Always Tomorrow

"Always Tomorrow" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released worldwide in October 1992 as the first single by Epic Records from her compilation album, Greatest Hits (1992). The song was written by Estefan and her husband Emilio Estefan, Jr. and produced by Jorge Casas and Clay Ostwald. It is an adult contemporary, guitar-driven acoustic ballad about starting over in the wake of tragedy or disaster. While on tour, Estefan has played the guitar while singing the song. The video of the song is one of Estefan's simplest clips, focusing on how the victims of Hurricane Andrew rebuilt Miami. Estefan donated royalties from single sales to the hurricane victims. In 2005, the song was featured in a medley with her No. 1 smash "Coming Out of the Dark" in the compilation "Hurricane Relief: Come Together now", created for Hurricane Katrina relief.

"Always Tomorrow"
Single by Gloria Estefan
from the album Greatest Hits
ReleasedOctober 1992 (1992-10)
Recorded1992
Genre
Length4:51
LabelEpic
Songwriter(s)Gloria Estefan
Producer(s)
Gloria Estefan singles chronology
"Live for Loving You"
(1991)
"Always Tomorrow"
(1992)
"Megamix / Miami Hit Mix / Christmas Through Your Eyes"
(1992)
Music video
"Always Tomorrow" on YouTube

Critical reception

Larry Flick from Billboard described the song as a "earnest, thoughtful ballad" and noted further that Estefan's "warm and distinctive alto floats lightly over an arrangement of acoustic guitar strumming and soft, swirling strings."[1] Randy Clark from Cashbox stated, "The message on this inspirational, richly orchestrated track should at least offer an uplifting musical glimmer of hope in the now familiar Estefan ballad fashion".[2] Dave Sholin from Gavin Report said it is "combining an uplifting message and melody".[3] Another editor called it "hopeful and worthy five minutes of class."[4]

Charts

Weekly charts

Chart (1992) Peak
position
Colombia 5
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[5] 63
Ireland (IRMA)[6] 27
Japan (Tokyo) 21
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[7] 17
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[8] 15
UK Singles (OCC)[9] 24
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[10] 5
US Billboard Hot 100[11] 81

Track listings

U.S. & Canada Cassette Single (34T 74472) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
U.S. & Canada 7" Vinyl Single (34 74472) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
U.S. Promo CD Single #1 (ESK 74472) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
U.S. Promo CD Single #2 (ESK 4902) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow" (The New Mix)Gloria Estefan4:50
Europe CD Single (EPC 658397 1) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
Europe CD Maxi-Single (EPC 658397 2) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
3."The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You)Gloria Estefan9:10
Europe 7" Vinyl Single (EPC 658397 7) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
Europe 12" Vinyl Single (EPC 658397 6) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
3."The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You)Gloria Estefan9:10
Dutch Promo CD Single (PRO 713) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
Italy Promo 7" Vinyl Single (JC 15321) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
Spain Promo 7" Vinyl Single (ARIE 3125) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
U.K. CD-Maxi Single (EPC 658397 2) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
3."The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You)Gloria Estefan9:10
U.K. Cassette Single (658397 4) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
U.K. 7" Vinyl Single (EPC 658397 7) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
U.K. 12" Vinyl Single (EPC 658397 6) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
3."The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You)Gloria Estefan9:10
Mexico Promo 12" Vinyl Single (PRLP 95844) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
Costa Rica Promo 12" Vinyl Single (71017692) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
Australia CD Single (658397 1) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
Australia Cassette Single (658397 4) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02
Philippines 7" Vinyl Single (QEL45-20259) [October 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."No Te Olvidaré" (Anything For You - Spanish Version)Gloria Estefan4:04
Japan 3" CD Single (ESDA 7114) [October 13, 1992]
No.TitleWriter(s)Length
1."Always Tomorrow"Gloria Estefan4:50
2."Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988)Gloria Estefan5:02

Official versions

Original Versions

  1. Album Version 4:37
  2. The New Mix 4:31

Release history

Region Date
U.S. October 1992 (1992-10)
Europe October 1992 (1992-10)
U.K. October 1992 (1992-10)
Japan October 25, 1992 (1992-10-25)

References

  1. "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard magazine. 17 October 1992. p. 76. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
  2. Clark, Randy (17 October 1992). "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 5. Retrieved 1 November 2020.
  3. Sholin, Dave (9 October 1992). "Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 44. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  4. "A/C: Reviews" (PDF). Gavin Report. 2 October 1992. p. 24. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  5. "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 47. 21 November 1992. p. 23. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  6. "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Always Tomorrow". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  7. "Nederlandse Top 40 – Gloria Estefan" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  8. "Dutchcharts.nl – Gloria Estefan – Always Tomorrow" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  9. "Gloria Estefan: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  10. "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
  11. "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
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