A very amazing angelic reaction 👼🏼! I see 👁👁 you have reacted to Jon Secada before: Just Another Day. Angel was released as the third single from Jon Secada's 1992 album: Jon Secada. A Spanish version of the song was also released. It was written by Jon Secada and Miguel A Morejon. It was produced by Emilio Estefan Jr. The song reached #1 on the Hot Latin Songs chart, #3 on the Adult Contemporary chart, #9 Mainstream Top 40 and #18 on the Hot 100. It also peaked at #1 in the capital cities of Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Panama, #2 in Chile, #4 in Panama, and #15 in Mexico. It was ranked as the #14 song on the 1992 year end Adult Contemporary chart. The music video was directed by Jim Yukich. Following the success of the Spanish versions of the songs: "Just Another Day" and "Angel", the record label decided to release an all-Spanish-language album for Jon Secada: Otro Día Más Sin Verte (1992). Jon Secada performed the song during the KISS And Unite AIDS benefit concert at Irvine Meadows Amphitheatre in Irvine, California, in April 1993. At the 1993 Acapulco Festival in Monterrey, Mexico, Jon Secada concluded his set performance with the song: "Angel". A review in El Siglo De Torreón noted that the audience was captivated by his performance, highlighting the song's role in his success in the country. It received a nomination for Pop Song of the Year at the 1993 Premio Lo Nuestro. It received the ASCAP Pop Music Award for being among the most-performed song of 1993.Miguel A Morejon and Gloria Estefan received the BMI Songwriter Award for composing the Spanish version of the song: "Angel". On April 7, 1995, Jon Secada performed the song and dedicated it to Selena 🙏🏼, who was shot and killed a week earlier, at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion in The Woodlands, Texas. Jon Secada referred to the song as being the most romantic song of his musical career, noting that people often associate him with the recording. Jon Secada described his musical style as a fusion of Pop and R&B, infused with a touch of Latin flavor in the percussion. Critical Reception 🗣: Colin Larkin in The Encyclopedia of Popular Music, described "Angel" as being a romantic Pop track. Larry Flick of Billboard believed that Jon Secada had the potential to replicate the broad chart success of "Just Another Day". Larry Flick described it as an elegant piece where Jon Secada demonstrates a commendable vocal range and strength comparable to Michael Bolton while avoiding unnecessary bravado. Larry Flick found Gloria Estefan's Spanish translation of the lyrics to be a nice touch. Chuck Taylor, also from Billboard, expressed the view that Jon Secada had a revolutionary impact on top 40 radio in the 1990s with the singles: "Just Another Day", "Angel", and "If You Go", likening it to a blowtorch on the airwaves. Chuck Taylor opined that Jon Secada exerted significant influence in both the Spanish and English markets with "Just Another Day", "If You Go", and "Angel". Music critic Ramiro Burr found Jon Secada to have passionately poured his emotions into "Angel", adding a touch of intensity to the song, calling it a perfectly suited song for slow dancing on prom night. Jan DeKnock of Chicago Tribune named "Angel" as their pick song of the week, calling it an alluring track. Steve Morse, from Boston Globe, provided a more positive review of "Angel". Steve Morse felt that Jon Secada possessed one of the "smoothest new Pop voices" on tracks "Just Another Day", "Angel", and "Do You Believe In Us?", which allowed him to make a significant crossover between the Top 40 and Latin music charts. Mary Ann Bourbeau of Courier News, found Jon Secada's vocal delivery in "Angel" to be smooth. Charles Runnells of The News Press, called it a romantic hit single that, along with "Just Another Day", enhanced Jon Secada's music sales. Lyrics 📝: I, I can't read the future But I still want to hold you close Right now, I need that from you So give me the morning Sharing another day With you, is all I want to know And baby I, I've tried to forget you But the light of your eyes still shines You shine like an angel A spirit that won't let me go No, I, I didn't want to tell you Things I didn't want to know myself I was afraid to show But you, you gave me a reason A reason to face the truth Oh yes you did To face the truth, face the truth, face the truth And baby I, I've tried to forget you But the light of your eyes still shines, shines You shines like an angel A spirit that won't let me go Won't let me go Let go of my heart And baby I, I've tried to forget you But the light of your eyes still shines Like an angel A spirit that won't let me go I know Won't let me go Jon Secada Info 📰: Juan Ramírez aka Jon Secada was born on October 4, 1961 in Havana, Cuba. Jon Secada is a singer. He has won two Grammy Awards and sold 15 million records, making him one of the best-selling Latin music artists. His music fuses Funk, Soul, Pop and Latin percussion. Jon Secada has written songs for Gloria Estefan, Ricky Martin, and Jennifer Lopez. He has toured with Luciano Pavarotti and recorded duets with Jim Brickman, Olivia Newton-John, and Frank Sinatra. Jon Secada has performed several times at A Capitol Fourth, an annual Independence Day concert from the United States Capitol televised by PBS. In 1971, the Secadas received permission to emigrate from Cuba and moved to Miami. His parents opened a coffee shop. Jon Secada was raised in Hialeah, Florida. In 1979, Jon Secada graduated from Hialeah Senior High School in Hialeah, Florida. During his performance of A Christmas Carol in 11th grade, he says he realized his musical potential and was encouraged by teachers to pursue music as a career. After graduating from high school, Secada attended the Frost School of Music at the University of Miami, where he received a Bachelor of Music in 1983 and a Master of Music in Jazz vocal performance in 1986. He graduated cum-laude and was later inducted into the Iron Arrow Honor Society, the highest honor bestowed by the University of Miami. From 1986 to 1991, Jon Secada was a teacher at Miami Dade College. In 1986, Jon Secada's University of Miami acquaintances introduced him to Emilio Estefan, a musician in Miami Sound Machine and husband of Gloria Estefan. Emilio Estefan listened to one of Jon Secada's demo tapes and then became Jon Secada's mentor and manager. This led to Jon Secada becoming a backup singer for Miami Sound Machine. In 1991, Jon Secada co-wrote and was a backup singer for the single: "Coming Out Of The Dark", a number-one hit song inspired by a tour-bus accident involving Gloria Estefan in 1990, in which her back was broken. In 1992, he released his self-titled debut album: Jon Secada, which sold 7 million copies. In 1994, he performed a duet with Frank Sinatra, a re-recording of the song: "The Best Is Yet To Come," released on Sinatra's album: Duets II. He also performed at the awards for Miss Venezuela 1994. In 1995, he performed on Broadway in the musical stage play: Grease, and he also presented at the 49th Tony Awards. He also recorded the song: "If I Never Knew You", a duet with Shanice for Pocahontas. In 1999, he co-wrote and co-produced the single: "She's All I Ever Had", for Ricky Martin. In 2003, he performed in the musical: Cabaret. He also co-wrote the song: "Juramento", for Ricky Martin. From 2006 to 2009 Jon Secada was a judge on Latin American Idol for its entire four-season run. In 2007, he co-wrote three songs, and performed in one, on Lilian Garcia's album: ¡Quiero Vivir!. In 2017, he released a tribute album with cover versions of songs by Benny Moré. Jon Secada has created the Jon Secada Music Scholarship at the University of Miami, raised funds for The Recording Academy's effort "Keeping Music In Schools," and supports many initiatives including the Pediatric AIDS Unit at Jackson Memorial Hospital, Make-A-Wish Foundation and the Boys & Girls Clubs of America. Jon Secada still performs his music live on stage in 2024. Jon Secada Albums 📀: Jon Secada (1992) Otro Día Más Sin Verte (1992) Heart, Soul & A Voice (1994) Si Te Vas (1994) Amor (1995) Secada (1997) Better Part Of Me (2000) The Gift (2001) Amanecer (2002) Same Dream (2005) A Christmas Fiesta aka Una Fiesta Navideña (2007) Expressions (2009) Classics/Clasicos (2010) Otra Vez (2011) To Beny Moré With Love (2017) Some more good Jon Secada songs 🎶: Wishes, Love With A Smile, Dias Como Hoy, Do You Really Want Me?, Mental Picture, Do You Believe In Us, One Of A Kind, Believe, Tiempo Al Tiempo, Cuando El Tiempo Nos Castiga, If I Never Knew You, Whipped, Break The Walls, If You Go, Papi, Ciego De Amor, Too Late Too Soon, Where Do I Go From You, Es Por Ti, La Magia De Tu Amor, Stop, The Last Goodbye, Window To My Heart, Quiero Vivir La Vida Amandote, There's No Sunshine Anymore, Dentro De Ti, Center, Ay! Bueno, Por Amor, Feliz Navidad, Still I Rise, Lost Inside Your Heart, What I Did For Love, I Will Always Remember, We Are Free, Dejame Quererte (Mi Secreto), I'm Never Too Far Away, Silent Night, Anjo (Angel), Volverás, Tu, Free, Dreams That I Carry, Take Me, If You Go, Good Feelings, Fat Chance, La La La, Don't Be Silly, Eyes Of A Fool, Días Como Hoy, One Of A Kind, Time Heals, After All Is Said And Done, Puedes Llegar, Heaven Is You, Ready For Love, Get Me Over You, It's Enough, Who Will Take Care Of Me, Forever (Is As Long As It Lasts), Europa, Always Something, Dime Quien Fue, Stay, With A Little Help From My Friends, The Best Is Yet To Come, Otro Dia Más Sin Verte, Día Tras Día, Si No Fuera Por Ti, The Christmas Song, Misunderstood, I'm Free and No Hay Nada Que Perder. Fun Fact 🕵🏽♂: In 2004, Jon Secada's 1992 song: "Angel", was featured on the TV show: American Idol (S2/E10), during the Group 3 Performances.
