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Here We Are (Gloria Estefan song)
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Wikipedia article
{{Infobox song
| name = Here We Are
| cover = Here_We_Are_US_Cassette.jpg
| alt =
| caption = US Cassette Single
| type = single
| artist = Gloria Estefan
| album = Cuts Both Ways
| B-side =
| released = December 1989
| recorded =
| studio =
| venue =
| genre = Pop
| length = 4:49 (Album Version)
4:49 (Portuguese Version)
| label = Epic
| writer = Gloria Estefan
| producer = Emilio Estefan, Jr.
Jorge Casas
Clay Ostwald
| prev_title = Get on Your Feet
| prev_year = 1989
| next_title = Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)
| next_year = 1989/1990
| misc =
}}
"'Here We Are'" is a song by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 in the United States and in 1990 to the rest of the world as the third single of her debut solo album, 'Cuts Both Ways' (1989). It was released with the B-side song "Don't Let the Sun Catch You Crying", that was included on the European version, later to appear on the 'Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me' album. A Portuguese version of the song, "Toda Pra Voc," is included on the compilation 'Exitos De Gloria Estefan' as well as the Brazilian edition of the 'Cuts Both Ways' album. As a duet for her special television concert 'All The Way Concert', Celine Dion performed this song, while Estefan sang Dion's song, "Because You Loved Me". A new Spanish version called "Tu y yo" was released in July 2019 on Estefan's official YouTube channel, celebrating the 30th anniversary of the song. This version was also included on her 2020 album 'Brazil305'.
Critical reception
Matthew Hocter from Albumism said "Here We Are" is the "epitome of what 80s ballads executed with pure perfection were all about". He picked it as one of the "highlights" of 'Cuts Both Ways'. AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier declared it as a "super" song. Maryann Scheufele from AXS called it a "beautiful love song", adding that it "suggests how quickly time passes and love happens. Gloria Estefan has a powerful voice in this love song as she sings that there is "nothing I can do to keep from loving you" believably. Be reassured by love as you listen."
Bill Coleman from 'Billboard' noted that "beautifully etched acoustic guitar strumming frames Estefan's warm and inviting vocals". A reviewer from 'Entertainment Weekly' opined that the song "croon along smoothly". British newspaper 'Lennox Herald' described it as a "ballad of heartbreaking lament", where Estefan demonstrates her "glorious feel for a ballad." They added that the Carpenters "would have been proud of you".'Lennox Herald'. February 23, 1990. p.24. Retrieved November 27, 2020. Also Pop Rescue noted that "acoustic guitars gently strum in the background, and a scattering of piano help this song step back and let Glorias vocals shine."
Chart performance
"Here We Are" continued Estefan's success on the 'Billboard' Hot 100 chart, becoming Estefan's ninth Top 10 single, peaking at number six in 1990. It also went to number one on the American adult contemporary chart and remained in the top spot for five weeks. Overseas, the song peaked at number 23 on the UK Singles Chart, number seven in Ireland and number 13 in the Netherlands.
Usage in media
"Here We Are" was used for the Cruz and Eden characters on the American soap opera 'Santa Barbara'. The song also appeared in an episode of the NBC daytime soap opera 'Another World' in early 1990 as well as a 1990 episode of 'One Life to Live' on ABC.
Charts
Weekly charts
Year-end charts
Track listings
Official versions
# Album Version — (4:49)
# Portuguese Version ("Toda Pr Voc") — (4:49)
# English Version on 'Brazil305' — (4:40)
# Spanish Version on 'Brazil305' ("T Y Yo") — (4:40)
Release history
References
Category:1989 songs
Category:1989 singles
Category:Gloria Estefan songs
Category:Songs written by Gloria Estefan
Category:Epic Records singles
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Song recordings produced by Emilio Estefan
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