Gloria Estefan - Turn The — Beat Around (extended)
Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr. and Lawrence Dermer, the cover remains remarkably faithful to Vicki Sue Robinson’s 1976 original while injecting the "Latin vibe" synonymous with Miami Sound Machine.
: Reached No. 1 , marking Estefan’s first English-language chart-topper in that category. Gloria Estefan - Turn The Beat Around (Extended)
Gloria Estefan ’s 1994 rendition of "" served as a vibrant centerpiece for both the film The Specialist and her covers album, Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me . While the standard radio version runs approximately 3:52, the extended remixes—most notably Pablo's 12" Remix (7:25) and the Def Conga Mix (7:42)—elevated the track into a definitive club anthem of the mid-90s. Production and Remix Highlights Produced by Emilio Estefan Jr
: Ranked by Australian music channel Max as one of the "1000 Greatest Songs of All Time". Behind the Scenes Production and Remix Highlights : Ranked by Australian
: Remixed by Pablo Flores , Javier Garza, and Eric Schilling, this version emphasizes high-energy percussion and synth-heavy hooks.
“Gloria, basically just copied Vicki's version. She really didn't even try to change it and make it her own... but it was a great tribute.” Threads · 1 year ago
: During the recording sessions, Estefan noted that her daughter would "twist and turn and kick" whenever the rhythm played, jokingly crediting the song for her daughter's eventual career as a drummer. Perspectives on the Cover
