Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me (album)

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
Studio album by Gloria Estefan
Released October 1994
(see Release history)
Studio Crescent Moon Studios, Miami
Genre Dance, pop
Length 44:46 (U.S. Version)
47:36 (Worldwide Version)
Label Epic
Producer Emilio Estefan Jr.
Gloria Estefan chronology
Christmas Through Your Eyes
(1993)		 Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
(1994)		 Abriendo Puertas
(1995)
Singles from Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
  1. "Turn the Beat Around"
    Released: September 27, 1994
  2. "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"
    Released: November 21, 1994 (only U.K., Europe & Australia)
  3. "Everlasting Love"
    Released: January 3, 1995
  4. "It's Too Late"
    Released: May 9, 1995
  5. "Cherchez La Femme"
    Released: June 1995
Professional ratings
Review scores
SourceRating
Allmusic[1]
Entertainment Weekly(B)[2]

Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me is the fifth studio solo album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the 17th overall, released in 1994.

Content

The album features cover versions of songs which had a special meaning to Estefan, including songs from classic artists such as Carole King, Elton John, Neil Sedaka, The Moments, Vicki Sue Robinson, Blood, Sweat & Tears, Classics IV, among others.

Track listing

U.S., Canadian & Argentina (1st Release) Track Listing
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
1. "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me"  Harry Noble, Jr. 3:21
2. "How Can I Be Sure"  Felix Cavaliere, Edward Brigati, Jr. 3:15
3. "Everlasting Love"  Buzz Cason, Mac Gayden 4:01
4. "Traces"  Buddy Buie, Emory Gordy, Jr., J. R. Cobb 3:22
5. "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying" (Also Includes "Trois Gymnopédies" A Variation on a Theme By Erik Satie)Fred Marsden, Gerard Marsden, Les Chadwick, Les Maguire 4:21
6. "You've Made Me So Very Happy"  Berry Gordy, Jr., Frank Wilson, Brenda Holloway, Patrice Holloway 4:44
7. "Turn the Beat Around"  Peter Jackson, Gerald Jackson 3:52
8. "Breaking Up Is Hard To Do"  Neil Sedaka, Howard Greenfield 3:13
9. "Love on a Two-Way Street"  Sylvia Robinson, Burt Keyes 4:12
10. "Cherchez La Femme"  August Darnell, Stony Browder, Jr. 4:58
11. "It's Too Late"  Carole King, Toni Stern 3:57
12. "Goodnight My Love"  George Motola, John Marascalco 2:52
International Track Listing
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
13. "Don't Let The Sun Go Down on Me" (International Bonus Track)Elton John, Bernie Taupin 6:12
Australian Bonus Track
No. TitleWriter(s) Length
14. "Everlasting Love" (Alternate Mix)Buzz Cason, Mac Gayden 3:47

Personnel

Adapted from AllMusic.[3]

  • Donna Allen - guest artist, background vocals
  • Marcelo Añez - assistant engineer
  • Randy Barlow - trumpet
  • Edwin Bonilla - percussion
  • Stony Browder - arranger
  • Cachao - bass
  • Charles Calello - arranger
  • Ed Calle - guest artist, tenor saxophone
  • Scott Canto - assistant engineer
  • Jorge Casas - arranger, bass, mandocello, programming
  • Sean Chambers - assistant engineer
  • Charles Christopher - background vocals
  • Frank Cornelius - bass
  • Mike Couzzi - engineer
  • Paquito D'Rivera - clarinet
  • Lawrence Dermer - arranger, fender rhodes, piano, programming, tambourine, background vocals
  • Nancy Donald - art direction
  • Emilio Estefan, Jr. - accordion, producer
  • Gloria Estefan - primary artist, background vocals
  • Joy Francis - background vocals
  • LaGaylia Frazier - background vocals
  • Hector Garrido - conductor, orchestration
  • Andy Goldman - guitar
  • Berry Gordy, Jr.
  • Mark Gruber - assistant engineer
  • Jim Hacker - trumpet
  • Lauren Hammock - french horn
  • Al Kooper - arranger
  • Rick Krive - background vocals
  • Sebastián Krys - assistant engineer
  • Patrice Levinson - engineer
  • Andrew Lewinter - french horn
  • Gary Lindsay - sax (alto)
  • Fred Lipsius - arranger
  • Bob Ludwig - mastering
  • Juan R. Marquez - guitar
  • Tim Mitchell - guitar
  • Teddy Mulet - trombone
  • Clay Ostwald - arranger, organ (hammond), piano, programming
  • Scott Perry - engineer
  • Rita Quintero - background vocals
  • Steve Robillard - assistant engineer
  • Steve Rucker - drums
  • Eric Schilling - engineer, mixing
  • Nathaniel Seidman - arranger, programming
  • Whit Sidener - sax (alto)
  • Cindy Sluka - horn (english), oboe
  • Ted Stein - engineer
  • Ron Taylor - engineer
  • Dana Teboe - trombone
  • Alberto Tolot - photography
  • Nestor Torres - flute
  • Yvonne Yedibalian - assistant engineer

Charts positions

Weekly charts

Chart (1994 / 1995) Peak
position
Australian Albums (ARIA)[4] 11
Canadian Albums (RPM)[5] 36
Dutch Albums (MegaCharts)[6] 16
German Albums (Offizielle Top 100)[7] 90
New Zealand Albums (RMNZ)[8] 18
Spanish Albums (Promusicae)[9] 6
Swiss Albums (Schweizer Hitparade)[10] 40
UK Albums (OCC)[11] 5
US Billboard 200[12] 9

Year-end charts

Chart (1995) Peak
position
US - Billboard 200 61

Certifications

Region Certification Certified units/Sales
Australia (ARIA) 2× Platinum 140,000^
Canada (Music Canada)[13] Platinum 100,000^
Japan (RIAJ) Gold 100,000^
Spain (PROMUSICAE)[14] 4× Platinum 400,000^
United Kingdom (BPI)[15] 2× Platinum 600,000^
United States (RIAA)[16] 2× Platinum 2,000,000^

^shipments figures based on certification alone

Accolades

Year Award Show Award
1995 Billboard Music Award Billboard Music Video of the Year for "Everlasting Love"

Release history

Region Date
Europe October 17, 1994
Canada October 18, 1994
United States
Australia & New Zealand November 1, 1994
Austria October 14, 1994
Asia November 1, 1994
France October 18, 1994
Germany October 14, 1994
Latin America November 1, 1994
Poland October 21, 1994
Spain October 19, 1994
Switzerland October 17, 1994
Japan November 3, 1994

References

  1. ↑ Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me at AllMusic
  2. ↑ Entertainment Weekly review
  3. ↑ "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me - Gloria Estefan | Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2 December 2016.
  4. ↑ "Australiancharts.com – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  5. ↑ "Item Display – RPM – Library and Archives Canada". Collectionscanada.gc.ca. Retrieved 2012-02-21.
  6. ↑ "Dutchcharts.nl – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" (in Dutch). Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  7. ↑ "Offiziellecharts.de – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" (in German). GfK Entertainment Charts. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  8. ↑ "Charts.org.nz – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  9. ↑ Fernando Salaverri (September 2005). Sólo éxitos: año a año, 1959–2002 (1st ed.). Spain: Fundación Autor-SGAE. ISBN 84-8048-639-2.
  10. ↑ "Swisscharts.com – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Hung Medien. Retrieved September 3, 2016.
  11. ↑ "Gloria Estefan | Artist | Official Charts". UK Albums Chart Retrieved March 8, 2016.
  12. ↑ "Gloria Estefan – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Gloria Estefan. Retrieved June 2, 2012.
  13. ↑ "Canadian album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Music Canada.
  14. ↑ "Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano: Certificados 1991–1995". Solo Exitos 1959–2002 Ano A Ano.
  15. ↑ "British album certifications – Gloria Estefan – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". British Phonographic Industry. Enter Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me in the field Keywords. Select Title in the field Search by. Select album in the field By Format. Select Platinum in the field By Award. Click Search
  16. ↑ "American album certifications – Estefan, Gloria – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me". Recording Industry Association of America. If necessary, click Advanced, then click Format, then select Album, then click SEARCH
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