Gloria Estefan – Don’t Wanna Lose You
Gloria Estefan – Don’t Wanna Lose You (1989)
Directed by: James Yukich
Don’t Wanna Lose You is a heartfelt ballad by Cuban-American singer-songwriter Gloria Estefan, released on June 21, 1989, as the lead single from her debut solo album, *Cuts Both Ways*. Written by Estefan and produced by Emilio Estefan Jr., Jorge Casas, and Clay Ostwald, the song showcases her emotive vocal delivery and poignant lyrics about the fear of losing a loved one. The accompanying black-and-white music video, directed by James Yukich, features Estefan performing in a serene garden setting, interspersed with scenes of couples dancing, capturing the song’s themes of love and longing. The single achieved significant success, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot 100 and earning a Gold certification in the United States. It also received a Grammy nomination for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance and was later included in Estefan’s 2020 album *Brazil305*.
