Reach

Reach is a 1996 single written and performed by Gloria Estefan, a Cuban-American singer and composer. Estefan and Diane Warren co-wrote the song, which served as one of two main anthems for the Summer Olympics in 1996, in Atlanta, Georgia. In Spain, Norway, Hungary and the Czech Republic, the song charted inside the Top 10. It also peaked at 15 in the United Kingdom. Later on, in June 1996, Reach peaked at #47 on the Hot 100 chart of the Eurochart.

The song also achieved popularity outside Europe. For instance, it reached number 22 in Australia and 42 in the United States on the Hot 100 list. At the 1997 Grammy Awards, it was nominated for Best Pop Vocal Performance.

Reach was widely regarded as Estefan’s most forward-thinking masterpiece to date. Most music reviewers praised the tune. According to the Scottish publication Aberdeen Press & Journal, Estefan "retains an exquisite voice." Another editor, Stephen Thomas Erlewine from AllMusic, commented that Reach ranks with Higher and "I'm Not Giving You Up" on the album's best work list. Jon O'Brien added that the song is "her greatest moment, a rousing power ballad replete with choir and tribal percussion."

Artist: Gloria Estefan

Album: Destiny

Release year: 1996