Gloria Estefan Album: «Playlist: The Very Best of Gloria Estefan»

- Customers rating: (5.0 of 5)
- Title:Playlist: The Very Best of Gloria Estefan
- Release date:2009-03-31
- Type:Audio CD
- Label:Sony Legacy
- UPC:886974222828
- 1 Congaimg 5:21
- 2 Falling In Love (Uh-Oh)img 3:36
- 3 Cuts Both Waysimg 3:14
- 4Love Toy
- 5 Rhythm Is Gonna Get Youimg 4:00
- 6 Bad Boy Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine3:47
- 7 Can't Stay Away From Youimg 3:57
- 8 I Know You Too Wellimg 4:56
- 9 Don't Stopimg 4:28
- 10Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)
- 11 Always Tomorrowimg 4:58
- 12 Get On Your Feetimg 3:38
- 13 Don't Wanna Lose Youimg 3:41
- 14 Remember Me with Loveimg 4:34
You’ll no doubt enjoy the sound of the beautifully remastered songs on this CD (as opposed to MP3's that contain less information, which translate into compromised sound). But we think the thing you'll appreciate most about this Playlist is that even though you didn't make it, you might wish you did.
This album contains a surprise that no "Editorial Reviews" or even the track titles indicate -- the version of "Falling in Love (Uh-Oh)" is the "Single" version. Many such as myself have been looking for this version for quite awhile. I first heard through the muzak of a Panda Express restaurant. It is markedly different -- I actually thought I was hearing a "mono" version. I then heard it again on 181.fm and realized it was indeed a different version of the song. Thus far it has only been available on a hard to find vinyl pressing from the time of the song's original release back in the 80's. The only clue to this single versions inclusion (other than hearing the album itself) is the indicated length - 3:09. The original version that most are familiar with is just roughly over 4 minutes. It is a bit difficult to hear the difference while listening to the Amazon sample (although purists will immediately hear the difference), but a full listen will be quite a change for those who know and love the regular version.
This is one of my favorite albums. In the summer I swim to it every day. Makes for a great one hour aerobic and swim workout because of the mix of fast and slow songs. My neighbors are sick of it by Labor Day, but I LOVE it.
Throughout her career, Gloria Estefan has produced music with a pulsing, driving, full-brass and percussion sound that enhances the fine vocal work she does. This CD is a selection of some her best songs across a range of styles -- from ballads to the exciting high energy music which so enlivens her performances. For the Gloria Estefan fan, this is a must-have in one's collection.
I'M GLORIA ESTEFAN'S FAN (ALSO MIAMI SOUND MACHINE'S FAN) I LISTEN SOFTEN THE HER SONG IN THE 80'S DECADE TO PRESENT IS DIVINELY. MY SOUL IS LIFE OF LOVE.