Gloria Estefan
The Producer’s Guidelines
- Only songs performed by Gloria Estefan (Miami Sound Machine with her OK)
- No duplicate songs
- Include the song title in your introduction text so others can see it
- One song per person on Day 1, unlimited on Day 2
- To prevent browsers crashing from loading too many videos, please paste the URL as part of your last line (not a new line) – (I do not mind unembedding, so no apologies are necessary)
Note: Return on Day 2 to submit more songs without limits. (My typical signal is posting a song for all attendees.)
“Conga”
Next Concert: Broadway (14 December, the last of 2019) Note: One song per Broadway musical
Past Concerts (Category): Beatles, Ex-Beatles, Moody Blues, Queen, Neil Diamond, Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Aretha Franklin, Carole King, Elton John, Billy Joel, Crosby Stills Nash & Young (the group), Doobie Brothers, Michael Jackson, Elvis Presley, Journey, Prince, Guess Who, James Brown
A Frank Angle 
Really? I show up at 4:30 in the AM and I am first? Holy mackerel. Just got home from work and need a few minutes to bring it down a notch so…I need something a tad slower than her usual stuff… “Here We Are” https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wf9DYeePLJY
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Dale,
Home from work at 4:30 AM? Yuk … then must have been some party you had to work. I hope you can sleep in this morning. As you will be able to tell from my time stamp, I’ve been caught by surprise. Nonetheless, “Here We Are” is one of her slow big hits.
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This is an interesting concert. I absolutely know who Gloria Estevan is, but I can’t thing of any songs. However, I will find one!
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Yeah. Yuk. They had the venue until 2 instead of 1 so that just means a later finish. It went quite well and the people were fun (small businesses like dentist offices, engineering firms, etc.)
How have you been caught by surprise? By my chosing a slow hit? 😉
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Surprised at my first look in the morning to find only one comment.
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What is up with that? And so, I am very glad I made sure I did before hitting my bed, then!
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What a beautiful song! Its beauty is louder than the roar of Thunder.
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At the time I played there was no way I was going with something loud! 😉
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Understood… 4 am!
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Hi Frank! I think next weekend is my week. 🙂 And it’s my birthday weekend.
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Merril,
Cheers to your birthday weekend. Here’s a fitting song for you … Reach … a song with positive lyrics Gloria sang a the closing ceremonies of the Atlanta Olympics (1996) … enjoy “Reach” … and have a wonderful birthday weekend. Happy Birthday! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N3EFOSJ4ZQc … PS: Hope you noticed the next concert.
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Hi, Frank. Yes, I did notice. I said NEXT weekend for the concert and my birthday. 🙂 But thank you for the song!
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Oh crap … That’s what I get for reading too fast! Oh well … the thought was there. Then again, that’s the perfect theme for your birthday weekend!
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Yes, exactly! 🙂
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Lovely choice, Frank. Whether or not it is Merril’s birthday week 😉
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Good morning, Frank. Since I’m married to a man who plays percussion and my youngest son is a drummer, and it’s my birthday, I had to go with this one: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inHwBUo9Pzk … Turn The Beat Around
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Robin,
Good morning … and Happy Birthday! I’ve already goofed on one birthday greeting this morning, so I’ve re-read your comment three times to make sure. Cheers to the drummers in your family – and you picked a wonderful upbeat hit for them. Because it’s your birthday … a song for you … “Coming Out of the Dark” … Enjoy … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QS7qLDizDYo
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Thank you, Frank. 🙂
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My pleasure … and your celebratory plans for the day?
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Going to the beach to be with the wild horses. 🙂
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… and your camera. 😊
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Nice to supply a song for Robin’s birthday. Can’t be frowned upon in this instance 😉
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Happy birthday, Robin! And perfect choice of song for the occasion and to represent your guys!
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Thank you, Dale! 🙂
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I just remembered this…. Dr.Beat! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nAEil3_D03k …A lovely weekend everyone!!!!! Yamas, Frank! 🙂
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Marina,
Now that’s a young Gloria! Interestingly, I recall the song, but not the video … and that’s a video one would remember! Thanks for the upbeat rhythms for my morning.
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Yes, it’s a young Gloria [as was I when I first saw the video! 😉 ] Have a great weekend! 🙂
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Weren’t we all! Full weekend planned here … including bells that I forgot to include in OITS. I’ll do so next week.
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….and I can’t wait to listen too!!! 🙂
Enjoy a beautiful beautiful weekend! Yamas! 🙂
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Jeez! You really do come up with the wildest ones! Lookit that wardrobe! That hair!!
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I know right?!!!!! Still in my teens then but I sure am glad I never followed the 80s look!!!! 😉
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Me too and I never did the disco look 😉
I was what one called a “freak” meaning keeping it simple in jeans and checkered shirt 😉
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!!!!!!!! I also loved…keeping it simple! 😉 xoxo
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🙂
xoxo
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Here’s my choice Frank, a really romantic and nostalgic song, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=et9C32GMJQ4&list=RDet9C32GMJQ4#t=249 ‘I See Your Smile’ released in 1993, Have a great weekend.
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Sylvia,
For me, Gloria does wonderful ballads and songs to get one moving. … and this is one of those ballads. Great choice.
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Thank you. Glad you approve. 👏🏻😎
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Such a pretty song, Sylvia. It was weird I clicked on the link than must have touched something else because it jumped to another song! Thank goodness the back click worked 🙂
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Thanks, Dale. I think I know which song it jumped to because the same thing happened to me. 🙂
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Ah ha!! Then it wasn’t me…
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No, it was ‘Mary, did you know’. 😀
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Haha! YES!! I didn’t write it here for fear someone would think it had been taken 😉 Guess if it isn’t you or I can submit it tomorrow 😉
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Go for it. 👏🏻
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Whoa Nelly…loving today’s concert!! If Gloria doesn’t get you up and moving, nothing will. Here’s another snappy, hip-swaying tune to keep your feet moving. “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” https://youtu.be/CZkjeJKBI0M
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Monika,
I’m with you about her songs getting one moving. I considered this song for the opener, along with one more, which was the one I wanted to use (then forgot).
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I’ll have Gloria tunes as ear worms for most of the weekend. And love every single moment of it. Thanks for a great concert. Not big fan of musicals kind of gal, the next concert may be tough for me. But I’ll certainly do my best and maybe develop an appreciation for amazing talent.
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Wonderful choice, Monika! Might just get me up and moving to get ready for work. Ugh!
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Hang in there. Like Gloria says, listen to your body. 🎶🎵💃🏼
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One more weekend after this!!
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The light at the end of the tunnel may hold great comfort. 🤞🏻Here’s hoping getting there is a joyful path.
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Cincy,
I went with one that drove home that old school vibe. In this case, the music of old Habana, where lyrics weep over the idea that you really can’t go home again. Estefan’s dream was to pen a Spanish language album in honor of her abuelita, who was a poet and taught her the old Cuban songs. Her third album, “Mi Tierra” pays homage to her roots, and it is the song of the same name that I choose for your concert . . .Mi Tierra . .https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWAWQmhqWGo .
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Marc,
Yea! … I was counting on you doing a throwback to her roots. Love it … actually a good salsa. Back in the day, I found her to be so sexy. Grrrrr …
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You know me, Cincy. Imma bring some old school flavor if I got it. And this album did well on the Latin billboard, and it had great play in Spain as well. They love her.
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I should get this song on my playlist.
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It’s a good one.
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Tell you what, Marco. I came thisclose to using this one at 4:30 this morning then said to myself… something tells me that’s one Marc would choose. So I left it for ya 😉 You might not believe me, but it’s absolutely true. Plus, it gave us a chance to read that wonderful intro to your choice…
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I totally believe you. You dig the old school solutions as much as I do. 😉
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😀 Thought I’d let you know of my generosity… 😉
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I offer my humble thanks to you . . .
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Oh, please, it was nothing… my pleasure, really 😉
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You’re the schweetest
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I try…
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Okay… this is one cute video. Bad Boys https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k1f_VfWBGTEGloria w/ The Miami Sound Machine
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Fun choice, Sorceress! And I love the use of the cats that look just like the ones from “Cats”
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I love all cats, so this video was a no brainer!
MEOW!!!
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Resa,
I know the song, and now I remember that video! Fun from her early days and the early days of music videos.
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The opening song/video is fab, Frank!
Don’t know much of her work, so today is very interesting.
Looking forward to Broadway!!!!
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Resa,
Thank you. Actually that wasn’t my first choice for the opener, but it was in my mind when I was putting this together. Oh well … but it works … and it showcases her fun, bouncy style.
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It’s time to open Day 2. Here’s the song that I initially picked for the opener …. “Get On Your Feet” … https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPOSGVUYgVQ
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Love this; https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6LjNOYvhMk& it’s in a language of romance! … Con los Años Que Me Quedan
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Resa,
I may not understand the linguistics, but definitely the language of romance!
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BTW, I sent an email about a Tango dance video for my Tango Art Gown!
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Not sure if I am doing this right. “Christmas Through Your Eyes” … https://youtu.be/wf-IwAmhVds?t=30 At least I tried.
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Works for me!
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LOL@Resa!
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AmyRose,
Welcome to your first concert! The only thing you left out was the song title (which I added). You must have done one of the most important things, that is checking the other songs to make sure because The Producer does his thing when a duplicate comes along. 🙂
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Cool beans! I did it right except for what you added, Frank! NICE! You made my day!! LOL
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Even with a busy schedule, Dale comes through! Here’s one for her! … 1-2-3 ,,,, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4IWlFutwXo
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