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
Betcha Say That
Gloria Estefan Lyrics
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Betcha say that
Betcha say that
To all the girls
You say you'll be my knight in shining armor
We'll run away and live a life of glamor
You say for me you'll be true blue
You say you want me everywhere beside you
And that you just cannot live without me no
You say I love you
I betcha say that to all the girls
Betcha say that
You say you wish I wasn't so defensive
You try to kiss me but I'm apprehensive
No, no, I just don't believe you
You say you feel as though you're going crazy
Your head is spinning and your eyes are hazy
You say I want you
I betcha say that to all the girls
Betcha say that, betcha say that
I betcha say that to all the girls
Betcha say that
I just don't know why
I don't believe you
But I want you anyway
You say you want to fall in love forever
You'll get place where we can be together
No more secret rendezvous
You say you're tired of always feelin' lonely
And that you want me for your one and only
You say I want to marry you
I betcha say that to all the girls
I betcha say that
I betcha say that
It's your favorite line and you think it's gonna work every time
Ooh baby
Betcha say that line to all the girls
Be-be-be-baby
I betcha say that, say that
I betcha use that line on all the girls
You think I was born yesterday
You think with me that you can have your way
Ooh baby, betcha say that line, to all the girls
Betcha say that
The lyrics to Gloria Estefan's song Betcha Say That appear to be about a guy who is trying to win over the affections of the singer. He makes grand promises of a life of glamor, professes his love, and even suggests marriage. However, the singer is skeptical, suggesting that the guy is just using a classic pick-up line that he has probably used on many women in the past. She references his favorite line and suggests that he thinks it's going to work every time.
The chorus seems to be a playful nod to the fact that the guy is not being entirely truthful with the singer. She suggests that he "betcha say[s] that to all the girls," implying that he uses the same lines with all of his romantic interests. In a way, the song is empowering for the singer, as she sees through the guy's tactics and is not going to fall for them. At the same time, she is still drawn to him and expresses a desire to be with him, despite her reservations.
Overall, Betcha Say That is a catchy, upbeat song with a fun, flirty tone. The lyrics are clever and relatable, and the melody is infectious. It is a great example of the pop music of the 1980s and remains a favorite of many fans to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
Betcha say that
The singer believes that the listener says the same words to every girl.
Betcha say that
The singer repeats her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
Betcha say that
The singer repeats her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
To all the girls
The singer addresses all the girls who may have heard the listener say the same words to them too.
You say you'll be my knight in shining armor
The listener claims that he will protect the singer and make her life glamorous.
We'll run away and live a life of glamor
The listener wants to escape with the singer and live a life of luxury and splendor.
You say for me you'll be true blue
The listener promises to be loyal and faithful to the singer.
You say you want me everywhere beside you
The listener expresses his desire to have the singer always by his side.
And that you just cannot live without me no
The listener claims that he cannot live without the singer.
You say I love you
The listener says that he loves the singer.
I betcha say that to all the girls
The singer reiterates her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
Betcha say that
The singer repeats her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
You say you wish I wasn't so defensive
The listener wants the singer to trust him and not be so guarded.
You try to kiss me but I'm apprehensive
The singer is hesitant to be physically intimate with the listener.
No, no, I just don't believe you
The singer doesn't trust the listener and doubts his sincerity.
You say you feel as though you're going crazy
The listener claims that he is losing his mind because of his feelings for the singer.
Your head is spinning and your eyes are hazy
The listener is overwhelmed with emotions and can't think clearly.
You say I want you
The listener admits that he wants the singer.
I betcha say that to all the girls
The singer reiterates her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
Betcha say that, betcha say that
The singer repeats her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
I just don't know why
The singer doesn't understand why the listener says the same things to every girl.
I don't believe you
The singer doesn't trust the listener's words or intentions.
But I want you anyway
Despite her doubts, the singer still has feelings for the listener.
You say you want to fall in love forever
The listener wants a long-lasting, committed relationship with the singer.
You'll get place where we can be together
The listener plans to find a place where he and the singer can be together.
No more secret rendezvous
The listener wants to have a more open and honest relationship with the singer.
You say you're tired of always feelin' lonely
The listener is tired of feeling alone and wants the singer to be his companion.
And that you want me for your one and only
The listener wants to be the singer's only lover and partner.
You say I want to marry you
The listener expresses his desire to marry the singer.
I betcha say that to all the girls
The singer reiterates her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
I betcha say that
The singer repeats her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
I betcha say that
The singer repeats her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
It's your favorite line and you think it's gonna work every time
The singer believes that the listener thinks his lines will work on every girl.
Ooh baby
The singer expresses her exasperation or annoyance with the listener.
Betcha say that line to all the girls
The singer accuses the listener of saying the same things to every girl.
Be-be-be-baby
The singer adds emphasis to her annoyance with the listener.
I betcha say that, say that
The singer repeats her belief that the listener says the same words to every girl.
I betcha use that line on all the girls
The singer accuses the listener of using the same line on every girl.
You think I was born yesterday
The singer believes that the listener underestimates her intelligence or experience.
You think with me that you can have your way
The listener believes that he can manipulate the singer to get what he wants.
Ooh baby, betcha say that line, to all the girls
The singer accuses the listener of saying the same things to every girl and expresses her frustration.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE DERMER, JOE GALDO, RAFAEL VIGIL
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Bianca Chavarria
She had such eye candy in her band! I love the fact that Scaggs on sax is still with her. NO ONE can nail that solo in Get On Your Feet like he can.
浪花のグレース・ケリー
I love this song sooooo much.
This song reminds me of my high school days.
El general
@Brian Hudson you pooped your big old pants
El general
Wow you must be a old grandma pants
Brian Hudson
I was also in high school when this song first came out.
Arthur MC
NO HAY NADIE HOY DÍA QUE TENGA ESE TALENTO FELIZ Y SEA ARMONIOSA EN SU MÚSICA Y QUE APARTE SUS CANCIONES SON LA OSTIA
Rafael Storm
I worship her. She's a great artist and wonderful human being!
Tre404
Absolute BOMB video! This is real, true, amazing pop music at its very finest!
Rich Litton
It really is.
eric douglas fajardo
Oh! OMG I have never heard and seen this video is phenomenal