Beginning her career in 1975 as lead vocalist for the then exclusively Spanish-language band, Miami Sound Machine, before crossing over to mainstream pop success with the international hit singles "Dr. Beat" (1984) and "Conga" (1986), Estefan emerged as one of the biggest new stars in the mid-'80s, predating the still nascent Latin pop explosion by a decade, and scoring a series of propulsive dance hits rooted in the rhythms of her native Cuba, before shifting her focus to softer, more ballad-oriented fare.
Born in Havana, Cuba, the young Gloria Fajardo was raised primarily in Miami, FL, after her father, a bodyguard of Cuban president Fulgencio Batista, was forced to flee the island following the 1959 coup helmed by Fidel Castro. In the fall of 1975, Fajardo and her cousin Merci Murciano auditioned for the Miami Latin Boys, a local wedding band headed by keyboardist Emilio Estefan. With their addition, the group was rechristened Miami Sound Machine and four years later, Fajardo and Estefan were wed. As Miami Sound Machine began composing their own original material, their fusion of pop, disco, and salsa earned a devoted local following, and in 1979 the group issued their first Spanish-language LP on CBS International. Despite a growing Hispanic fan base, they did not cross over to non-Latin audiences until "Dr. Beat" topped European dance charts in 1984.
With 1985's Primitive Love, Miami Sound Machine recorded their first English-language effort, scoring three Top Ten pop hits in the U.S. alone with the infectious "Conga", "Bad Boy", and "Words Get in the Way". Following 1987's triple-platinum Let It Loose, Estefan took top billing and the group changed its name to Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine in 1988, reeling off four Top Ten hits - "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "Can't Stay Away from You", the chart-topping "Anything for You", and "1-2-3". 1989's Cuts Both Ways was credited to Estefan alone and generated her second #1 hit, "Don't Wanna Lose You". However, on March 20, 1990, while touring in support of the album, her bus was struck by a tractor trailer. Estefan suffered a broken vertebra that required extensive surgery and kept her off the road for over a year. Her husband Emilio and the couple's son were injured in the crash as well, but all three recovered. Estefan resurfaced in 1991 with Into the Light, again topping the charts with "Coming Out of the Dark", a single inspired by her near-fatal accident. Two more cuts from the album, "Can't Forget You" and "Live for Loving You", secured her foothold on the adult contemporary charts.
With 1993's Mi Tierra, Estefan returned to her roots, recording her first Spanish-language record in nearly a decade and earning a Grammy Award for Best Tropical Latin Album; on the follow-up 1994 covers collection, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me, she also recalled her dance-pop origins with a rendition of the Vicki Sue Robinson disco classic, "Turn the Beat Around". Another all-Spanish effort, Abriendo Puertas (1995), earned her a Grammy as well, while Destiny featured "Reach", named the official theme of the 1996 Summer Olympics. As Latin pop made new commercial headway, thanks to the efforts of acts like Ricky Martin and Enrique Iglesias, Estefan reigned as the most successful crossover artist in Latin music history, with international record sales close to the 50 million mark. In 1999, she also made her feature film debut alongside Meryl Streep in Music of the Heart, recording the film's title song as a duet with *NSYNC, and scoring both a massive pop hit and an Oscar nomination in the process. A new Spanish-language album, Alma Caribeña, followed in the spring of 2000. Several months later, Estefan was awarded a Grammy for Best Music Video for "No Me Dehes de Querer" at the inaugural annual Latin Grammy Awards. Her husband, Emilio, won for Producer of the Year. - Jason Ankeny, All Music Guide
Appearances and tours
In April 2004, Estefan appeared on the Fox Broadcasting Company’s program, American Idol, but declined an offer to be an official judge, saying she did not like to “judge” others.
On July 28, 2004, in a press conference hosted by Donald Trump at the Trump Tower, Estefan announced that her then-upcoming tour would be her final one. The Live and Re-Wrapped Summer/Fall 2004 Tour, her first tour in eight years was produced by Clear Channel Entertainment. The tour featured Estefan’s greatest hits, along with new material from Unwrapped.
In December 2006, Estefan appeared as a special guest singer on the UK talent show The X Factor.
Gloria's 11th studio album,Miss Little Havana. The Miss Little Havana Songfacts says that the first nine tracks tells the tale of a young girl who hooks up with the wrong guy in Miami after moving there from Cuba. All of these tracks were written or co-written by Pharrell Williams of The Neptunes. It is described by Estefan as a project in the vein of her 1998 hit album gloria!.
Songfacts reports that "Hotel Nacional" debuted at #1 on Billboard's Latin countdown - the first time a female artist had achieved that feat since the chart was introduced in 1986. Both "Wepa" and "Hotel Nacional" achieved number one on Billboard Latin Songs and on Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs.
Estefan started a reality show called The Next: Fame Is at Your Doorstep opposite Joe Jonas, Nelly and John Rich on the CW Network, where she, and the other three mentors are searched for the next big star, to record an album with Atlantic Records. Unlike other music reality shows, in this program, the mentors selected the "candidates" for the show, and trained them for a live performance, where they'd be voted for the best act of the day. The first season ended in October 2012, with musician Michael Ray, as the big finalist.
This same year, Estefan appeared as a musical guest in Tony Bennett's compilation of duets with Latin-American musicians, Viva Duets with a rendition of the song, "Who Can I Turn To (When Nobody Needs Me)". Weeks later, she helped the American version of Teleton, releasing the charity single "Por Un Mundo Mejor" along with Mexican singer Lucero, Dominican rapper El Cata and Mexican pop band, Reik. A video for the song was shot, with them recording the song, which was marked as the official hymn for the foundation.
In May 2013, she appears doing another duet with the song "Think I'm In Love Again" as part of the albums Duets released by Paul Anka.
Estefan has announced she was working on a new album of covers, The Standards, released in September 2013. The album will feature some collaborations with artists like Laura Pausini, Dave Koz and Joshua Bell, and the selection of songs are mostly songs from the Great American songbook. Estefan released the first single, "How Long Has This Been Going On?", digitally on Amazon and iTunes on July 9, 2013
Official website: http://www.gloriaestefan.com
Always Tomorrow
Gloria Estefan Lyrics
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Never really wanted it that way but I let it happen
If I could do it all again my life would be
Infinitely better than before I wouldn't waste a moment
I'd make time for laughing with my friends
Make love, make music, make amends
Try to make a difference, try to love, try to understand
But there's always tomorrow to start over again
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
That's why there's always tomorrow
I guess it took a little time, for me to see
The reason I was born into this world and what I'd have to go through
For I've finally realized that I could be
Infinitely better than before, definitely stronger
I'll face whatever comes my way
Savor each moment of the day
Love as many people as I can along the way
Help someone who's giving up if it's just to raise my eyes and pray.
But there's always tomorrow to start over again
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
That's why there's always tomorrow
Before your last setting sun
And everything your heart has longed for
Has yet to be (one)
Yes there's always tomorrow though people come and they go
But if you've brought some love to their lives
Then you've got something to show (to show)
But there's always, always, always tomorrow to start over again
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
That's why there's always, always, always, always, always, always tomorrow
The lyrics of Gloria Estefan's "Always Tomorrow" reflect on the realization that life is short and that one must make the most of every moment. The song discusses the regret of having been alone and not making use of the time that was given to them. The song speaks of the desire for a fresh start, to laugh with friends, make love, and make music. To use the power at one's command rather than giving up.
The chorus offers hope that things will change, that there will always be a tomorrow to start over again, and that the only constant in life is change. As the song progresses, the lyrics speak of reflection and self-improvement, of being stronger, facing challenges head-on, and savoring each moment of the day.
The song offers an inspiring message that life is not a finite resource, that there is hope for the future, and that it is never too late to start again. The lyrics are a reminder to appreciate the people in our lives and to show them love while we can.
Line by Line Meaning
I've been alone inside myself for far too long
I've secluded myself for too long and it's time for me to break free from it.
Never really wanted it that way but I let it happen
I didn't intend to isolate myself, but I allowed it to occur.
If I could do it all again my life would be
If given a second chance, I would make my life infinitely better than before.
Infinitely better than before I wouldn't waste a moment
I wouldn't waste a single moment of my life, and it would be an immeasurable improvement over the past.
I'd make time for laughing with my friends
I would prioritize spending quality time with my friends, laughing and enjoying each other's company.
Make love, make music, make amends
I would express my love, make music, and reconcile with those I hurt in the past.
Try to make a difference, try to love, try to understand
I would strive to make a positive impact, love others, and seek to understand those who are different from me.
Instead of just giving up I'd use the power at my command
Rather than giving up or feeling helpless, I would utilize my abilities to make a difference and improve my life.
But there's always tomorrow to start over again
Even if today wasn't the best day, there's always the opportunity to start fresh tomorrow.
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
Change is the only constant in life, and nothing stays the same forever.
That's why there's always tomorrow
The possibility of starting anew is why there's always hope for tomorrow.
I guess it took a little time, for me to see
It took me some time to realize and understand the purpose of my existence.
The reason I was born into this world and what I'd have to go through
I came into this world to fulfill a certain mission, which involves facing various challenges along the way.
For I've finally realized that I could be
I've come to the realization that I have the potential to be better.
Infinitely better than before, definitely stronger
I can surpass my past self and become stronger than I was before.
I'll face whatever comes my way
I will confront and handle any obstacles or difficulties that come my way.
Savor each moment of the day
I will cherish and appreciate every moment of life.
Love as many people as I can along the way
I will spread love and positivity to as many people as possible during my journey.
Help someone who's giving up if it's just to raise my eyes and pray.
If someone is struggling and losing hope, I will do what I can to assist them, even if it's just praying for them.
Before your last setting sun
Before your life is over.
And everything your heart has longed for has yet to be (one)
If there are things you desire that you haven't achieved yet.
Yes there's always tomorrow though people come and they go
No matter who enters or leaves our lives, there's always a new day and a new opportunity for growth.
But if you've brought some love to their lives then you've got something to show (to show)
If you've made a positive impact on someone's life, you have something to be proud of and show for it.
But there's always, always, always tomorrow to start over again
No matter what happens in life, there's always a chance to begin anew and try again.
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
Change is the only constant, and everything else is subject to change.
That's why there's always, always, always, always, always, always tomorrow
There's always a new day and new opportunities waiting for us to seize them.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GLORIA ESTEFAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Rush Madmartigan
I've been alone inside myself for far too long
Never really wanted it that way but I let it happen
If I could do it all again my life would be
Infinitely better than before I wouldn't waste a moment
I'd make time for laughing with my friends
Make love, make music, make amends
Try to make a difference, try to love, try to understand
Instead of just giving up I'd use the power at my command
But there's always tomorrow to start over again
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
That's why there's always tomorrow
I guess it took a little time, for me to see
The reason I was born into this world and what I'd have to go through
For I've finally realized that I could be
Infinitely better than before, definitely stronger
I'll face whatever comes my way
Savor each moment of the day
Love as many people as I can along the way
Help someone who's giving up if it's just to raise my eyes and pray.
But there's always tomorrow to start over again
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
That's why there's always tomorrow
Before your last setting sun
And everything your heart has longed for
Has yet to be (one)
Yes there's always tomorrow though people come and they go
But if you've brought some love to their lives
Then you've got something to show (to show)
But there's always, always, always tomorrow to start over again
Things will never stay the same the only one sure thing is change
That's why there's always, always, always, always, always, always tomorrow
Songwriters: Gloria Estefan
Veronica Calloway
This song gave me strength in a very lonely dark time in my life!!!!! Gave me comfort! Her voice, that voice and the lyrics!!!!! ♥️
Thea Lowe
I can relate
Tall32guy
I don’t think Gloria realized how inspirational this song would be, to so many over the years! One of her best ballads she ever did. It blesses me. Thanks so much Gloria!
Thea Lowe
True facts. 👍 I needed to hear this again. Gives me hope
Michael Townshend
When this was first out. I was driving from the UK to Italy and back and I listened to this one track the whole trip
George Ferreira
This song came back to me early morning and took on a trip to a happy place in time. ♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️
2rdn2
She’s always been so beautiful and timeless.❤
ST.2019
I love Gloria Estefan!!! This song really helped me when my father died. I was only 12 years old. The emotional pain I felt was unbearable but this beautiful song gave me the comfort, love & strength to keep going ! I can never repay Gloria Estefan for her love, kindness & compassion . Thank you 🙏
Daniel Rodríguez
🥰🥰🥰
Joshua Echt
Gloria has stated this is one of her favorite songs she's written/produced. I love that she writes most of her own songs!