Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me

by Gloria Estefan

Overview

A stretch for Estefan, it's a genuinely worthy one, even if it sometimes strays too far from her Latin roots. This album of classic covers includes brilliant pop hits ("How Can I Be Sure," "Turn the Beat Around"), moments of genuine pathos ("Traces," "It's Too Late"), and some pure dreck ("You've Made Me So Very Happy"). While the record enhances Estefan's reputation as a savvy, sophisticated pop singer, it also lays bare her limitations, confirming that she's more stylist than soulstress. ~ Eddie Huffman

Product Details

Release Date:	10/27/2023
Label:	Music On Vinyl
UPC:	8719262014060
Rank:	2111

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Gloria Estefan   Primary Artist,Vocals (Background)
Ed Calle   Guest Artist,Sax (Tenor)
Donna Allen   Guest Artist,Vocals (Background)
Paquito D'Rivera   Clarinet
Jim Hacker   Trumpet
Clay Ostwald   Piano,Organ (Hammond)
Lawrence Dermer   Piano,Tambourine,Fender Rhodes,Vocals (Background)
Emilio Estefan, Jr.   Accordion
Frank Cornelius   Bass
Nestor Torres   Flute,Flute (Alto)
Teddy Mulet   Trombone
Gary Lindsay   Sax (Alto)
Tim Mitchell   Guitar
Whit Sidener   Sax (Alto)
Cachao   Bass
Hector Garrido   Conductor
Dana Teboe   Trombone
Charles Christopher   Vocals (Background)
Edwin Bonilla   Percussion
Jorge Casas   Bass,Mandocello
Rick Krive   Vocals (Background)
Andy Goldman   Guitar
Lauren Hammock   French Horn
Juan R. Marquez   Guitar
Randy Barlow   Trumpet
Joy Francis   Vocals (Background)
LaGaylia Frazier   Vocals (Background)
Rita Quintero   Vocals (Background)
Andrew Lewinter   French Horn
Cindy Sluka   Oboe,Horn (English)
Steve Rucker   Drums

Technical Credits

Ted Stein   Engineer
Berry Gordy, Jr.   Composer
Sylvia Robinson   Composer
Bob Ludwig   Mastering
James Cobb   Composer
Clay Ostwald   Arranger,Programming
Lawrence Dermer   Arranger,Programming
Emilio Estefan, Jr.   Producer
Eddie Brigati   Composer
Felix Cavaliere   Composer
Carole King   Composer
Fred Lipsius   Arranger
Mac Gayden   Composer
Emory Gordy Jr.   Composer
John Marascalco   Composer
Scott Perry   Engineer
Sean Chambers   Assistant Engineer
Sebastian Krys   Assistant Engineer
Pete Jackson   Composer
Neil Sedaka   Composer
Al Kooper   Arranger
Stony Browder Jr.   Arranger,Composer
Buzz Cason   Composer
Brenda Holloway   Composer
Toni Stern   Composer
Buddy Buie   Composer
Gerald Jackson   Composer
Gerry Marsden   Composer
Hector Garrido   Orchestration
Harry Noble   Composer
Scott Canto   Assistant Engineer
Patrice Holloway   Composer
August Darnell   Composer
J.R. Cobb   Composer
Frank E. Wilson   Composer
Charles Calello   Arranger
Jorge Casas   Arranger,Programming
Howard Greenfield   Composer
Ron Taylor   Engineer
Mike Couzzi   Engineer
Bert Keyes   Composer
Les Maguire   Composer
Patrice Levinson   Engineer
Les Chadwick   Composer
Freddie Marsden   Composer
Mark Gruber   Assistant Engineer
Nancy Donald   Art Direction
Nathaniel Seidman   Arranger,Programming
Alberto Tolot   Photography
Steve Robillard   Assistant Engineer
Marcelo Anez   Assistant Engineer
Frank Wilson   Composer
Hooshik   Design
Yvonne Yedibalian   Assistant Engineer
Eric Schilling   Mixing,Engineer
George Motola   Composer