The film features the original Bryan Adams song , " Have You Ever Really Loved a Woman ? " ; the lyrics incorporate quotes from Depp 's character , and the melody is used as a musical motif throughout the film . In addition , the song itself is performed three times , once by Selena and a mariachi band serenading the characters in Spanish , once by Jose Hernandez and Nydia , as background music ( again in Spanish ) , and once by Bryan Adams during the closing credits . The song is also available on the soundtrack . The song was nominated for an Oscar for Best Original Song at the 68th Academy Awards , but lost to " Colors of the Wind " from '' Pocahontas ''
68th Academy Awards
68th Academy Awards
Don Juan DeMarco