Joselito, “El Ruiseñor” – Gloria’s “party piece” when she was little ***
Gerry & The Pacemakers, “Ferry Cross the Mersey” – heard this just after she moved to Texas aged 6 ***
Johnny Mathis, “Chances Are” or “Wonderful! Wonderful!” – for her mum ***
Mel Carter, “Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me” – being a teenager
Carole King, “You’ve Got a Friend” – first album she bought and used in talent shows ***
Elton John, “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” – emotional release when caring for her father ***
Stevie Wonder, “Golden Lady” – music to take you to a different place
The Beatles, “Till There was You” – for her cousin (who sent away for a piece of the Beatles’ sheets) and learning to play the guitar
The Carpenters, “We’ve Only Just Begun” – a fellow alto and emotion/honesty in music ***
Van McCoy, “The Hustle” – meeting Emilio
Los Coke, “Sabor A Mi” – meeting Emilio
Carlos Gardel, “El Día Que Me Quieras” – their wedding song
Emily Estefan, “Reigns” – from her daughter’s album
Gloria Gaynor – „I Will Survive“ – because I had to survive and Gloria Gaynor is a good and has added depth to the song even more so
P!nk – „But We Lost It“ – one of the songs that rip my heart out and I think Pink is one of the most well-rounded artist in today’s world
Gloria Estefan & Carlinhos Brown – „Magalenha“ – great chance to work with one of my favorite Brazilian artist and a great women empowerment song