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"Don't Wanna Cry" is Namie Amuro's third solo single on the Avex Trax label. It is her second consecutive million selling single as well as her second consecutive number one single. In December, the single took home the "Grand Prix Award" from the 38th Annual Japan Record Awards (analogous to Record of the Year from the Grammy Awards). 19 years old at the time, she is the youngest artist to have been awarded the grand prize[1].


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Namie Amuro

Namie Amuro (安室 奈美恵, Amuro Namie?, born September 20, 1977) is a Japanese pop singer, fashion icon and former actress who at the height of her popularity was referred to as the "Teen Queen" and the title "Queen of Japanese Pop Music". Born in Naha, Okinawa, Amuro debuted at the age of 14 as an idol in the girl group Super Monkey's. Though mostly unsuccessful, the group gained popularity during their final year together with the single "Try Me (Watashi o Shinjite)" (1995). Amuro left Toshiba-EMI after releasing two more solo singles; she continued her music career as a solo singer with the then-small independent label Avex Trax. Under the guidance of producer Tetsuya Komuro, Amuro quickly became a commercial success, producing several million-selling records a… more »

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Album Classification
"Don't Wanna Cry" is originally included in the Queen of Pop, Namie Amuro's second studio album, "Sweet 19 Blues."
Release Year
The single, "Don't Wanna Cry," was released on March 13, 1996.
Record Labels
The song was released under 2 record labels which are "Avex Trax" and "TK Disc."
Chart Performance
"Don't Wanna Cry "became Amuro's third consecutive number one single on Oricon Weekly Single charts in Japan.
Sales
The song is a massive hit having sold more than a million copies and therefore classified as a Million-seller.
Music Video
"Don't Wanna Cry" music video features Namie Amuro performing the song in different settings, showcasing her dance skills.
Length
It is a 4 minutes and 39 seconds long song.
Awards
The song received the Japan Record Awards' Grand Prix award in 1996.
Lyrics
This song focuses on the themes of love and heartbreak, showing a more emotional side of Amuro.
Concert Performances
"Don't Wanna Cry" often featured in Namie Amuro's live concert performances and was part of the setlist of her final tour.
Different Versions
Several remixes of "Don't Wanna Cry" have been created, demonstrating its continued popularity.
Musical Genre
"Don't Wanna Cry" is a mixture of various genres including J-pop, pop, and R&B.
Composer
The track was composed by legendary music producer Tetsuya Komuro.
Contribution to Success
"Don't Wanna Cry," along with other hit singles, solidified Namie Amuro's status as the leading female artist in J-pop during the 90s.
International Appeal
Despite being a Japanese song, "Don't Wanna Cry" has managed to earn a considerable fan base outside of Japan due to its catchy rhythm and universal themes.

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