Judie Tzuke (born Judie Myers, 3 April 1956, in London) is an English singe… Read Full Bio ↴Judie Tzuke (born Judie Myers, 3 April 1956, in London) is an English singer/songwriter. She is most well known for her 1979 hit "Stay With Me Till Dawn", which reached no.16 on the UK Singles Chart.

After an education in the arts, music and drama, by the age of 15, Tzuke spent most of her time writing poems which she turned into songs and playing folk clubs, accompanying herself on acoustic guitar. She went to Island Records to try and get a record deal and after she'd played two songs was asked if she had any more. She replied that she had twenty, which she didn't, and they asked her to come back and record them the following week. She didn't return, but their interest made her realise that she could have a career in music.

In 1977 Tzuke went to see managing director David Croker at Elton John's label 'Rocket Records' as their motto was "a label for artists". She played them a few songs, one of which was "Stay with Me Till Dawn" and was immediately signed to the new label. Judie and collaborator Mike Paxman spent the next six months or so recording her first album Welcome to the Cruise at Air Studios in London, with producer John Punter.

The first single was released in the summer of 1978, entitled "For You" and was greeted with great critical acclaim and substantial air-play but only reached the top 40.

This was to all change with the release of the Welcome to the Cruise album and the single "Stay with Me Till Dawn". The song stayed in the UK charts for 16 weeks, and she made three live appearances on Top of the Pops. The song became a firm favourite and is still played regularly on radio in the U.K. It has appeared on dozens of compilation albums and regularly appears in lists of all time most popular songs.

With the success of her debut album, Judie and Mike put together the first Judie Tzuke band. Paul Muggleton on guitar and backing vocals and Bob Noble on keyboards, along with bass player John Edwards and drummer Jeff Rich.

Tzuke and her band then toured for the next 18 months and made her second album Sportscar at Virgin's Manor studios, in Oxfordshire.

In 1980, Tzuke and her band toured America for three months as support to Elton John. The tour was well received, but during the tour Elton John decided to change the US distribution for his Rocket label from MCA to the new Geffin label. MCA consequently decided to stop all tour support and promotion for the acts on the Rocket label, which meant that Judie was playing to huge audiences, including 450,000 people in New York's Central Park, but no-one knew who she was and her records were not available in the shops.

She recorded her third album I Am the Phoenix, followed by another lengthy UK tour which culminated in appearances headlining the Glastonbury CND Festival and some summer festivals in Europe. She then made the decision to leave Rocket and to sign with Chrysalis Records.

Judie was by this time selling out halls all over the UK and in parts of Europe. Her next album Shoot the Moon was recorded mainly at Rockfield studios in Wales and was released in 1982.

During the spring tour two sell out shows at the Hammersmith Odeon (now The Carling Apollo) were recorded and later that year the acclaimed live album Roadnoise was released.

Judie, Mike and Paul wrote new songs and went to Mayfair studios in London to record her fifth album, augmenting her stage band with a number of other musicians.

Throughout the late 80s and 90s, Judie has continued to record and tour, and has set up her own record label. In addition, she is now successfully writing songs for other artists.
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I'll Be The One
Judie Tzuke Lyrics

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Here is all I know about loving you
It takes this long to find some words you haven't heard
When I see your mouth my brain goes foggy like a misty field washed by the sun
Wherever you go, I'll go with you
Whatever life brings, I'll brave it too
Whenever you call, I will be there

I'll be the one

I'll be the one

Open up your eyes and my knees go weak
And my breath finds another place to go
Just this simple line: it's me who loves you till your waves will cease to wash my shore
And much more

Wherever you go, I'll go with you
Whatever life brings, I'll take it too
Whenever you call, I will be there

I'll be the one
I'll be the one

You just have to call on me, I'm the one to set you free
You just have to call on me, I'm the one to set you free

Overall Meaning

Judie Tzuke's song "I'll Be The One" is a love song that expresses the depth of love and commitment towards someone. The opening lines of the song express the struggle to find words that haven't already been said and the overwhelming feeling when seeing the loved one's mouth. The reference to a "misty field washed by the sun" gives the impression of a peaceful and calming feeling.

The next verse describes the physical reactions that occur in the presence of the loved one, such as weak knees and catching your breath. The line "it's me who loves you till your waves will cease to wash my shore" is a metaphor for the singer's everlasting love for their partner.

The chorus repeats the phrase "I'll be the one," emphasizing the constant presence and support the singer will provide. The final lines of the song are a promise from the singer to be the one to set their partner free, giving them the freedom to fully trust in the love and support they have.

Overall, the song reflects the depth of love and commitment to a partner, providing a sense of reassurance and support towards them.

Interesting Facts:

Line by Line Meaning

Here is all I know about loving you
I have limited knowledge about how to love you

It takes this long to find some words you haven't heard
It's difficult to express my love for you in a unique way

When I see your mouth my brain goes foggy like a misty field washed by the sun
Your smile makes me feel dizzy and disoriented like a sunny morning mist

Wherever you go, I'll go with you
I will follow you wherever you choose to go

Whatever life brings, I'll brave it too
I am willing to face any challenge that life throws our way

Whenever you call, I will be there
I will always be available to you when you need me

I'll be the one
I am the one who will always be there for you

Open up your eyes and my knees go weak
When you look into my eyes, I feel weak and vulnerable

And my breath finds another place to go
My breathing becomes erratic and unsteady

Just this simple line: it's me who loves you till your waves will cease to wash my shore
I love you so deeply that my feelings for you will never fade

And much more
My love for you extends beyond what words can express

You just have to call on me, I'm the one to set you free
I am the one who will always be there to support and guide you towards freedom

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