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
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I Don't Wanna Lose You
Gloria Estefan Lyrics
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To make things clear
Or know when you face the truth
And I know that the moment is here
I'll open my heart
And show you inside
My love has no pride
I feel with you I've got nothing to hide
So open your eyes
And see who I am
And not who you want for me to be
I am only myself, myself
I don't want to lose you now
We're gonna get through somehow
I don't want to loose you now or ever
'Cause baby I've finally found
The courage to stand my ground
But if you want, me I'll be around
Forever
We all make mistakes
We all loose our way
But we stood the test of time and I hope
That's the way it will stay
It's all up to you
To tell me to go
'Cause it won't be me to walk away
When you're all that I know
And I know
That I don't want to lose you now
We're gonna get through somehow
I don't want to loose you now
Or ever, no never
'Cause baby I've finally found
The courage to stand my ground
But if you want me, I'll be around
Forever, forever
I don't want to lose you, don't wanna lose you now
We're gonna get through somehow
I don't want to lose you now
No, I don't want to lose you
Don't want to lose you
"Don't Wanna Lose You" by Gloria Estefan is a heartfelt ballad about not wanting to lose the person you love. The song touches on the themes of honesty, vulnerability, and courage. The lyrics are about the singer's desire to be open and honest with their partner, even if it may be difficult. The song emphasizes the importance of being true to oneself, as the singer declares that they will not be who someone else wants them to be.
The singer urges their partner to see them for who they truly are and not what their partner wants them to be. They want their partner to accept them as they are, flaws and all. The singer recognizes that mistakes will be made and that everyone loses their way at times, but they hope that their love will stand the test of time.
The song is ultimately about the singer's commitment to their partner and their willingness to do whatever it takes to keep their love strong. They declare that they do not want to lose their partner, now or ever, and that they have found the courage to stand their ground and be true to themselves.
Overall, "Don't Wanna Lose You" is a touching and earnest expression of love and commitment. The song highlights the importance of honesty, vulnerability, and self-acceptance in a healthy and lasting relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes it's hard
At times it's tough to convey things
To make things clear
To be forthright
Or know when you face the truth
To be unaware when coming across the facts
And I know that the moment is here
I realize the time has come
I'll open my heart
I will be candid
And show you inside
Help you understand my perspective
My love has no pride
I'm not proud when it comes to my love for you
I feel with you I've got nothing to hide
I can be transparent with you
So open your eyes
Please have a clear view
And see who I am
Understand me as an individual
And not who you want for me to be
Not what you demand me to become
I am only myself, myself
I'm candidly who I am
I don't want to lose you now
I don't want to lose you now
We're gonna get through somehow
Somehow we shall make it through
Or ever
Nor ever
'Cause baby I've finally found
Because at last, I got it
The courage to stand my ground
The audacity to stick to my guns
But if you want, me I'll be around
But if you need me, I'll be here
Forever
For eternity
We all make mistakes
Everyone errs
We all lose our way
Everyone can misplace their bearings
But we stood the test of time and I hope
We've been through the ups and downs, and I'm optimistic
That's the way it will stay
That this is how things will be
It's all up to you
You have the power
To tell me to go
To ask me to leave
'Cause it won't be me to walk away
I'm not the one who will step away
When you're all that I know
Because you've been my everything
And I know
And I understand
No, I don't want to lose you
No, I don't want to lose you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Gloria M. Estefan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@vybzkartelradio.
Grew up listening to/loving these songs #gloria4ever❤
@chrissanders3398
Sometimes when my fro feels weak, this song makes me press forward.🏆
@mowayne6860
Addi a di daddi
@SonidosdelRecuerdos_4242
Brasileiros de bom gosto, se manifestem pra eu não me sentir só !!! 🇧🇷🇧🇷
Música linda demais 😍😍
@edgarjorn
É uma lição de vida para o povo americano. Esta mulher é cubana e ainda criança fugiu com a familia pobre para Miami, nos Estados Unidos, fugindo da revolução Cubana de Fedel Castro, enquanto seu pai, que era militar e lutou contra Fidel, foi incorporado ao Exército amercano. Lutou no Vietna, adoeceu e ficou sob os cuidados da esposa e das filhas, sendo Gloria a mais velha, que deu o duro junto com a mãe para sustentar a familia. Lá, a garota ganhou a cidadania e naturalizou-se estadunidense, fez o ensino básico e cursou Psicologia na Universidade de Miame, tornando-se poliglota, dominando o Inglês, o Espanhol, sua lingua nativa, e o francês.. Por conta disso, quase se torna agente da CIA. Herdou a veia artistica da avó que cantava e tocava violão, assim como a sua mãe. Gloria cantava na Igreja e caiu nos escantos do seu futuro marido, que era música e produtor musical. Ao ouvir a voz e ver o talento da garota para a música, assim que a viu pela prieira vez, convidou-a para sua banda 'Miami Latin Boys', que mais tarde virou 'Miame Sound Machine', depois, 'Miame Sound Machine e Glória Stefan', até que retiraram os demais nomes e ficou somente o de Glória Stefan. Foi daí que a cantora latina se tornou estrela Internacional com suas belas canções e interpretações. A cantora possui três músicas em primeiro lugar na Billboard Hot 100, ganhou três prêmios Grammys e vendeu mais de 90 milhões de discos. Estefan também está na lista dos "100 Maiores Artistas de Todos os Tempos" da Billboard.
@SonidosdelRecuerdos_4242
@@edgarjorn Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@adelsongoncalves6582
Pode ficar tranquilo então você tem o mesmo gosto e sabe dar valor a uma linda e perfeita voz e este clipe é fantástico combinado com umas das mais belas vozes
@SonidosdelRecuerdos_4242
@@adelsongoncalves6582 Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@SonidosdelRecuerdos_4242
@@edgarjorn Por favor apoyen a mis chicos de música, como el amor que les di, les deseo siempre felicidad.
@richardament1715
My mom listened to this album when i was growing up and now she’s on her last days from cancer and this song absolutely rocks me to the soul. Love you mommy ❤