Glad you guys enjoyed the song and video. I was the original guitarist for Miami Sound Machine (the guy playing guitar wearing a Panama hat in the video). It was cool watching somebody watch the video for the first time 36 years later.

@danalemasters2266

2 жыл бұрын

This was and still is a favorite of mine and in fact love everything you guys did. Thank you for blessing us with your music❣❤❤❤

@cyndianderson7056

2 жыл бұрын

I played this album to death, and still love it today. You guys are amazing. Much love.

@bigbluelou1562

2 жыл бұрын

Very cool! I partied big time to this song in the early 80's or thereabouts...did you know Jon Secada?

@meggiles6848

2 жыл бұрын

I loved you guys! If I had a bad day at work when I was 21, I would put my tape on with my favorite songs on it so, I could dance. I had earphones on with an extra long chord & the music was blaring. It was also great at weddings. The whole place would be up, even my Mom. It was a lot of fun. Thank you for sharing your talent with us. It is such a Blessing. Y'all we're great! Be safe.

@magnificent6668

2 жыл бұрын

I have great memories of this song from my childhood. When this came on the radio, it hardly mattered if you were a Dutch kid in IA, you were doing The Conga.

Love Gloria Estefan! She has a lot of awesome songs to get hooked on. "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "1-2-3", "Dr. Beat", "Get On Your Feet", "Anything For You", "Bad Boy", "Coming Out of the Dark", "Here We Are", "Mi Terra", "Oye Mi Canto", "Don't Wanna Lose You" and "Words Get In The Way". Oh, FYI, the guy in the blue jacket on the conga drums is her husband, Emilio Estefan, who is also her manager.

@visionaryventures12

2 жыл бұрын

My vote, too, for Get on Your Feet.

@1000lilfeet

2 жыл бұрын

And she wrote most of all those songs! She is amazing!!!

@dv3507

2 жыл бұрын

All of this!💥

@Shrykespeare

2 жыл бұрын

I second every single one of these, and would add my favorite, "Can't Stay Away From You".

@adnap

2 жыл бұрын

Also, don’t forget “Can’t Stay Away From You” “Cuts Both Ways” And “Falling In Love” (Uh-Oh)

It’d be hard to overstate how this band took the world by storm in the 80’s. Legendary.

@One.Zero.One101

8 ай бұрын

This song was a huge hit in the Philippines. My mom absolutely loves this song.

As a Miami girl in a Cuban family I can tell you Gloria Estefan and the Miami sound machine is still played at EVERY SINGLE party we have from birthdays to Noche Buena or a just plain old Monday night as your cooking in the kitchen. Yessssss! Love the effect this song had on you guys!!!!!!

@raymondohlsen5054

9 ай бұрын

As a German boy who grew up in Denver, I LOVE THIS SONG!!! I first heard it in California while a young Marine. Cuban music is soooo much fun!!

@kennethlopez6527

5 ай бұрын

saludos a todos los cubanos en miami. saludos desde uno boricua en pennsylvania. me encanta gloria estefan. este exito es increible. me gusta mucho celia cruz, tito nieves, marc anthony, y gloria. gloria es increible

Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine had 6 top 10 hits including 4 #1's. They were huge in the late 1980's! edit- You will love their "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and "1-2-3"

@Jayscollo

Жыл бұрын

In addition to fun party songs like those listed above I would add Get on your feet, she can belt out in ballads too, like in Coming out of the Dark.

Gloria was HUGE back in the day. She had a terrible accident, well they all did (I think it was the tour bus that crashed) But she survived, and came back even stronger. 💖🎵🎸🎤🎶💃💃💃💃💃

@lisainthecold4287

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I remember that, it happened near my hometown. I was a kid and she was huge at that time. The tour bus crashed in the snow near Scranton, Pa. They were pretty messed up but I believe everyone survived and eventually came back better than ever. Man, that must've been the late 80s!?

@missliss2581able

2 жыл бұрын

Yep, I remember it, she broke her back. I think the song she did for the Olympics was her comeback after the accident

@erink695

2 жыл бұрын

Tour bus crashed near Scranton Pa. My home town. Remember it well. She persevered. Mark of true strength .

@enzodellacorte1909

2 жыл бұрын

Not to contradict you but i think that accident ruined her career, she was never the same, breaking her back, she couldn’t dance like she did before the accident and her voice lost some power which is very understandable after that tragedy, this story resembled a lot like billy idol, he too was never the same

@candilumpkin1196

2 жыл бұрын

Yes when she came back did that song coming out of the dark. Great song great comeback. However. The accident happened at the peak of her career, she couldn’t dance as well due to a broken back and was out of the game so long the group lost its momentum and never was as hot as they were pre accident.

I swear, the best part of this was watching the two of you light up and come to life when the horns came in, followed closely by Gloria's awesome vocals! That caught you completely off guard, and it was freakin' AWESOME! This song is from 1985. Check out their 1987 hit "Rhythm is Gonna Get You" if you wanna hear another banger from them! Not that those are their only two hits, mind you.

This song was released just before my very first DJ gig, and I've played it at nearly every gig I've done, and it still fills the dance floor. That Cuban flavor just can't be stopped!

@Grizzlox

Жыл бұрын

The real hits are timeless

Gloria Estefan is a latina legend. She was in a bus accident in 1990 and suffered a spinal injury. The fact that she made a full recovery is amazing.

She's unbelievable. Must check out her story. Coming Out of the Dark took me through a really rough time in my life.

@MichelleInMinneapolis

2 жыл бұрын

That was my first thought when they mentioned her voice. Coming Out Of The Dark is a beautiful song!

@stevenwoodward5923

2 жыл бұрын

My sentamental favorite from them was "Anything for you". When it first came out, I was going through a painful divorce and had to drive several hundred miles to court. Every time this song played on the CD, I cried like a baby.

@myrevival4325

2 жыл бұрын

I was going to say her having her back broken in that accident and going on to perform that song at that awards ceremony was truly incredible. I hope the video they use is the live performance of that. The audience was so appreciative. Need to hear “Rhythm is gonna get you”.

@suzannejane1035

2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely. Gloria is fantastic.

If this doesn't make you get up & dance - - well, you have no soul or rhythm!!! LOVE THIS all these years later!!!!

I love her ballads, "Anything For You," "Don't Wanna Lose You" and "Words Get In the Way"

@NoActuallyGo-KCUF-Yourself

2 жыл бұрын

'Words get in the way' is especially beautiful.

@helenatyeo6840

2 жыл бұрын

Yes there a must ..beautiful .

@nightfangs2910

2 жыл бұрын

I see your smile, here we are, cuts both ways, also awesome by her

@HearMeRora

2 жыл бұрын

Also Here We Are, Cuts Both Ways

Gloria is a Cuban American and a "Diva" voice. So of course most of the band being Latino you expect a Latin sound.

You need to hear Gloria sing - "1-2-3", "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "Don't Wanna Lose You, Now", "Words Get In the Way", "Bad Boy", "Coming Out of the Dark", (inspired after having a broken back from her tour bus being crashed into by a large truck. Her husband and son were also on the bus and had less extreme injuries. There's an English and Spanish version) "This Christmas", (first by Donny Hathaway) "Everlasting Love", "Turn the Beat Around", and more. The last two are remakes of songs from the disco/'70s era.

Gloria Estefan = G.O.A.T

There was no one, absolutely NO ONE who could crank up the energy that this woman could. AMAZING WOMAN AND PERFORMER!

As 40yr old cuba-merican, born & raised in Miami, I can't fathom anyone not knowing this song. It's been played and danced to at every major event (bdays, weddings, quinceñeras, etc) throughout my whole life. So glad you both enjoyed it.

@Timoeltejano

2 жыл бұрын

Being Mexican American (mixed) as a teenager in the 80s (and being in eastern Oklahoma no less) she gave Latino music a voice. We would buy her cassettes in English and Spanish.

@cassu6

2 жыл бұрын

Being from the other side of the planet in a cold and dark place I still can't fathom anyone not knowing this song.

2 жыл бұрын

As a 50-something (hah! :D) German, born & raised in Germany, I can't fathom this either :D

@ivarwinter3049

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe they need to Turn The Beat Around

@louchat333

2 жыл бұрын

Anybody alive during that time!!!!

UNDERRATED!! They were the shit! Hits upon hits, upon hits. Now I have to revisit their hits. There were quite a few. Loved them. They looked & sounded great live. Their tour bus were involved in a really bad accident. Gloria couldn't walk for a long time.

@CardiacCat

2 жыл бұрын

She actually broke her back in that bus accident. I still remember the horrible feeling when the news came out. Everyone thought it was over for them but she was a fighter and came back from it, and continued to produce some beautiful music afterward.

@chrisd7047

2 жыл бұрын

Didn't she also fall off a stage and hurt herself at one point? Or am I thinking of someone else?

@bondoman2k

2 жыл бұрын

@@CardiacCat I actually was at one of her first concerts after that wreck that she performed without the back brace (near Chicago..can't remember the actual name of the venue). "Coming Out of the Dark Tour". She busted her butt to come back from that wreck, and she came back with a vengeance! :)

@1000lilfeet

2 жыл бұрын

💯

@tiffanyspencer2782

2 жыл бұрын

@@CardiacCat Absolutely. I never thought they'd come back, but thankfully they kept the hits comin.

RSR Family Gloria is royalty here in Miami. That's right I live here and some great music has come from here. This song was huge back in the day. This is the Latin sound that took over here in the 80s. I'm the son of Cuban immigrants and this band was important to the Cuban community. It's always about the beat with latin music.

The Undisputed Queen of Miami. She is one of the kindest people on the planet.

When you said "doesn't sound like no conga," I literally said out loud "just wait."

Gloria's remake of "Turn the Beat Around" is still one of my all time fave songs. OMG You just have to get up and dance.

@mysteryelysian

2 жыл бұрын

I loved the original " Turn The Beat Around" sung by Vickie Sue Robinson was fantastic, but I too like Gloria's remake better.

@andreamcmonagle1319

Жыл бұрын

It takes me back to car rides with my dad.. he always had them playing in the car ❤

From an old white guy that went to so many concerts in the early 70’s , 80’s and 90’s I’m so glad to see young folks experiencing the sounds and talents of the bands I grew up on. Chicago and the Doobie Brothers was my fist concert in 1974. Love you guys !!

You CAN'T NOT DANCE to this...this song will wake me up out of a dead sleep... LOVE LOVE LOVE Gloria and the MSM!! She's always been my pick-me-up-always-feel-good playlist. :) Thanks for adding her to Female Friday >> must do more :)

Jay and Amber, the rhythm definitely got you🤗 Really enjoyed your reaction. This is a rabbit hole you'll love going down. Gloria Estefan's body of work is extensive. She opened the doors for many Latin artists. She has received many accolades and awards. She was honored at The Kennedy Center Honors in 2017. Enjoy the journey. We certainly will!!

I didn't think I'd like her music back then but quickly became a fan. My favorite song of hers is "Words Get In The Way", but she had several great songs. The wreck she survived was terrible, and I watched her reemergence on some awards show years ago. "Coming Out Of The Dark" was a moment I remember. Have a great day!

@mamaasaiz

2 жыл бұрын

Bad Boy was my very favorite song by Gloria... she is a killer singer!

@marksheehan8442

2 жыл бұрын

Words get in the way just shows her true ability as a gifted singer. I've always liked her/them.

You're right, Amber! Whenever "Conga" plays at a wedding reception or a backyard barbecue, people get up and start dancing!

When The Miami Sound Machine came on the scene. They killed it..! No one sounded like they did and the fusion of Cuban and American music is impeccable.

Not only is Gloria a great entertainer, but she is an amazing over comer, please check out more of her music AND her life story.

@BagoPorkRinds

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah and amazing survivor after experiencing a terrible tour bus accident that could've left her paralyzed if it weren't for her workout routine strengthing her lower back muscles.

Great Choice!!! She's been almost forgotten.. but she was the BEST back in her day.

Gloria Estefan had to be #1 in the world for maybe 2 years. Huge.

Gloria Estefan is a legend. She was one of the first Latin music superstars to achieve a true global crossover into the popular market, long before Ricky Martin and Shakira broke through as solo artists. You could put on her greatest hits and be stunned by banger after banger after banger.

Gloria Estefan is Cuban, and the band draws heavily on Cuban music; a signature feature is that the piano is driving the tune's propulsive rhythm. It sounds pretty distinct from the music of Selena, Linda Ronstadt (both of whom are of Mexican heritage) and Marc Anthony (Puerto Rican). Next Stops, Gloria Estefan Edition: "Get on Your Feet" "Rhythm is Gonna Get You" "1-2-3"

@ffjsb

2 жыл бұрын

There's some similarity to Puerto Rican music, as there was a lot of cross traffic between the islands, with a lot of Cubans going there when the Communists took over Cuba. That's why Bacardi rum is in PR.

@gwillis01

2 жыл бұрын

Another vote for "Get on Your Feet"

@soakedbearrd

2 жыл бұрын

That piano style is popular in mambo and salsa. Salsa is a mix of different styles from different latin Caribbean countries, but was most popularized by Puerto Ricans in it's start. Mambo is it's close older cousin and is definitely Cuban.

Back in the '80's she came to my town in Iowa and what resulted was participation in (at the time) the world's longest conga line. Great memories.

Her voice, so amazing. Her love songs make me cry.

GREAT SONG AND GREAT BAND!! JUST LOVE THEIR MUSIC!!!!

This song always filled the dance floor! Gloria Estefan has a one of a kind, gorgeous voice. You have to hear a slower song like "Here We Are" to really appreciate her voice.

@jackie_jrml

2 жыл бұрын

I looooove Here We Are!!! I love her slow songs. They’re so good!!

PLEASE do Selena "I Could Fall in Love". Selena was a queen, and now a Goddess. Her voice was mesmerizing, even now.

@yolandadelazerda207

2 жыл бұрын

Yes Please do Selena!!!

@GinaPressley

2 жыл бұрын

Yes!! And more Gloria!!

@user-or1ye3iz6d

2 жыл бұрын

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@CVBASEBALLCARDCOLLECTOR

2 жыл бұрын

Selena yes!! Como la Flor!

@chrisoakley5830

2 жыл бұрын

Selena was about to explode. She would have been JLO before JLO but unfortunately you know what happened.

Gloria Estefan is great and a tough woman. She almost died in 1990 but she come through all that suffering and trained hard.

LOVE some Gloria Estefan!!!!

Coming out of the dark is an amazing song by her. It's about how she came back after a bus accident that broke her back and they didn't know if she would walk

Her "Can't stay away from you" is lovely x

@wickedwillis5611

2 жыл бұрын

that's such a great song

@jackie_jrml

2 жыл бұрын

I looove her slower songs!!

.....and this....is why we like the 80's. Such a great time.

I love Gloria Estefan

Love this but I love "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" even more! Hope you do that one.💙☮

@Cheryl_Haydon

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed! Rhythm Is Gonna Get You is even better than this song, believe it or not.

I've been SO hoping you guys would listen to Gloria Estefan! She's a marvel. An amazing vocalist, songwriter, performer. You've begun an amazing journey... :) Other great tracks include "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You", "Don't Wanna Lose You", and "Coming Out Of The Dark"....

@nebelungpixie9373

2 жыл бұрын

Yes !!! “Rhythm is Gonna Get You” is so fun !!!

Love this band!! When this song came on the scene, it was such a breath of fresh air!! STILL love it today!! Thanks for the review!!

Yay Gloria Estefan! This song makes me want to dance.

The rhythm of Cuba where Gloria and her husband are refugees from! So yes this is your Latin beat with pop music. Quite popular in the 80’s and 90’s. In fact Gloria wrote a song for closing ceremony at the Atlanta Olympics.

Back in the 80s she was one of the best. Not gonna lie. She was one of my celebrity crushes. As a matter of fact my name for her was Gloria EstaFINE. Lol. Great reaction family. Keep up the good work. Much love

RHYTHM IS GONA GET YOU ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ THE BEST. such an iconic song "Oye..oye.. " groove to it.

2:20 Her reaction is INCREDIBLE. Love it.

Gloria Estefan and Miami Sound Machine was such a sensation with this song and they kept churning out hit after hit all through the 80's into the 90's just kind of mainstays on the radio. Just really great songs and she's a beautiful woman and singer! She has some really upbeat songs and a lot of love ballads! "Words Get in The Way" "Here We Are" "Don't Want To Lose You" "Falling In Love" "I See Your Smile" "Bad Boy" I LOVE Gloria Estefan!

@taoist32

2 жыл бұрын

Perfect band name too! You knew what kind of music it would be.

@waynec38

2 жыл бұрын

You also forgot Rhythm is gonna get you.... Rob N Amber....The Song you are hearing Is from The Primitive Love Album....The one on the Drums (Enrique "Kiki" Garcia) and Gloria Wrote The Song together...It definately Was the song that celebrated The Conga Beat,With The Rhythm Song Having the beat Called Biembe..Another song created by both Garcia and Estefan!

Amber, you've got half the dancing thing down. Great chair dancing!

She was huge as a group and even more huge as a solo artist. She has many many songs for you to react to. You would love THE RHYTHM IS GONNA GET YOU she has some great love songs and dance songs. Great Songwriter too. Her story of almost being paralyzed after a tour bus accident is an incredible story and she released COMING OUT OF THE DARK a tribute to what happened.

Gloria and Miami Sound Machine were insanely huge. They were literally everywhere. So many hits. This is what started it all. We have been dancing to this for almost 40 years and there are no signs of stopping.

Great reaction you guys glad you finally got to Gloria Estefan she has a bunch of great songs among them The words get in the way and turn the beat around which is a cover.

I’ve been waiting for you to do Gloria Estefan… clicked on this right away 💃🏻💃🏻💃🏻 If you want to introduce yourself to another Latina of that same time… Lisa Lisa & The Cult Jam is very much the vibe coming out of NYC when rap was first crossing into main stream. Their song “All Cried Out” is an epic back and forth heartbreaking ballad. She has such beautiful range in it.

@AbeWiessman

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! "All Cried Out" Yes!

@txheadshots

2 жыл бұрын

Lisa Lisa was a Prince protégé, wasn’t she? And was also half of the duo Lisa and Wendy? AnOther Prince discovered lady is Sheila E

@nicoleb1581

2 жыл бұрын

@@txheadshots I don’t remember her being associated with Prince or Paisley Park Studios… I do remember her coming up through the NYC club scene and she was like 17. Lisa Lisa & TCJ was still doing block parties when their first single came out.

As a student, I would put this record on as a maxi single (Vinyl, extended version) in the morning to wake me up, instead of coffee :-) I loved this song and the band and Gloria. Conga is so unique.

Love Gloria Estefan ❤️she is so amazing!

You have to read up on her story. She is such an inspiration.

This was her very first hit, reaching #10 in early 1986. This is definitely a rabbit hole worth going down.

Love Gloria and the Miami sound machine

Her first reaction was everything!!🎶🎉🎊

You had me dancing with this one

"Rhythm is going to get you" next please...

Thank you so very, very much. This was one of the greatest songs that I have ever heard in a long, long time. I really mean it. I enjoyed it very, very much God bless the both of house and of course God bless Gloria Esteban and the Miami Sound Machine. Adios.

My only words for this song is just: OH HELL YES!

So glad you've finally gotten to Gloria Estefan and the MSM. I knew you'd love it! :) For a couple more songs from them that will make you want to get up and dance, try "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" and "Turn The Beat Around" (which is their cover of a 70s disco classic). I've never heard her post-accident song "Coming Out Of The Dark" but so many of the fam are suggesting it here, I feel like I need to go check it out now... :)

AhhhhYeahhhhhhhh love me some Gloria Estefan!

Gotta hit the Gloria train so worth it.

She says don't you worry if you can't dance..just let the music move your feet!!! love it

Amber, your body took over and fit right into the Conga!!!! You are right, you just can't sit still when they begin!!! More Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine!!!

Turn the Beat around is my favorite Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine songs

This is another music legend that you are discovering.

What a Cuban sweetheart! She was awesome and still is!

Thanks for the reaction. These guys were at the top for a long run and the songs have staying power. GO!

Please check Miami Sound Machine "RHYTHM GONNA GET YOU"! I love this band!

Your smiles and energy!! Y'all made me smile! Love love Gloria Estefan!

Love Gloria she's awesome, she's from Cuba, grew up in America. Other songs I live of hers are Turn the beat around, Rhythm is gonna get you, Get on your feet, 1-2-3, Dr Beat & Can't stay away from you. I think you'll love them all guys.😎👌🎵

@theyoshow

2 жыл бұрын

YES TO ALL OF THESE!

The best thing to come out of Miami hands down. No auto tune, pure talent.

PLEASE do Heart's cover of Stairway to Heaven at Kennedy Center Honors. It's a Led Zeppelin song and they were there watching the performance. It would be perfect for female Friday. I also think you need to hear Stairway to Heaven. It's one of Zeppelins best songs.

@kimcourt5652

2 жыл бұрын

Yes please

@jennhurl

2 жыл бұрын

😱I thought they had! OMG they've gotta!

@daverudbarg

2 жыл бұрын

Deeply moving.

I love Gloria Estefan, but this song is further down the line of my favorites of hers. You will love exploring her great music!

love Gloria Estefan. Used to listen to her album all the time in my youth!

A pure classic, first came out in 1985. Translated into over 100 languages. So catchy it will be played for thousands of years to come

First…and I’ve been waiting for this!!

@BlackHatCinephile

2 жыл бұрын

🏆 🥇

"Coming Out of the Dark" was a great song as well!. If I remember correctly, she wrote it about surviving a plane crash. She broke her back and lost many people she cared about.

@nancymunroe3672

2 жыл бұрын

It was a bus accident.

@chrismcelligott5462

2 жыл бұрын

A semi truck hit her tour bus

@dorfrt3508

2 жыл бұрын

It was a tour bus crash.

@bondoman2k

2 жыл бұрын

As others here have said, tour bus was hit in the rear. She was in the back of the bus when it happened. 1990.

@slimlouis6441

2 жыл бұрын

It happened (the bus accident) in Pa. It was a bad snowy night. They are lucky to be alive.

Gloria and Miami Sound Machine is a fav! Love that smokin' hot Latin sound. They have a few I really like. "Rhythms gonna get you" is also very good!

Oh my gosh!! I can so see you too taking dancing lessons...it is so like flying !

Love love love this!

My dad worked as a claims adjuster and had the accident that happened w/her tour buss on his desk for a few mins before the lawyers came down and snagged it off his desk. I remember hearing about it that day and my dad came home to tell me that. She was a great singer and performer.

Gloria and the Miami sound machine are amazing thanks for the reaction

Amber, you look amazing! Gloria Estephan has an amazing voice and is one of the divas of her time.

Yes, been waiting for this one. 😁

I haven't finished but I just knew you guys would love them

The joy on your faces said it all. Do more.

So, so amazing. Love it. Gloria changed so much. Canadian Grandma Lori.C.

Super Fun song 😍😎

if i may be pedantic for a minute......at the time, it was just "miami sound machine"; after gloria started getting the attention as the "front man", they changed the name to just "Gloria Estefan"; apparently the band didnt have a problem with her becoming the face of the group

Gloria Estefan is Miami royalty still in 2022

@xoxxobob61

4 ай бұрын

She is next to Celia CRUZ "AZUCAR" ! 😁