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 from her fourth solo album, Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits. 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" | ||||
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Single by Gloria Estefan | ||||
from the album Gloria Estefan Greatest Hits | ||||
Released | October 1992 | |||
Recorded | 1992 | |||
Genre | ||||
Length | 4:51 | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Gloria Estefan | |||
Producer(s) |
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Gloria Estefan singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Always Tomorrow" on YouTube |
Critical reception
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]
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Chart (1992) | Peak position |
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Colombia | 5 |
Europe (Eurochart Hot 100)[2] | 63 |
Ireland (IRMA)[3] | 27 |
Japan (Tokyo) | 21 |
Netherlands (Dutch Top 40)[4] | 17 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100)[5] | 15 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company)[6] | 24 |
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[7] | 5 |
US Billboard Hot 100[8] | 81 |
Track listings
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" (The New Mix) | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
3. | "The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You) | Gloria Estefan | 9:10 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
3. | "The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You) | Gloria Estefan | 9:10 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
3. | "The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You) | Gloria Estefan | 9:10 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
3. | "The Miami Hitmix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet, Live For Loving You) | Gloria Estefan | 9:10 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "No Te Olvidaré" (Anything For You - Spanish Version) | Gloria Estefan | 4:04 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Always Tomorrow" | Gloria Estefan | 4:50 |
2. | "Words Get In The Way" (Live in Miami from the Homecoming Concert, 1988) | Gloria Estefan | 5:02 |
Official versions
Original Versions
- Album Version — 4:37
- The New Mix — 4:31
Release history
Region | Date |
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U.S. | October 1992 |
Europe | October 1992 |
U.K. | October 1992 |
Japan | October 25, 1992 |
References
- "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard magazine. 17 October 1992. p. 76. Retrieved 12 February 2020.
- "Eurochart Hot 100" (PDF). Music & Media. Vol. 9 no. 47. 21 November 1992. p. 23. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
- "The Irish Charts – Search Results – Always Tomorrow". Irish Singles Chart. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Nederlandse Top 40 – Gloria Estefan" (in Dutch). Dutch Top 40. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Dutchcharts.nl – Gloria Estefan – Always Tomorrow" (in Dutch). Single Top 100. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Gloria Estefan: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.
- "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved 11 May 2020.