Gloria had some of the best ballads of the 80's. So moving. Words Get in the Way and Don't Wanna Lose You Now are incredible.
@jackie_jrml
Жыл бұрын
My favorites!!!!! Yes
@wrldchamps04
Жыл бұрын
Anything For You as well
@terrilgeorge7255
Жыл бұрын
@@wrldchamps04 Yes, Anything For You is my fave. Beautiful lyrics, superb voice.
@kimberlyraptoulis6663
Жыл бұрын
AGREE, don’t get the credit they deserve
@Xiroi87
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Can't Stay Away from You
@sherribrock2726
Жыл бұрын
Gloria’s live “Coming Out Of The Dark” is fantastic. She had been in an awful bus wreck. They weren’t sure if she would walk again. After surgeries, physical rehab she walked out on stage looking beautiful and sang that song. I still get chills!!
@jerrymartin3965
Жыл бұрын
Jon Secada wrote that song for her.
@wandacable3739
Жыл бұрын
I just got chills…
@lilamuzik3385
Жыл бұрын
Me too. Made me cry buckets. We all thought this light was going to go out. To see her come back was so emotional for her fans.
@Shaqueam
Жыл бұрын
@@wandacable3739Me too!
@theshapeshadow
Жыл бұрын
@@jerrymartin3965Actually Emilio Estefan her husband got the idea for the song when he was leaving the hospital where Gloria remained paralysed and the sun came out lighting up an otherwise overcast day and the title “Coming out of the dark” came into his mind and while she was recovering Emilio took the idea to Gloria who then wrote the song with Jon Secada in 15 minutes inspired by her perspective of triumphing over adversity.
@DG2244
Жыл бұрын
Extremely talented woman. In the 80's and 90's she was filling the airwaves with hit after hit. A true Queen of pop.
@surlechapeau
Жыл бұрын
Jay & Amber, you'll love her "Coming Out Of The Dark" and "Don't Wanna Lose You" !!!!
@codydavis5405
Жыл бұрын
Yes! They need the story behind Out of the Dark!
@CheleBoxy
Жыл бұрын
Yes! Very emotional song, especially when you know the back story!
@allieren
Жыл бұрын
Yeah, I think these are two of her best ballads.
@andrewkelley434
Жыл бұрын
Yes, finally someone is reacting to Gloria's ballads!! "Anything for You" is a must as well!!! "Here We Are"; "Words Get in the Way"; "Can't Stay Away From You" are other greats as well! She has so many :)
@lajuaniarice2105
Жыл бұрын
Yesssss 👍🏿
@notthepizzaguyPapaJohn
Жыл бұрын
Her 'Coming out of the Dark' was written for her return to performing following a major accident with her tour bus. She was pretty badly injured and the song was a celebration.
@stevehamilton8824
Жыл бұрын
Miami Sound Machine came on with a force in the mid-80's and gave us that Latin/Cuban island sound. We fell in love with her. As a solo artist, she got even bigger with hit after hit like this one. Just a genuinely cool woman. While she has never gotten the icon credit like Madonna, Mariah and some others, she was definitely someone that deserves that label.
@flinx649
Жыл бұрын
I always put Gloria way ahead of all those you mentioned... not close in my book.
@bryanwhitton1784
Жыл бұрын
@@flinx649 You beat me to it.
@6916dog
Жыл бұрын
She was part of VH1 Divas with Celine, Shania and Mariah. Sang group duets with Carole King and Aretha Franklin. In a very select group
@justafreethinker
Жыл бұрын
One of the greatest Latin Artists of all time. Another one who makes me proud to be Latino/Hispanic
@ckobo84
Жыл бұрын
They need to do Ricky Martin soon. Jay would like his high energy.
@EddieLopez711
Жыл бұрын
Don't forget Jon Secada she intro him.
@2sweet4u67
Жыл бұрын
Loved his voice! Too Late Too Soon!!🙂
@mariepenela2656
Жыл бұрын
Would love for them to do more Latin music!
@ClaudeJordan-rh4zx
Жыл бұрын
I'd forgotten about this song...shame on me. Beautiful voice, she broke down a lot of stereotypes with class, style and talent! She's come through alot...GOD BLESS HER!
@Asian_Jeremy
Жыл бұрын
Y’all would love her 1985 song with the Miami Sound Machine, “Bad Boy”. 😎
@mamaasaiz
Жыл бұрын
my favorite MSM tune!
@atkinastarling4630
Жыл бұрын
Loved that song in Three Men and a Baby!
@arties.1964
Жыл бұрын
Wait until you experience her stunning vocals on her song "Reach". It was the official theme song of the 1996 Summer Olympics held in Atlanta
@srldwg
Жыл бұрын
I forgot about that one! It is amazing!
@gthekid08
Жыл бұрын
That's a good one. I'm more familiarized with the Spanish version they did with multiple latin stars (even Plácido Domingo and a then very young Ricky Martin). This was the version I heard all the time on the radio back then. It's called "Puedes Llegar".
@barblibrarian
Жыл бұрын
Not just my favorite of her songs, but one f my favorite songs ever. So inspirational!
@jeremiahcloy7437
Жыл бұрын
Don’t won’t to lose you and Words get in the way are slow jam masterpieces. You gets you in your feels on both songs
@jackie_jrml
Жыл бұрын
Must Listen: “Don’t Wanna Lose You” Here We Are is one of my favorites of hers. A STUNNING voice! Great vocal control. 👌🏼👌🏼💕
@Cannon-Fodder
Жыл бұрын
Also, "Always tomorrow" just beautiful.
@mjmmjm5370
Жыл бұрын
I love Gloria's ballads...and this is one of the best!!!
@LD-jq6nm
Жыл бұрын
Gloria had a catalog of hits. She is a wonderful singer. Entertainer.
@JustTanya.
Жыл бұрын
Gloria Estefan's live performance of "Coming Out Of The Dark" at the American Music Awards in 1991 is iconic. They do show a bit of video before she performs depicting what happened in the horrible bus accident a year before. I think as you both are athletes, you can understand the work she put in to not just walking again but going out on that stage for the first time and singing again.
@dv3507
Жыл бұрын
Yes, Gloria Estefan is very accomplished! Her latest accolade is her June 2023 induction into the Songwriters Hall of Fame. ❤ Love all her work and her incredible story!! Thanks for the reaction!!
@PaulB-vi5bl
3 ай бұрын
Gloria Estefan is one of the best female singers ever. Beautiful voice . Beautiful music. Beautiful and down to earth person. This song is one of my favorite songs of her. Just beautiful.
@bernie66
Жыл бұрын
Gloria's husband Emilio is also in the Miami Sound Machine. They are both writers and have had a fantistic career together with his band. Congrats to their long marriage and calibration, they make great music together.. Thanks for reacting to their sound. A faithful following fan. ❤🎶👋
@SusanJohnston
Жыл бұрын
Gloria is such a fighter! The PT she had to recover from the wreck was intense! So much respect and love for this lady!❤❤
@pamelaesparza1586
Жыл бұрын
Absolutely love her. My favorite is the words get in the way❤️❤️
@sageduff4747
Жыл бұрын
Anything For You is my favorite song by her
@davehess1019
Жыл бұрын
this song came out when I was with my ex-girl friend and we would dance to this song and many other Gloria Estefan songs and we would escape this world and think of being in paradise
@franky4318
Жыл бұрын
Anything for you , That's one of my favorites. It peaked # 1 on the billboard chart for 2 weeks in a row in 1988.
@jasonsprecher5118
Жыл бұрын
“When i see you Smile” also a great song besides the others listed. She’s got a lot of hits.
@robl56
Жыл бұрын
"I See Your Smile" is one of her most underrated gems that really showcases her voice.....
@honestone490
6 ай бұрын
Absolutely. It's one of her best songs ever and the video with that Corvette is gorgeous.
@kittylemeu
Жыл бұрын
"Mi Tierra" is one of her best songs and i think you two would really enjoy it!
@evanhughes1510
Жыл бұрын
Can’t Stay Away From You is another great one (late 80s) one from her
@tycamden2630
Жыл бұрын
"Oye Mi Canto" is a must listen You'll love it and it's upbeat!
@hollyclow2136
Жыл бұрын
She got onducted into Kennedy Center Honors for her contributions to the arts as a singer
@jeanniedebartolo5965
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for coming back to the beautiful and talented Gloria Estefan. 💜
@mikehigbee2320
Жыл бұрын
She can make you dance, she can make you cry, she can make you fall in love. She's the real deal. I have 30 Gloria Estefan songs in my music library. More on CD's. For a great, upbeat Latin number, I recommend "Ay Ay I" from the album "Cuts Both Ways."
@melissakondek6370
Жыл бұрын
My absolute favorite from Gloria Estefan since I was young.. so glad you guys checked it out!😊
@ericmcnair4083
Жыл бұрын
Another latin singer you should react to is Jon Secada. "Just Another Day" was a big hit off his self-titled debut album. The album was released in 1992 and sold 7 million copies.
@katiemanning3761
Жыл бұрын
One of my favorite love songs of all time!!
@kendixon7118
Жыл бұрын
Hi guys through the 80's she was on first so many good songs you could fill two weeks of female Fridays that's 14 Fridays worth of great songs.
@KateinLB
Жыл бұрын
Gloria and her family fled Cuba and landed in Miami when she was a child. Her connection and compassion for the Cuban community is strong. Her huge hit “Don’t want to lose you know” was also released in Spanish. Can’t go wrong with any of her tunes!! ❤
@jessejamessimons483
Жыл бұрын
Alright my babies..... A tear in my eye and lump in my throat on this one....Aww😅 Taking me back to my S .F. Bay Area days in the 80s. ❤💯🔥😊👍🏼
@Bluesbabesrv
Жыл бұрын
Grammy award winner, Presidential Medal of Freedom recipient, named one of the all time top 100 greatest artist and her record sales exceed 100 million worldwide making her one of the best selling female singers of all time…..yes, that would be Gloria Estefan! Married to Emilio Estefan for 45 years!! It is Emilio who played drums in their band The Miami Sound Machine and was the producer and founding member.
@jerrymartin3965
Жыл бұрын
You have to mention "The Miami Sound Machine" when speaking of Gloria Estefan. They gave her that unique Cuban American sound. Check out her Protégé, Jon Secada, and his "Just Another Day". You'll love it.
@helindove2237
Жыл бұрын
Just Another Day was a hit in 1992! It would be great to hear it again. Jon Secada has a great voice!
@renyauger4560
Жыл бұрын
@@helindove2237 loved the whole album
@jerrymartin3965
Жыл бұрын
@helindove2237 Most of his newer music is only available in Latin speaking countries. He produces Broadway plays now and has one of the largest private charities in the country. He was teaching music at his Alma mater, The University of Miami. I don't know if he still is.
@carriec9719
Жыл бұрын
“Don’t wanna lose you” is beautiful too
@shorty9617
Жыл бұрын
My favorite by Gloria is Don't Want to Lose You.
@shadsullivan7817
Жыл бұрын
Oh man, this song takes me back to a simpler better time. I still can feel my finger on the record button waiting for the newest songs like this one to come on the radio. I had such a crush on Gloria, she was so beautiful, soulful, and talented. Still is, but I do not think she has recorded anything in years. On a rainy day, I could be found sitting in front of my boom box making a mix tape for my Walkman, or a girlfriend. My wife still has mix tapes that I made for her 30 years ago! Great time for music, great time to grow up!
@SRGots
Жыл бұрын
I was OBSESSED with this song when I was 15. I played it all the time.
@richardkint6531
Жыл бұрын
Yes, you have a large catalog to dive into with Gloria! She does ballads and up-tempo/dance songs equally well! You gotta do more South Florida vibes. Jon Secada, Expose, K.C. & the Sunshine Band , and where Disco started with George McCrae's "Rock Your Baby" (my opinion). 😄😎🏖
@themajicman745
Жыл бұрын
We still can't get them to play Phyllis Hyman, (Living All Alone), Betty Wright, (No Pain No Gain), Sylvia (Pillow Talk), Jennifer Holiday (And I'm Telling You), Lisa Fisher (How Do I Ease the Pain), Angela Winbush (Angel), Evelyn Champaign King (Shame), Stephanie Mills (I Feel Good All Over), Angela Bofill (I Try)
@matthewmarcinko9157
Жыл бұрын
Gloria Estefan has always been my most favorite and beloved performer of all time. I've followed her career through every single phase of it. And I'm blessed to say I got to meet her in person THREE times. Gloria is a heaven sent gift. Very few people get to meet the idol of their lives. I did it three times in a row! Thank you, Gloria Estefan...
@LD-jq6nm
Жыл бұрын
Jon Secada is another singer with amazing vocals!
@jenniferwilson6696
Жыл бұрын
She had a hit broadway show about her life! Amazing Cuban American artist!
@NorthernShrew
Жыл бұрын
Don't Want To Lose You is a stunning, rip- your- heart-out ballad
@juanorlandomartinez3619
Жыл бұрын
I agree with alot of the comments & would love to see your reaction to "Coming Out of the Dark" giving what she went thru!
@terrellinc22
Жыл бұрын
Legend!!!! "Ill do anything for you" is just beautiful. Also, I feel you all should discover Lisa Lisa (she has a catalog of hits) and Jon Secada "another day"
@paulmargett9360
Жыл бұрын
"Anything for You" and "Don't want to Lose you Now" are a must for your next reaction. Stunningly beautiful tracks. Much love from England 🏴
@brianmcdonald7520
Жыл бұрын
the greatest singer there is i am her biggest fan seen her 4 times in concert have over 3000 pictures of her have all her music i can find. I have seen her home coming concert at least 250 times kind of know it by heart don't know Spanish but doesn't matter all sounds good to me. been a fan since 85 when i was 15.
@michaelsteele7746
Жыл бұрын
Without a doubt one of the best voices ever!!
@dianne6155
Жыл бұрын
years ago i made the connection between gloria and karen carpenter. they each sing smoothly almost like a violin with pure clear voices. i know i’ve had other adjectives, just can’t remember at the moment
@tristmas6458
Жыл бұрын
Thank you Rob Squad 💛🙏🏼 Simply one of the all time most beautiful heart felt songs ever felt 🌸💛♾️🌸
@TomGreen-gi3tl
Жыл бұрын
I've been a huge fan of Gloria and the Miami sound machine since the 80's. I listen to her multiple times per week still today. Great music.
@jeffmenard5955
Жыл бұрын
For next Friday try K.D. Lang, Crying over you, Roy Orbison cover she performed as a tribute at Grammys. She also did duet with Roy a few years earlier. Both are excellent.
@franky4318
Жыл бұрын
That's a really good proposal . Kd lang is huge !!! Constant craving/ Calling all angels , from the movie Pay it forward.
@garyatwood-mendez6465
Жыл бұрын
I’m so glad uou are getting into Gloria Estefan/Miami Sound Machine. Some of my favorite songs by them are: Regresa a mí, You Made a Fool of Me, Dr. Beat, Words Get in the Way, Mi tierra, Conga, Tus ojos, Coming Out of the Dark,
@stellamorgan482
Жыл бұрын
Love her! You should check out her comeback performance on the American Music Awards singing "Coming out of the dark". You'll see how strong & determined she was to perform again after breaking her back. I'll never forget when she was in that accident because I saw her live a few months before it happened. Gloria is an inspiration!
@pamelaconley4030
Жыл бұрын
She has such range!!!!
@delorespetree3243
Жыл бұрын
Love Gloria songs
@sch3453
Жыл бұрын
I love Gloria!! She’s amazing!! ❤
@SRHS83
Жыл бұрын
Conga, Words Get in The Way, Can't Stay Away From You, One-Two-Three, Rhythm is Gonna Get You, and many others. Really, you can't go wrong with any of her songs.
@markdillenburg8635
Жыл бұрын
Love Gloria and her sound machine! Her Latin island sounds automatically take you to the islands and beaches! Wonderful singer with everything she does!
@tmaninjatheengineermain89
Жыл бұрын
This is the first reaction video I’ve seen from you two and it’s because of the song you’re reacting to. I remember this song as a pre-teen/young teen, I can’t remember my exact age though. I’ve loved this song and a lot of other songs by her growing up.
@leelanham5581
Жыл бұрын
Please do more from her. The memories 😢 I want to go back!
@foreveralone11w
Жыл бұрын
I completely forgot about this song! Took hearing the first notes… then I was INSTANTLY transported back ❤
@Triggerhippie70
Жыл бұрын
I grew up during this time, and I’m from Miami to Gloria Estefan is iconic for us. I love every single song she and the Miami sound machine has done but this song right here is so heart wrenching oh my God! Every time I hear the song till this day and I’m now 53 regard I get tears in my eyes
@chicagocubs71
Жыл бұрын
Jay & Amber, Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine R Cuban 🇨🇺 Americans 🇺🇸 that R still playing their great 👍 🎶 . U guys have to react to Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine's 1️⃣,2️⃣,3️⃣; Anything For You; Falling In Love 😍(Uh-Oh); I See 👁️ Your Smile 😀 ; Coming Out Of The Dark; Don't Wanna Lose You; Dr 👩⚕️ Beat; Get On Your Feet 🦶 ; Bad Boy 👦 ; and many more. U guys will not be disappointed with their music 🎶. U guys have to continue to react to their songs 🎶 .
@sergiodavila5269
Жыл бұрын
The First Latina Queen of Pop ❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥❤️🔥
@jjsteel43
11 ай бұрын
She has so many great hits. She has an amazing voice. I liked her songs like this one more than the upbeat songs. Always Tomorrow is another great song that touches me
@SanKings_Patti
Жыл бұрын
Gloria's voice is amazing in either english or Spanish, appreciate this tune so much, Thankyou!! With that being said.....Please Please Please check out Selena's " Bidi Bidi Bom Bom" or " Como La Flor"
@RoGueNavy
Жыл бұрын
I fell in love with her voice, when Miami Sound Machine dropped "Doctor Beat". Total uptempo FIRE BANGER.
@octoberguy
Жыл бұрын
I think the 80s was the best decade for pop ballads.
@TomEMaddox
Жыл бұрын
Gloria was like the queen of the ballads in the late 80's and early 90s. Just the best.
@Marcus-Oh-really-yes
Жыл бұрын
Check out Gloria's upbeat hits "1-2-3" and "Get on Your Feet" and "Oye Mi Canto" (Spanish), as well as her ballad "Coming Out of the Dark" (which was released after her near-fatal tour bus crash that broke her back and went to No. 1).
@SMELLTHISCANDLE
Жыл бұрын
You've gotta listen to Coming Out Of The Dark. Gloria is a Ballad Queen! This one is powerful!
@428lonewolf
Жыл бұрын
Gloria will always have a spot in my heart. After my fiancé passed away I listened to a lot of her music. It hurt but it helped me too.
@PopLife-hb3ks
Жыл бұрын
“I Cant Stay Away From You” was one my favorites Gloria Estefan songs.
@williamgreco3046
Жыл бұрын
I forgot this was Female Friday and you guys really gave me a wonderful time listening to the music selection.
@davidmole8299
Жыл бұрын
Gloria is very very special and her songs represent an amazing love and I love this woman for it..timeless
@angelrogo
Жыл бұрын
This is one of her best songs. Love you, Gloria. Greetings from Spain.
@michaellazzeri2069
9 ай бұрын
THIS WAS THE LAST 45 I EVER BOUGHT, AS THEY WENT OUT IN '89. GREAT---------CLASSIC, GLORIA ESTEFAN AT HER VERY BEST. ---------------------MJL, 77 Y/O
@honestone490
6 ай бұрын
Michael Jackson's "Thriller" was about the last 8 track released. I definitely fell you here.
@armandogutierrez2181
Жыл бұрын
Gloria is a top singer, one of my favs all times..... My favorite song "dont wanna lose you"
@joshhencik1849
Жыл бұрын
Damn, forgot about this one! Haven't heard this in decades! Thanks!
@superdave577
Жыл бұрын
This is truly a great song by her. I had the privilege of seeing them a concert a very long time ago and I've always loved her music. This is a great choice and they have many others are a good too.
@christianmattison6096
Жыл бұрын
That girl was absolute velvet! Have always been blown away by her at every level!!
@anotheryou218
Жыл бұрын
Gloria has always been one of the finest talents in pop music. Class, class, class. Always delivers superb entertainment. She and her husband are one of the great teams in the business; thanks for featuring this!
@thomasfinnell9681
Жыл бұрын
Reach by Gloria Estefan it was the official song of the 1996 Olympics.
@jamiedianne6778
Жыл бұрын
Gloria was always my mom’s favorite singer when I was a kid so I have so many memories of listening to her music. She’s really one of the best female artists of the 80s and 90s! ❤❤❤ You guys also need to check out John Secada if you haven’t heard him yet! His songs “Angel” and “Just Another Day” are both amazing!
@josephscally6270
Жыл бұрын
I started to listen to her more seriously once I read her biography. To be honest though, I forgot just how beautiful she is, on top of all that talent.
@iangrant3615
Жыл бұрын
Gloria has so many huge hits. This isn't even one of her best. You need to go down the Gloria rabbit hole of her greatest hits. She was a huge icon in the 80s and 90s.
@moanahughes3593
Жыл бұрын
Wow, never noticed before she has Karen Carpenter timbre....lovely vocalist🎉
@PurpleIris034
Жыл бұрын
Gloria was the Latin/Cuban icon of the 80s/90s. She has an in credible catalog in both English/Spanish. She was in a bus wreck that almost took her life and had a metal rod placed in her back. Thankfully she recovered and went on to record even more hits.
@TimSmith-uc4pk
Жыл бұрын
Once again. This pure talent that American Idol or the Voice could ever manufacture.
@gbh0031
Жыл бұрын
Suggestions for future Female Fridays: Melissa Manchester - Come in From the Rain, Through the Eyes of Love ((from the film Ice Castle), Don’t Cry Out Loud Barbra Streisand- The Way We Were Carly Simon - Let the River Run (from the film Working Girl) Maureen McGovern - Morning After (from the film The Poseidon Adventure) Thelma Houston - Don’t Leave Me This Way Linda Ronstadt - What’s New, Someone to Watch Over Me, What’ll I Do
@Faltor895
Жыл бұрын
Great choices, also Dionne Warwick with her great ballads, No night so long in 1980 and that big one from 1979, argh, I can't remember.
@omicron2018
Жыл бұрын
This song gives me an "ocean breeze at night" vibe. Just beautiful.
@covering-some-things
Жыл бұрын
love Gloria Estefan....one of my favorite female singers.
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