A standalone single that showcased Gatlin's ability to blend country sincerity with a pop sensibility, "I Don't Wanna Cry" was a notable departure from the more traditional country sounds he had been releasing.
- The single was released on May 28, 1977, by Really Good Records.
- Larry Gatlin wrote the song himself.
- "I Don't Wanna Cry" reached number 10 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in 1977.
Larry Gatlin is a country singer-songwriter from Texas, best known for his string of hits in the late 1970s and early 1980s. In May 1977, Gatlin was riding high on the success of his recent album "Ol' What's His Name" and its hit single "Broken Promises" when he released "I Don't Wanna Cry."
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