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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Like The Sun
Judie Tzuke Lyrics
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But I failed
I tried to lie to you
But how I failed
And even in my darkest time
You gave me light
I never knew this kinda love could feel so right
When I'm in your arms
We could be anywhere
So I can keep on dreaming
Whenever your close to me, you're like the sun
You feel like the sun
And everyday you telling me
I am the one
I am the one who makes you shine
And I know
Whenever you want me to, I'll go
And even when your not with me
I feel you there
I only have to look and see
And I'll know where
When I'm holding you
The world can stop it's turning
You're always gonna pull me through
And I won't be returning
Whenever your close to me, you're like the sun
You feel like the sun
And everyday you telling me
I am the one
I am the one who makes you shine
You're like the sun
You keep me warm
You're telling me
When I'm in your arms
We can be anywhere
We can be anywhere
Whenever your close to me, you're like the sun
You feel like the sun
And everyday you telling me
I am the one
I am the one who makes you shine
I am the one who makes you shine
You're like the sun
You're like the sun
The song "Like The Sun" by Judie Tzuke is about the feeling of safety and security that a loving relationship can give. In the opening lines, the singer admits to trying to hide and lie to their partner in the past but failing to do so. Despite the singer's faults, their partner brings light into their life even in its darkest times; they never knew that this kind of love could feel so right. The comfort of being in their partner's arms makes them feel like they could be anywhere, free to dream.
The chorus reinforces the feeling of safety and security by comparing the partner to the sun - they bring warmth and light to the singer's life. The partner reassures the singer that they are the one that makes them shine, and the singer is happy to go wherever the partner wants them to go. Even when apart, the singer feels the presence of their partner and knows where they are. Holding their partner makes the world stop turning, and the partner will always pull them through any difficulties.
In the final chorus, the partner is once again compared to the sun, and the singer acknowledges that the partner is the one who makes them shine. The repeated assertion that the partner is like the sun is a powerful metaphor that conveys the warmth and comfort of a loving relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
I tried to hide from you
I attempted to avoid being noticed by you
But I failed
I was unsuccessful in my attempt to hide from you
I tried to lie to you
I attempted to deceive you with falsehoods
But how I failed
But I was unsuccessful in my attempt to deceive you
And even in my darkest time
Even during my difficult moments
You gave me light
You offered me hope and positivity
I never knew this kinda love could feel so right
I was unaware that love like this could bring so much happiness
When I'm in your arms
When I am embraced by you
I find myself believe it
I become convinced of the truth of something
We could be anywhere
It does not matter where we are
So I can keep on dreaming
I can continue to indulge in my aspirations and desires
Whenever your close to me, you're like the sun
Your presence has a similar effect to that of the sun on me
You feel like the sun
Being around you feels like being out in the sun
And everyday you telling me
Every day you assure me
I am the one
That I am the person for you
I am the one who makes you shine
I am the reason why you are happy
And I know
I am aware
Whenever you want me to, I'll go
Whenever you wish for me to depart, I will comply
And even when your not with me
Even when you are absent
I feel you there
I sense your presence
I only have to look and see
I just need to glance and perceive
And I'll know where
And I will be cognizant of where you are
When I'm holding you
When I am embracing you
The world can stop it's turning
Everything else can become unimportant
You're always gonna pull me through
You will consistently aid and assist me
And I won't be returning
I will not revert to previous circumstance
You keep me warm
You provide me with warmth
I am the one who makes you shine
I am the cause of your joy and contentment
You're like the sun
You have similar qualities and effects to the sun
Lyrics © RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Peter Gordeno, Judie Tzuke
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