] 2× Platinum 2,000,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Accolades

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Year Award Show Award
1995 Billboard Music Award Billboard Music Video of the Year for "Everlasting Love"

Release history

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Region Date
Europe October 17, 1994 (1994-10-17)
Canada October 18, 1994 (1994-10-18)
United States
Australia & New Zealand November 1, 1994 (1994-11-01)
Austria October 14, 1994 (1994-10-14)
Asia November 1, 1994 (1994-11-01)
France October 18, 1994 (1994-10-18)
Germany October 14, 1994 (1994-10-14)
Latin America November 1, 1994 (1994-11-01)
Poland October 21, 1994 (1994-10-21)
Spain October 19, 1994 (1994-10-19)
Switzerland October 17, 1994 (1994-10-17)
Japan November 3, 1994 (1994-11-03)

References

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  1. ^ Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me at AllMusic
  2. ^ "Entertainment Weekly review". Archived from the original on October 8, 2012. Retrieved February 26, 2009.
  3. ^ Campbell, Chuck (October 28, 1994). "Bedtime' With Madonna Is A Bit Drowsy". Knoxville News Sentinel.
  4. ^ "New Releases: Albums" (PDF). Music & Media. October 29, 1994. p. 12. Retrieved May 25, 2021.
  5. ^ "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me - Gloria Estefan | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved December 2, 2016.
  6. ^ "Australiancharts.com – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  7. ^ "Item Display – RPM – Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved February 21, 2012.
  8. ^ "Dutchcharts.nl – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  9. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  10. ^ "Charts.nz – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  11. ^ Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  12. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  13. ^ "Gloria Estefan | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  14. ^ "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  15. ^ "ARIA Charts – Accreditations – 1995 Albums" (PDF). Australian Recording Industry Association. Retrieved July 18, 2021.
  16. ^ "Canadian album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Music Canada.
  17. ^ "Japanese album certifications – グロリア・エステファン – ホールド・ミー、スリル・ミー、キス・ミー" (in Japanese). Recording Industry Association of Japan. Retrieved June 11, 2019. Select 1996年1月 on the drop-down menu
  18. ^ "Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1991–1995". Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano.
  19. ^ "British album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". British Phonographic Industry.
  20. ^ "American album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Recording Industry Association of America.
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