Seal Our Fate
"Seal Our Fate" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1991 worldwide as the second single from her second solo album Into the Light. The 7-inch vinyl single at the UK was released as a "Limited Edition Tour Souvenir Pack" and the Latin American promo-single was released with the name of "Sella Nuestro Destino" that means the same in English, but the song was not in a Spanish version. Some remixes were made for the song, some of which were produced by John Hagg and Eric Schilling.[1]
"Seal our Fate" | ||||
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Single by Gloria Estefan | ||||
from the album Into the Light | ||||
Released | March/April 1991 | |||
Recorded | 1990 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Label | Epic | |||
Songwriter(s) | Gloria Estefan | |||
Gloria Estefan singles chronology | ||||
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Music video | ||||
"Seal Our Fate" on YouTube |
Critical reception
Billboard described the song as an "upbeat, philosophical pop/rocker." They noted further that Estefan "works up a respectable sweat amid an aggressive, guitar-driven arrangement."[2] The Daily Vault's Mark Millan called it a "so-so pop-rocker" and picked the song as one of three "real hits" of the album with "Live for Loving You" and "Coming Out of the Dark".[3] Entertainment Weekly called it "slightly funky".[4] Mario Tarradell from Knight Ridder said the song is "a product of the accident" and noted that Estefan "delivers her message — prepare for tomorrow because you never know what will happen next — with strong lyrics and a hard rock beat."[5]
Music video
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A music video for this song was released, and is one of Gloria's most choreographed ever videos, similar to the choreography made by Paula Abdul on her music-video "Cold Hearted." The music video became a hit since fans and followers of Estefan saw her recovered from her near-fatal accident. In the video she dances and follows a choreography for the song with the other dancers.
Pepsi commercial
The song which was a moderate-hit was used for a 1991 Pepsi commercial that featured Estefan. The clip shows a student listening to (presumably) his teacher (Estefan), but then he drinks a Pepsi soda and turns on his walkman, which leads to his teacher turning into a rock star singing this song and the scenario being changed from the school to a concert stage where Gloria is dancing and singing. The student then realizes he is only dreaming and pays attention back to the teacher, who at the end shuts an eye to the camera and the commercial ends with a Pepsi slogan.
Chart performance
Weekly charts
Chart (1991) | Peak position |
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Belgium (Ultratop Flanders) | 35 |
Belgium (Ultratop Wallonia) | 20 |
Germany (Official German Charts) | 54 |
Japan (Tokyo) | 65 |
Netherlands (Tipparade)[6] | 10 |
Netherlands (Single Top 100) | 46 |
Poland | 47 |
UK Singles (Official Charts Company) | 24 |
U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 53 |
Track listings
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" (Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 3:55 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Album Version) | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" (Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 3:55 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Album Version) | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" (Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 3:55 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Remix Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Extended Remix) | Gloria Estefan | 6:09 |
3. | "Seal Our Fate" (Dub) | Gloria Estefan | 5:33 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Remix Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" (Extended Remix) | Gloria Estefan | 6:09 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Dub) | Gloria Estefan | 5:33 |
3. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Extended Remix) | Gloria Estefan | 6:09 |
3. | "Seal Our Fate" (Dub) | Gloria Estefan | 5:33 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Remix Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Remix Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Remix Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Seal Our Fate" (Extended Remix) | Gloria Estefan | 6:09 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Dub) | Gloria Estefan | 5:33 |
3. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Extended Remix) | Gloria Estefan | 6:09 |
3. | "Seal Our Fate" (Dub) | Gloria Estefan | 5:33 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
---|---|---|---|
1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Remix Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Remix Edit) | Gloria Estefan | 4:13 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" (Extended Remix) | Gloria Estefan | 6:09 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Dub) | Gloria Estefan | 5:33 |
3. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:23 |
2. | "No Te Olvidaré" (Anything For You - Spanish Version) | Gloria Estefan | 4:04 |
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
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1. | "Seal Our Fate" | Gloria Estefan | 4:24 |
2. | "Seal Our Fate" (Extended Remix) | Gloria Estefan | 6:09 |
3. | "Seal Our Fate" (Dub) | Gloria Estefan | 5:34 |
Release history
Region | Date |
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U.S. | April 16, 1991 |
U.K. | March 1991 |
Europe | April 4, 1991 |
Japan | April 11, 1991 |
Australia | April 23, 1991 |
Official versions
Original versions
- Album version — 4:25
- Edit — 3:55
Remixes
- Extended Remix — 6:09
- Remix Edit — 4:13
- Dub — 5:33
References
- Larkins, Wesley. Seal Our Fate Info-Page. Yahoo GeoCities. Archived from the original on 2009-08-08. Retrieved August 14, 2009.
- "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. 1991-04-20. p. 72. Retrieved 2020-02-13.
- "Gloria Estefan - Into The Light". The Daily Vault. 2010-01-19. Retrieved 2020-02-25.
- "Picks and Pans Review: Into the Light". Entertainment Weekly. 1991-02-18. Retrieved 2020-04-05.
- "Estefan tries different routes in comeback from bus accident". The Vindicator. 1991-01-30. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- "Gloria Estefan - Seal Our Fate" (in Dutch). top40.nl. Retrieved 2020-02-14.