Abriendo Puertas (Gloria Estefan album)

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Abriendo Puertas
Gloria Estefan Abriendo Puertas.jpg
Studio album by Gloria Estefan
Released September 1995 (1995-09)
(see Release history)
Recorded Crescent Moon Studios, Miami
Genre Latin pop
Length 39:54
Label Epic
Producer Emilio Estefan Jr.
Gloria Estefan chronology
Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
(1994)Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me1994
Abriendo Puertas
(1995)
Destiny
(1996)Destiny1996
Singles from Abriendo Puertas
  1. "Abriendo Puertas"
    Released: September/October 1995
  2. "Más Allá"
    Released: December 1995
  3. "Tres Deseos"
    Released: January 1995
  4. "Dulce Amor"
    Released: March 1996 (Promotional Only)
  5. "La Parranda"
    Released: December 1996 (Promotional Only)
  6. "Felicidad"
    Released: 1996 (Promotional Only in Spain)
  7. "Lejos De Ti"
    Released: 1996 (Promotional Only in Spain)
Professional ratings
Review scores
Source Rating
Allmusic 3/5 stars[1]
Entertainment Weekly B[2]

Abriendo Puertas (Spanish: Opening Doors) is a 1995 album released by Gloria Estefan. It is her sixth studio album as a soloist and second Spanish language album released.

Album history

Abriendo Puertas was the second Spanish language studio album released by Estefan after her successful Spanish debut album, Mi Tierra.

In contrast to Mi Tierra, an album primarily influenced by Cuban music, Abriendo Puertas draws on a wider variety of Latin American musical styles.[1] For instance, the title track is an example of vallenato, a Colombian music genre. Several of the songs refer to Christmas and the New Year.

Estefan's second Spanish album won Best Tropical Latin Performance at the 1996 Grammy Awards, her second Grammy Award. The album was also awarded "Tropical Album of the Year" at the Lo Nuestro Awards.[3] The album has sold 2,3 million copies outside the USA.[4]

Track listing

Standard Track Listing
No. Title Writer(s) Length
1. "Abriendo Puertas" (Opening Doors) Kike Santander 3:52
2. "Tres Deseos" (Three Wishes) Kike Santander 3:32
3. "Más Allá" (Beyond) Kike Santander 5:22
4. "Dulce Amor" (Sweet Love) Kike Santander 3:44
5. "Farolito" (Little Lamp) Kike Santander 4:40
6. "Nuevo Día" (New Day) Kike Santander 3:36
7. "La Parranda" (The Big Party) Kike Santander 4:20
8. "Milagro" (Miracle) Kike Santander 3:38
9. "Lejos De Tí" (Far From You) Kike Santander 3:50
10. "Felicidad" (Happiness) Kike Santander 5:20
Japan Track Listing
No. Title Writer(s) Length
11. "Abriendo Puertas (Teri's Gettin' Hard Dub)" (Bonus Track) Gloria Estefan, Emilio Estefan, Jr., Jon Secada 5:13

Singles

  • "Abriendo Puertas" - Released September 1995 (U.S./Europe) / October 1995 (Japan)
  • "Más Allá" - Released December 1995
  • "Tres Deseos" - Released January 1995
  • "Dulce Amor" - Released Promotionally in U.S. Radio (March 1996); Spain & Mexico
  • "La Parranda" - Released Promotionally December 1996 in U.S. & Spain
  • "Lejos De Ti" - Released Promotionally in Spain in 1996
  • "Felicidad" - Released Promotionally in Spain in 1996

Release history

Region Date
United States September 26, 1995 (1995-09-26)
Canada October 3, 1995 (1995-10-03)
Europe September 25, 1995 (1995-09-25)
France November 13, 1995 (1995-11-13)
Japan October 19, 1995 (1995-10-19)

Charts and certifications

Awards

Year Award Show Award
1996 Grammy Award Best Tropical/Salsa Album

See also

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Abriendo Puertas at AllMusic
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  9. "Gloria Estefan – Chart history" Billboard 200 for Gloria Estefan. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
  10. "Gloria Estefan – Chart history" Billboard Top Latin Albums for Gloria Estefan. Retrieved 2 June 2012.
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