Greatest Hits Vol. II (Gloria Estefan album)

Greatest Hits Vol. II is the third English greatest hits album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the fourth compilation and twenty-third album overall, released on February 6, 2001, by Epic Records.

Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits Vol. II
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ReleasedFebruary 6, 2001 (2001-02-06)
StudioCrescent Moon Studios, Miami
GenrePop, dance
Length57:23 (U.S. version)
60:46 (European version)
LabelEpic
ProducerEmilio Estefan Jr.
Gloria Estefan chronology
Alma Caribeña
(2000)
Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits Vol. II
(2001)
Unwrapped
(2003)
Singles from Greatest Hits Vol. II
  1. "You Can't Walk Away from Love"
    Released: February 10, 2001
  2. "Out of Nowhere"
    Released: April 24, 2001
  3. "Y-Tu-Conga"
    Released: August 2001 (Promotional)

Content

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Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic     [1]

Greatest Hits Vol. II is the follow-up to Estefan's first English hits album (Best of Gloria Estefan was released only in Europe). The album includes most of her English single releases, spanning her albums Mi Terra (1993) up to Gloria! (1998). It also includes the 1999 single "Music of My Heart" with *NSYNC.

The compilation includes three new songs and one new remix. "You Can't Walk Away from Love" was released as the first single from the album and was featured on the 2001 film Original Sin starring Antonio Banderas and Angelina Jolie. "Out of Nowhere" was released as the album's second single. "Y-Tu-Conga", a remix of Estefan's single "Conga, was released as the album's third single. The final new song included is "I Got No Love". The album also includes "If We Were Lovers", which is the English version of Estefan's 1993 hit Spanish single, "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan". While the Spanish version was included on Mi Tierra, the English version of the song was only promotionally released and had not been made commercially available prior to the release of Greatest Hits Vol. II.

Estefan's English singles "It's Too Late", "Cherchez La Femme", "Higher", "Cuba Libre", and "Don't Let This Moment End" were not included on the album. "Don't Let This Moment End" was initially included, but was removed on the final track listing.

The album peaked at number 92 on the Billboard Top 200.

Track listing

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U.S. & Canada CD, Cassette & MiniDisc Releases
No.TitleWriter(s)AlbumLength
1."Turn the Beat Around"Peter Jackson, Gerald JacksonHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me3:53
2."Everlasting Love"Buzz Cason, Mac GaydenHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me4:01
3."Reach"Gloria Estefan, Diane WarrenDestiny3:50
4."If We Were Lovers"G. Estefan, Emilio Estefan, JrMi Tierra4:38
5."You'll Be Mine (Party Time)" (Single Mix)E. Estefan, Lawrence Dermer, Clay OstwaldDestiny4:02
6."Heaven's What I Feel"Kike Santandergloria!5:02
7."I'm Not Giving You Up" (Single Remix)G. Estefan, SantanderDestiny4:09
8."Music of My Heart" (with *NSYNC)G. Estefan, WarrenThe Music of the Heart (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)4:32
9."Oye"G. Estefan, E. Estefan, Randall Barlow, Angie Chorinegloria!4:40
10."You Can't Walk Away From Love"G. Estefan, E. EstefanPreviously unreleased4:41
11."Out of Nowhere"G. Estefan, E. Estefan, Barlow, Liza QuintanaPreviously unreleased3:43
12."I Got No Love"E. Estefan, Jon Secada, Sebastian KrysPreviously unreleased4:07
13."Y-Tu-Conga"Enrique E. GarciaPreviously unreleased6:04
International CD, Cassette & MiniDisc Releases
No.TitleWriter(s)AlbumLength
1."Turn the Beat Around"Peter Jackson, Gerald JacksonHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me3:53
2."Everlasting Love"Buzz Cason, Mac GaydenHold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me4:01
3."Reach"Gloria Estefan, Diane WarrenDestiny3:50
4."If We Were Lovers"G. Estefan, Emilio Estefan, JrMi Tierra4:38
5."You'll Be Mine (Party Time)" (Single Mix)E. Estefan, Lawrence Dermer, Clay OstwaldDestiny4:02
6."Heaven's What I Feel"Kike Santandergloria!5:02
7."Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" (International Bonus Track)Harry Noble, Jr.Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me3:23
8."I'm Not Giving You Up" (Single Remix)G. Estefan, Kike SantanderDestiny4:32
9."Music of My Heart" (with *NSYNC)G. Estefan, WarrenThe Music of the Heart (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack)4:32
10."Oye!"G. Estefan, E. Estefan, Randall Barlow, Angie Chorinegloria!4:40
11."You Can't Walk Away From Love"G. Estefan, E. EstefanPreviously unreleased4:41
12."Out of Nowhere"E. Estefan, Barlow, Liza QuintanaPreviously unreleased3:43
13."I Got No Love"E. Estefan, Jon Secada, Sebastian KrysPreviously unreleased4:07
14."Y-Tu-Conga"Enrique E. GarciaPreviously unreleased6:04
Japan CD Release Bonus Track
No.TitleWriter(s)AlbumLength
15."Y-Tu-Conga" (Unreleased Mix)GarciaPreviously unreleased7:52

Notes:

  • "Turn The Beat Around" is labeled as the "Classic Mix" and "Everlasting Love" is labeled as the "Video Version", but these are both the original album versions.

Charts

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Weekly charts

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Chart (2001) Peak
position
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[2] 48
Italian Albums (FIMI)[3] 44
Spanish Albums (Promusicae)[4] 15
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[5] 17
UK Albums (OCC)[6] 60
US Billboard 200[7] 92

Certifications

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Region Certification Certified units/sales
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[8] Gold 50,000^

^ Shipments figures based on certification alone.

Release history

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Country Release date
Canada February 6, 2001 (2001-02-06)
U.S.
International February 12, 2001 (2001-02-12)
Australia March 5, 2001 (2001-03-05)
Japan March 7, 2001 (2001-03-07)
Hong Kong (K2HD Mastering Reissue) March 3, 2014 (2014-03-03)

References

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  1. ^ "Greatest Hits, Vol. 2 - Gloria Estefan | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
  2. ^ "Offiziellecharts.de – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits Vol. II" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  3. ^ "Italiancharts.com – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits Vol. II". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  4. ^ Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  5. ^ "Swisscharts.com – Gloria Estefan – Greatest Hits Vol. II". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  6. ^ "Gloria Estefan | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  7. ^ "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Billboard 200)". Billboard. Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  8. ^ "Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 2000–2002". Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano.
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