Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (extended) -

“Gloria, basically just copied Vicki's version. She really didn't even try to change it and make it her own... but it was a great tribute.” Threads · 1 year ago

: Critics from Billboard noted the track is wrapped in "delicious layers of live strings and horns," drawing comparisons to Estefan's own classic "Conga". Chart Performance and Reception

“This is the amazing Gloria Estefan at her very best! Pure pop with a Latin feel that sounds as awesome today as when it was released.” YouTube · POPTASTICA! · 12 years ago Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (Extended)

Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr. and Lawrence Dermer, the cover remains remarkably faithful to Vicki Sue Robinson’s 1976 original while injecting the "Latin vibe" synonymous with Miami Sound Machine.

Gloria Estefan ’s 1994 rendition of "" served as a vibrant centerpiece for both the film The Specialist and her covers album, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me . While the standard radio version runs approximately 3:52, the extended remixes—most notably Pablo's 12" Remix (7:25) and the Def Conga Mix (7:42)—elevated the track into a definitive club anthem of the mid-90s. Production and Remix Highlights “Gloria, basically just copied Vicki's version

: During the recording sessions, Estefan noted that her daughter would "twist and turn and kick" whenever the rhythm played, jokingly crediting the song for her daughter's eventual career as a drummer. Perspectives on the Cover

The single was a massive commercial success, certified Gold and revitalizing the disco classic for a new generation. : Peaked at No. 13. Chart Performance and Reception “This is the amazing

: A David Morales production that leans into deep house and tribal elements, stretching the track to over seven minutes.