Live & Unwrapped
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The Live & Unwrapped is the fifth special concert
by singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan
, the tour was a special show made only to launch the album Unwrapped
, the show was made at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace
, Las Vegas
.
The tour had seven non-consecutives days, including October 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in 2003.
The show has dancers, choreography, special effects and everything to make it into what is called a Vegas show.
The set list featured mostly new songs from the album, but a lot of Gloria's greatest hits were also included on the show, almost at least one song of every albums were included, however were four albums that weren't included on the show, those were Eyes Of Innocence
, Abriendo Puertas, Gloria!
and Alma Caribeña
.
This same list would be used for Estefan's 2004 tour Live & Re-Wrapped Tour
, but with some new songs including principally from the album gloria!
.
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Concert
A concert is a live performance before an audience. The performance may be by a single musician, sometimes then called a recital, or by a musical ensemble, such as an orchestra, a choir, or a musical band...
by singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan
Gloria Estefan
Gloria María Milagrosa Fajardo García de Estefan; known professionally as Gloria Estefan is a Cuban-born American singer, songwriter, and actress. Known as the "Queen Of Latin Pop", she is in the top 100 best selling music artists with over 100 million albums sold worldwide, 31.5 million of those...
, the tour was a special show made only to launch the album Unwrapped
Unwrapped (Gloria Estefan album)
Unwrapped is the tenth studio solo album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the twenty-fourth album overall, released in 2003.-Album history:...
, the show was made at The Colosseum in Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace
Caesars Palace is a luxury hotel and casino located on the Las Vegas Strip in Paradise, Nevada, an unincorporated township in Clark County, Nevada, United States in the Las Vegas metropolitan area. Caesars Palace is owned and operated by Caesars Entertainment Corp....
, Las Vegas
Las Vegas metropolitan area
The Las Vegas Valley is the heart of the Las Vegas-Paradise, NV MSA also known as the Las Vegas–Paradise–Henderson MSA which includes all of Clark County, Nevada, and is a metropolitan area in the southern part of the U.S. state of Nevada. The Valley is defined by the Las Vegas Valley landform, a ...
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The tour had seven non-consecutives days, including October 10, 11, 12, 16, 17, 18 and 19 in 2003.
Show history
This show became in the first public appearance by Estefan to promote herself for an album or to any other artistic work since her show in 2001 One Night Only At The Mandalay Bay, this show became on her fifth special concert-ever given.The show has dancers, choreography, special effects and everything to make it into what is called a Vegas show.
The set list featured mostly new songs from the album, but a lot of Gloria's greatest hits were also included on the show, almost at least one song of every albums were included, however were four albums that weren't included on the show, those were Eyes Of Innocence
Eyes of Innocence (Miami Sound Machine album)
Eyes of Innocence is the 8th studio album released by the Miami Sound Machine, and their first English language studio album, released in 1984 .-Album history:This release was the first mainstream release by the Miami Sound Machine...
, Abriendo Puertas, Gloria!
Gloria!
gloria! is the eighth studio album released by American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released in 1998 by Epic Records .-Album history:gloria! is a groove-oriented, exuberant, Disco influenced album...
and Alma Caribeña
Alma Caribeña
Alma Caribeña is the ninth studio solo album and third Spanish album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the twenty-second overall, released in 2000.-Album history:...
.
- From Primitive LovePrimitive LovePrimitive Love is the 9th studio album released by the Miami Sound Machine, and their second English language studio album. It was released in 1985 .-Album history:...
: "CongaConga (song)"Conga" is the first single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love.-Song history:...
" and "Words Get in the WayWords Get in the Way"Words Get in the Way" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love...
". - From Let It Loose: "Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouRhythm Is Gonna Get You"Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" is a song written by Enrique Garcia and Gloria Estefan, and released by Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the album Let it Loose ....
", "Can't Stay Away from YouCan't Stay Away from You"Can't Stay Away from You" is the title of a 1988 single by singer Gloria Estefan, credited to Estefan and her former band, the Miami Sound Machine. The song was the third single released off their multi-platinum album, Let It Loose...
", 1-2-31-2-3 (Gloria Estefan song)"1-2-3" is a popular song by Gloria Estefan and her former band, Miami Sound Machine. It was written by Estefan and former band member Enrique "Kiki" Garcia and appears on the multi-platinum album Let It Loose....
" and "Anything for YouAnything for You (Gloria Estefan song)"Anything for You" is a popular song and ballad written by Gloria Estefan and sung by Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. The song appeared on their 1987 album, Let It Loose. "Anything for You" became a number-one song in the United States during the year 1988; it was the band's first...
". - From Cuts Both WaysCuts Both WaysCuts Both Ways is a 1989 album by Gloria Estefan. It was the first studio album credited to Estefan as a solo artist, but is her 11th album overall including her work with the band the Miami Sound Machine...
: "Get on Your FeetGet on Your Feet"Get On Your Feet" is a single by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 in U.S., Japan and UK and in 1990 in Europe as the second single from the album Cuts Both Ways....
", "Here We Are", "Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)Oye mi Canto (Hear my Voice)"Oye Mi Canto " was the second single by Gloria Estefan from her first album as a solo artist "Cuts Both Ways", released in August 1989 in Europe and the rest of the world in 1990 as the fourth single from the album Cuts Both Ways....
" and "Don't Wanna Lose YouDon't Wanna Lose You"Don't Wanna Lose You" is a song written and recorded by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 as the first single from the album Cuts Both Ways and reached number one in the U.S., where it became her second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100...
". - From Into the LightInto the LightInto the Light is singer Chris de Burgh's eighth studio album, released by A&M Records in 1986. The album is notable for containing what is easily de Burgh's biggest hit, "The Lady in Red", one of the most instantly recognisable and oft-played love songs...
: "Live for Loving YouLive for Loving You"Live for Loving You" is a single by Cuban American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1991 worldwide as the fourth and last single from her third solo album Into the Light.-Song history:...
". - From Mi TierraMi TierraMi Tierra is the third studio solo album and first Latin solo album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is her 15th overall, released in 1993 .- History :...
: "Mi TierraMi Tierra (song)"Mi Tierra" was the first single released by Gloria Estefan on her first Spanish album Mi Tierra, it was written by Estefano based on inspirations by Estefan.-Song history:...
" and "Con Los Años Que Me QuedanCon Los Años Que Me Quedan"Con los años que me quedan" is a song by Gloria Estefan, released as her second single from her first Spanish album Mi Tierra.-Song history:...
". - From Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me: "Turn the Beat AroundTurn the Beat AroundIn 1994 , the song was recorded by Gloria Estefan for the soundtrack to the film The Specialist. Released as a single, it became a hit reaching #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is also featured on Estefan's fourth solo album Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. She also sang the song as her opening...
". - From DestinyDestiny (Gloria Estefan album)Destiny is the seventh studio solo album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the nineteenth of her career overall. It was released in 1996.-Album history:...
: "Reach" and "You'll Be Mine (Party Time)You'll Be Mine (Party Time)"You'll Be Mine " is a song by Gloria Estefan, released as a the second single from her seventh studio album Destiny, in 1996.-Song history:...
". - From UnwrappedUnwrapped (Gloria Estefan album)Unwrapped is the tenth studio solo album released by American singer Gloria Estefan, but is the twenty-fourth album overall, released in 2003.-Album history:...
: "WrappedWrapped (Gloria Estefan song)"Wrapped" is a song written by the Peruvian singer and songwriter Gian Marco and sung by Gloria Stefan, released as the first single from her tenth studio album Unwrapped...
", Hoy", "In the Meantime", "Te AmareTe Amaré"Te Amaré" was the fourth single released by Gloria Estefan on her tenth studio album Unwrapped. The single was exclusively released in Spain, and became a big hit.-Formats and track listings:...
", "I Wish YouI Wish You"I Wish You" was the third single released by Gloria Estefan on her tenth studio album Unwrapped. The single was not released for commercial purpose, only were sent promotional CD singles to radio stations at U.S., while was released as CD single format only at Europe.-From the Artist:"I Wish You"...
" and "Your PictureTu Fotografía"Tu Fotografía" was the fifth and final single released by Gloria Estefan on her tenth studio album Unwrapped. The single wasn't released for commercial purpose, only were sent promotional CD singles to radio stations at U.S. and Argentina...
".
This same list would be used for Estefan's 2004 tour Live & Re-Wrapped Tour
Live & Re-Wrapped Tour
The Live Re-Wrapped is the sixth concert tour by singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan, the tour crossed the most important cities from the United States and initially was slated to cross to the European continent, but was cancelled due unknown reasons....
, but with some new songs including principally from the album gloria!
Gloria!
gloria! is the eighth studio album released by American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released in 1998 by Epic Records .-Album history:gloria! is a groove-oriented, exuberant, Disco influenced album...
.
Set list
- "Intro"
- "Get on Your FeetGet on Your Feet"Get On Your Feet" is a single by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 in U.S., Japan and UK and in 1990 in Europe as the second single from the album Cuts Both Ways....
" - "Turn the Beat AroundTurn the Beat AroundIn 1994 , the song was recorded by Gloria Estefan for the soundtrack to the film The Specialist. Released as a single, it became a hit reaching #13 on the Billboard Hot 100 and is also featured on Estefan's fourth solo album Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me. She also sang the song as her opening...
" - "1-2-31-2-3 (Gloria Estefan song)"1-2-3" is a popular song by Gloria Estefan and her former band, Miami Sound Machine. It was written by Estefan and former band member Enrique "Kiki" Garcia and appears on the multi-platinum album Let It Loose....
" - "Your PictureTu Fotografía"Tu Fotografía" was the fifth and final single released by Gloria Estefan on her tenth studio album Unwrapped. The single wasn't released for commercial purpose, only were sent promotional CD singles to radio stations at U.S. and Argentina...
" - "Here We Are"
- "In the Meantime"
- Medley:
- "Mi TierraMi Tierra (song)"Mi Tierra" was the first single released by Gloria Estefan on her first Spanish album Mi Tierra, it was written by Estefano based on inspirations by Estefan.-Song history:...
" - "Oye Mi Canto (Hear My Voice)Oye mi Canto (Hear my Voice)"Oye Mi Canto " was the second single by Gloria Estefan from her first album as a solo artist "Cuts Both Ways", released in August 1989 in Europe and the rest of the world in 1990 as the fourth single from the album Cuts Both Ways....
"
- "Mi Tierra
- "Hoy" (Salsa Mix)
- "Con Los Años Que Me QuedanCon Los Años Que Me Quedan"Con los años que me quedan" is a song by Gloria Estefan, released as her second single from her first Spanish album Mi Tierra.-Song history:...
" - "WrappedWrapped (Gloria Estefan song)"Wrapped" is a song written by the Peruvian singer and songwriter Gian Marco and sung by Gloria Stefan, released as the first single from her tenth studio album Unwrapped...
" - "Te AmaréTe Amaré"Te Amaré" was the fourth single released by Gloria Estefan on her tenth studio album Unwrapped. The single was exclusively released in Spain, and became a big hit.-Formats and track listings:...
" - Ballad Medley:
- "Words Get in the WayWords Get in the Way"Words Get in the Way" was the third single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love...
" - "Anything for YouAnything for You (Gloria Estefan song)"Anything for You" is a popular song and ballad written by Gloria Estefan and sung by Estefan and Miami Sound Machine. The song appeared on their 1987 album, Let It Loose. "Anything for You" became a number-one song in the United States during the year 1988; it was the band's first...
" - "Can't Stay Away from YouCan't Stay Away from You"Can't Stay Away from You" is the title of a 1988 single by singer Gloria Estefan, credited to Estefan and her former band, the Miami Sound Machine. The song was the third single released off their multi-platinum album, Let It Loose...
" - "Don't Wanna Lose YouDon't Wanna Lose You"Don't Wanna Lose You" is a song written and recorded by Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1989 as the first single from the album Cuts Both Ways and reached number one in the U.S., where it became her second number-one single on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100...
" - "Reach"
- "Words Get in the Way
- "Rhythm Is Gonna Get YouRhythm Is Gonna Get You"Rhythm Is Gonna Get You" is a song written by Enrique Garcia and Gloria Estefan, and released by Gloria Estefan & The Miami Sound Machine in 1987 as the lead single from the album Let it Loose ....
" - "CongaConga (song)"Conga" is the first single released by the American band Miami Sound Machine led by Gloria Estefan on their second English language album, and ninth overall, Primitive Love.-Song history:...
" - "Live for Loving YouLive for Loving You"Live for Loving You" is a single by Cuban American singer and songwriter Gloria Estefan. It was released in 1991 worldwide as the fourth and last single from her third solo album Into the Light.-Song history:...
" - "You'll Be Mine (Party Time)You'll Be Mine (Party Time)"You'll Be Mine " is a song by Gloria Estefan, released as a the second single from her seventh studio album Destiny, in 1996.-Song history:...
" - "I Wish YouI Wish You"I Wish You" was the third single released by Gloria Estefan on her tenth studio album Unwrapped. The single was not released for commercial purpose, only were sent promotional CD singles to radio stations at U.S., while was released as CD single format only at Europe.-From the Artist:"I Wish You"...
" - "Te AmaréTe Amaré"Te Amaré" was the fourth single released by Gloria Estefan on her tenth studio album Unwrapped. The single was exclusively released in Spain, and became a big hit.-Formats and track listings:...
" (Reprise)
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Tour dates
| Date | City | State | Venue | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United States. | |||||
| October 10, 2003 | Las Vegas, Nevada Las Vegas is the most populous city in the U.S. state of Nevada and is also the county seat of Clark County, Nevada. Las Vegas is an internationally renowned major resort city for gambling, shopping, and fine dining. The city bills itself as The Entertainment Capital of the World, and is famous... |
Nevada Nevada is a state in the western, mountain west, and southwestern regions of the United States. With an area of and a population of about 2.7 million, it is the 7th-largest and 35th-most populous state. Over two-thirds of Nevada's people live in the Las Vegas metropolitan area, which contains its... |
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| October 11, 2003 | |||||
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| October 16, 2003 | |||||
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Miami Sound Machine
- Randy Barlow - Musical Director / Trumpet / Keyboards
- Tommy Maestsu - Guitar / Vocals
- Peter Parente - Guitar
- Edwin Bonilla - Percussion
- Eduardo Rodriguez - Percussion
- Archie Pena - Percussion
- Olbin Burgos - Drums
- Jorge Casas - Bass
- Clay Ostwald - Assistant Musical Director / Keyboards
- Herman "Teddy" Mulet - Trumpet / Keyboards / Trombone
- Mike Scaglione - Sax / Flute / Clarinet / Accordion
- Tom Timko - Saxes / Clarinet
- Doug Michaels - Trumpet
- Donna AllenDonna AllenDonna Allen is an American dance pop singer, born in Key West, Florida, and raised in Tampa. At one point a cheerleader for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, she got her start performing in the bands Hi-Octane and Trama before launching a solo career. She also sang backup on tour for Gloria Estefan for...
- Vocals - Juan "Cheito" Quinonez - Vocals
- Yisel Duque - Vocals
Dancers
- Paul Benshoof
- Alex Estornel
- Reina Hidalgo
- Tyrone Jackson
- Desin Jevon
- Kira Morris
- Mike Morris
- Elizaneth Ramos
- Stephanie Spanski
- Christian Vinvent
Choreography
- Kenny OrtegaKenny OrtegaKenneth John "Kenny" Ortega is an American producer, director, and choreographer. He is known for directing the High School Musical trilogy and Michael Jackson's This Is It concert tour.-Life and career:...
- Live & Unwrapped Stage Show Director & Choreographer
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