Always Tomorrow

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"Always Tomorrow"
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Single by Gloria Estefan
from the album Greatest Hits
ReleasedOctober 12, 1992 (1992-10-12)
Recorded1992
Genre Pop
Length4:51
Label Epic
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

"Always Tomorrow" is a song by Cuban American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan, released worldwide on October 12, 1992 as the first single by Epic Records from her compilation album, Greatest Hits . The song is written by Estefan and produced by her husband Emilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas and Clay Ostwald. It is a 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. She donated royalties from single sales to the victims of Hurricane Andrew. 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.

Contents

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 the Gavin Report said it is "combining an uplifting message and melody". [3] Another editor called it "hopeful and worthy five minutes of class." [4]

Music video

A music video was produced to promote the single. It is one of Estefan's simplest clips, focusing on how the victims of Hurricane Andrew rebuilt Miami. It was later published on Estefan's official YouTube channel in October 2009. The video has amassed more than 1,8 million views as of October 2021. [5]

Charts

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

RegionDate
U.S.October 1992
EuropeOctober 1992
U.K.October 1992
JapanOctober 25, 1992

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