I See Your Smile

"I See Your Smile"
	Worldwide single cover art
Single by Gloria Estefan
from the album Greatest Hits
Released	February 1993
Recorded	1992
Genre	Pop
Length	4:36
Label	Epic
Songwriter(s)	Jon Secada; Miguel A. Morejon;
Producer(s)	Emilio Estefan, Jr.; Jorge Casas; Clay Ostwald;
Gloria Estefan singles chronology
Music video
	"I See Your Smile" on YouTube

"I See Your Smile" is a single by American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in February 1993 by Epic Records in Europe, the UK and the US as the third single worldwide, and second in America, from her first compilation album, Greatest Hits (1992). The song was written by Jon Secada and Miguel A. Morejon and produced by Emilio Estefan, Jr., Jorge Casas and Clay Ostwald. In the US, the song was released instead of the "Miami Hit Mix / Megamix" medley, which was the second single released in most of the world outside America. The song performed well on the Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks chart, peaking at number 3. It is a Latin-pop ballad about someone who cannot get over their lost love. The video co-starred movie actor Andy García as a waiter at a restaurant.

Critical reception

AllMusic editor Jason Birchmeier said it is a "beautiful" song.[1] Maryann Scheufele from AXS wrote, "A love song favorite like a great car is remembered. From this 1992 song comes the idea that love and taking chances combine to bring success. Gloria closes her eyes to see the smile of the one she loves and sings about that light in her life. When Gloria sings "I love you" you know she had the support of love when she took a chance."[2] Larry Flick from Billboard stated that "her recognizable alto adds color to a soft and romantic tune, co-penned by protégé Jon Secada. Far more top-40-friendly than the previous "Always Tomorrow"."[3] Randy Clark from Cashbox said that "this light, tenderized love ballad should garner decent Adult Contemporary rotation even without the big ballad payoff associated with other slower Estefan hits".[4] Dave Sholin from Gavin Report commented, "Much more than just an instantly identifiable voice, Gloria's delivery cuts to the soul and meaning of the lyric, in this case written by Jon Secada and his pal Miguel Morejon. Sweetness and sincerity expressed in song."[5]

Official versions

Original versions

Album Version – 4:36
Video Version – 4:33
Single Version – 4:34
iTunes Originals Version 2007 – 3:42

Track listings

U.S. & Canada Cassette Single (34T 74847) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Single Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:34
2.	"Megamix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet)	Enrique Garcia, Gloria Estefan, John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald	5:21

U.S. & Canada 7" Vinyl Single (34 74847) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Single Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:34
2.	"Megamix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet)	Enrique Garcia, Gloria Estefan, John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald	5:21

U.S. Promo CD Single (ESK 74847) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Single Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:34
2.	"Megamix" (Dr. Beat, Conga, Rhythm Is Gonna Get You, 1-2-3, Get On Your Feet)	Enrique Garcia, Gloria Estefan, John DeFaria, Jorge Casas, Clay Ostwald	5:21

Europe CD Single (EPC 658945 1) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Video Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:33
2.	"Si Voy A Perderte" (Don't Wanna Lose You - Spanish Version)	Gloria Estefan	4:06

Europe CD Maxi-Single (EPC 658945 2) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Video Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:33
2.	"Si Voy A Perderte" (Don't Wanna Lose You - Spanish Version)	Gloria Estefan	4:06
3.	"Nayib's Song (I Am Here For You)"	Gloria Estefan	4:39

Europe 7" Vinyl Single (EPC 658945 7) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Video Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:33
2.	"Si Voy A Perderte" (Don't Wanna Lose You - Spanish Version)	Gloria Estefan	4:06

Spain Promo 7" Vinyl Single (ARIE 3168) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile"	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:58

U.K. CD Maxi-Single (658961 2) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Video Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:33
2.	"Nayib's Song (I Am Here For You)"	Gloria Estefan	4:39
3.	"Si Voy A Perderte" (Don't Wanna Lose You - Spanish Version)	Gloria Estefan	4:06

U.K. Cassette Single (658961 4) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Video Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:33
2.	"Si Voy A Perderte" (Don't Wanna Lose You - Spanish Version)	Gloria Estefan	4:06

U.K. 7" Vinyl Single (658961 7) [February 1993]
No.	Title	Writer(s)	Length
1.	"I See Your Smile" (Video Version)	Jon Secada, Miguel A. Morejon	4:33
2.	"Si Voy A Perderte" (Don't Wanna Lose You - Spanish Version)	Gloria Estefan	4:06

Charts

Chart (1993)	Peak position
UK Singles (OCC)[6]	49
US Billboard Hot 100[7]	48
US Adult Contemporary (Billboard)[8]	3

Release history

Region	Date
United States	February 1993
Europe	February 1993
United Kingdom	13 February 1993

References

"Gloria Estefan - The Essential Gloria Estefan". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 February 2020.
Scheufele, Maryann (29 November 2014). "10 of Gloria Estefan's best songs". AXS. Retrieved 16 April 2020.
Flick, Larry (30 January 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 83. Retrieved 26 October 2020.
Clark, Randy (6 February 1993). "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 5. Retrieved 2 November 2020.
Sholin, Dave (22 January 1993). "Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 44. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
"Gloria Estefan: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
"Gloria Estefan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2020.
"Gloria Estefan Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2020.

External links

Lyrics of this song at MetroLyrics

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[1] "Gloria Estefan - The Essential Gloria Estefan". AllMusic. Retrieved 24 February 2020.

[2] Scheufele, Maryann (29 November 2014). "10 of Gloria Estefan's best songs". AXS. Retrieved 16 April 2020.

[3] Flick, Larry (30 January 1993). "Single Reviews" (PDF). Billboard. p. 83. Retrieved 26 October 2020.

[4] Clark, Randy (6 February 1993). "Music Reviews: Singles" (PDF). Cashbox. p. 5. Retrieved 2 November 2020.

[5] Sholin, Dave (22 January 1993). "Singles" (PDF). Gavin Report. p. 44. Retrieved 16 October 2020.

[sc_UKsinglesbyname_Gloria_Estefan-6] "Gloria Estefan: Artist Chart History". Official Charts Company. Retrieved August 13, 2020.

[sc_Billboardhot100_Gloria_Estefan-7] "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Hot 100)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2020.

[sc_Billboardadultcontemporary_Gloria_Estefan-8] "Gloria Estefan Chart History (Adult Contemporary)". Billboard. Retrieved August 13, 2020.

Gloria Estefan singles
1980s	"Dr. Beat" "Prisoner of Love" "I Need a Man" "Conga" "Bad Boy" "Words Get in the Way" "Falling in Love (Uh-Oh)" "Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" "Betcha Say That" "Can't Stay Away from You" "Anything for You" "1-2-3" "Don't Wanna Lose You" "Get on Your Feet" "Here We Are"
1990s	"Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)" "Cuts Both Ways" "Renacer" "Coming Out of the Dark" "Seal Our Fate" "Remember Me with Love" "Can't Forget You" "Live for Loving You" "Always Tomorrow" "Megamix" "I See Your Smile" "Hasta Amarte" "Go Away" "Mi Tierra" "Con Los Años Que Me Quedan" "Tradición" "Montuno "¡Sí Señor!..." "Mi Buen Amor" "Ayer" "Turn the Beat Around" "Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me" "Everlasting Love" "It's Too Late" "Cherchez La Femme" "Abriendo Puertas" "Más Allá" "Tres Deseos" "Dulce Amor" "La Parranda" "Reach" "You'll Be Mine (Party Time)" "I'm Not Giving You Up" "Higher" "Show Me the Way Back to Your Heart" "No Pretendo" "Heaven's What I Feel/Corazón Prohibido" "En El Jardín" "Oye!" "Cuba Libre" "Don't Let This Moment End" "Santo Santo" "Music of My Heart"
2000–2010s	"No Me Dejes de Querer" "Como Me Duele Perderte" "Tres Gotas De Agua Bendita" "Por Un Beso" "You Can't Walk Away from Love" "Out of Nowhere" "Y-Tu-Conga" "Wrapped/Hoy" "I Wish You" "Te Amaré" "Tu Fotografía" "Doctor Pressure" "No Llores" "Me Odio" "Píntame De Colores" "Wepa" "Hotel Nacional" "Cuando Hay Amor"
Other	"What More Can I Give "Somos El Mundo" "Almost Like Praying"
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