I Don't Wanna Cry

"I Don't Wanna Cry" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Mariah Carey for her eponymous debut album. Written by Carey and producer Narada Michael Walden, Columbia Records released it as the album's fourth single in April 25, 1991. It became her fourth number one hit single.

Credits and personnel
Credits adapted from the liner notes of Mariah Carey.

A-side: "I Don't Wanna Cry"
Locations

Personnel

Publishing

B-side: "You Need Me"
Locations

Personnel

Publishing

Charts and certifications

+1991 weekly chart performanceRegion – Chart (Publisher)Peak positionAustralia – Singles (ARIA)49Canada – Retail Singles (The Record)7Canada – Contemporary Hit Radio (The Record)2Canada – Hit Tracks (RPM)2Canada – Adult Contemporary (RPM)2New Zealand – Singles (RIANZ)13US – Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)1US – Hot Adult Contemporary (Billboard)1US – Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)2US – Top 40 Radio Monitor (Billboard)4US – Top 100 Singles (Cash Box)1US – Top R&B Singles (Cash Box)4US – Adult Contemporary (Gavin Report)2US – Top 40 (Gavin Report)1US – Top 40/Urban Crossover (Gavin Report)1US – Urban Contemporary (Gavin Report)3US – Adult Contemporary (Radio & Records)1US – Contemporary Hit Radio (Radio & Records)1US – Urban Contemporary (Radio & Records)1

+1991 year-end chart performanceRegion – Chart (Publisher)PositionCanada – Retail Singles (The Record)58Canada – Hit Tracks (RPM)21Canada – Adult Contemporary (RPM)15US – Hot 100 Singles (Billboard)26US – Hot Adult Contemporary (Billboard)10US – Hot R&B Singles (Billboard)72US – Top 100 Singles (Cash Box)14US – Top R&B Singles (Cash Box)37US – Adult Contemporary (Gavin Report)15US – Top 40 (Gavin Report)7US – Urban Contemporary (Gavin Report)33US – Adult Contemporary (Radio & Records)8US – Contemporary Hit Radio (Radio & Records)7US – Urban (Radio & Records)31
+List of certificationsRegion (Organization)Units (Certification)United States (RIAA)500,000 (Gold)

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Category:1991 songs
Category:1990s ballads
Category:Mariah Carey songs
Category:Billboard Hot 100 number one songs
Category:Pop songs
Category:Pop ballads
Category:Soul songs
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Category:R&B songs
Category:R&B ballads