1) Judy Bailey is an Amer… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Judy Bailey is an American country singer who charted several songs in the 1980s, including The Best Bedroom in Town and Following The Feeling with Moe Bandy.
2) Judy Bailey (born October 3, 1935 in New Zealand) is a jazz/fusion artist, who has recorded with The Judy Bailey Quartet and Judy Bailey Trio in addition to her solo material.
3) It all started in the church choir at Holy Trinity Church in St. Philip, Barbados. It was in her early years that Judy Bailey exchanged the traditionally overcast skies of London where she was born, for a life under the Caribbean sunshine of the small Antilles island of Barbados.
At 17 she started to play guitar and write her first songs. It did not take long for the remarkable talent of this young woman to be recognized: Her first production promptly won her the coveted award "Gospel Album of the Year" and with Reggae Legend Eddy Grant ("Gimme hope Joanna", "Electric Avenue"...) as producer, Judy Bailey recorded the album "Between you and me". Further albums follow, recorded in Nashville, London and Germany. Musically and intellectually the now established songwriter orients herself increasingly to the sights and sounds of the city of her birth, London, where she finishes up her studies qualifying as a psychologist.
Music for Judy is however much more than therapy. The distinctive blend of her religious roots and her concept of pop music results in a unique style, which has enthused several thousands the world over. Besides her concerts and large festival performances throughout Europe (eg. England, Finland, Denmark, Germany, Holland, Austria, Switzerland, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Czech Republic, Greece), she also tours in America (Canada, Brazil, USA, Caribbean), Africa (South Africa, Congo, Tanzania, Senegal) or Asia (Hong Kong & Singapore). In summer 2008 Judy and her band play in Australia (Melbourne and Sydney) for the first time, making it her fifth continent with music.
Judy is a world musician and world citizen. Her vision is to build bridges and heal divisions, to awaken hope, faith and the joy of living. As ambassador for the international relief organisation World Vision, she fights for awareness and support, especially for people in Africa.
Judy Bailey now lives in Germany. After years of live performances literally all over the country, and increasing radio and TV presence, she is enjoying an ever growing popularity. The first single off her album "Found the Sun" made it straight into the German singles charts. With "Du bist nicht allein" ("You are not alone") she hit Top 10 as part of the artist community "Zeichen der Zeit" (eg. Xavier Naidoo, Patrick Nuo, Yvonne Catterfield). The same year found Judy supporting German No.1 band Soehne Mannheims on their "Can you feel it" tour, leaving thousands in the sold out venues already jumping well before the main act hit the stage. A special friendship has developed with the "Mannheimers". Various of the "Soehne" worked along on her last 3 albums. Most recently it's Metaphysics and Kosho who can be heard as special guests on her 7th album "Surrounded". Jimmy Kelly also lends his voice to make Judy's first Live album simply a unique and unforgettable experience.
In 2005 as a part of the World Youth Day she performed before 400 000 youth from all over the world. In 2008 she's there again, this time in Sydney, playing 3 massive festivals at the world's biggest youth event.
So here you have it: African-Caribbean grooves and hit melodies, singer-songwriter roots combined with a progressive Pop edge, a fantastic band alongside Judy's shining charisma - all simply inspiring. This passionate earthy voice from an artist who truly has something to say is sure to win your heart. It is the strong soulful woman who moves audiences from the first to the last row and makes you feel how irresistibly contagious rhythm laced with loads of love can be.
Watershed
Judy Bailey Lyrics
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To the land of the living
The land of the endless love
Everyday I take another step
To the land of the living
The land of the endless love
I keep searching my heart
I keep searching my soul
To the land of the living
The land of the endless love
Hot sun beaten down on my back on the way
To the land of the living
The land of the endless love
There's a thirst in my heart
There's a thirst in my soul
I'd been looking for gold
But I still can't find my rainbow
[Chorus]
Take me to the watershed
will I die will I live
I decide deep inside how to live my life
I will I shall be free
Take me to the watershed
Will I die will I live
I decide how to live my life
I will I shall be free
I don't need to take the old things of mine
To the land of the living
The land of the endless love
The more I lose you know the more I find myself
In the land of the living
The land of the endless love
There's a hope in my heart
There's a hope in my soul
See me heading for home
As I go I come into my own
[Chorus ]
[Bridge]
I'm beginning to stay with truth
I'm beginning to sit alone
I'm beginning to feel my pain
And I'm beginning to let it go
I'm beginnlng to love myself
And I'm beginning to want to grow
I'm beginning to hate my sin
And I'm beginning to tell it no no no no no no no...
[Chorus]
Judy Bailey's song "Watershed" is a powerful and evocative song about the struggles of life and the journey towards finding inner peace and freedom. The lyrics speak of a long and difficult pilgrimage to the land of the living, the land of endless love. This journey is both physical and emotional, as the singer searches her heart and soul for meaning and purpose. Along the way, she faces many challenges, including the fierce heat of the beaten track and the painful realization that she has been looking for gold but still cannot find her rainbow.
Despite these difficulties, the singer remains hopeful and determined to reach the watershed, the point of no return where she must decide how to live her life. She embraces the idea of freedom and chooses to let go of the old things that have held her back, instead finding herself and her true identity in the land of the living. The chorus of the song highlights this powerful message, emphasizing the power of personal choice and determination in achieving a fulfilling and meaningful life.
The bridge of the song is particularly striking, as the singer reflects on her personal journey towards truth, growth, and self-love. She acknowledges the pain of the past and makes a conscious decision to let it go, choosing instead to embrace the future with hope and love. The lyrics are deeply introspective and relatable, speaking to the universal human experience of searching for meaning and purpose in a complex and often challenging world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's a long and lonely pilgrimage
The journey of life can be difficult and lonely sometimes.
To the land of the living
To the place where living people exist.
The land of the endless love
A place where love knows no bounds.
Everyday I take another step
I keep moving forward no matter what.
I keep searching my heart
I try to find the answers within myself.
I keep searching my soul
I look deep within myself for guidance.
The heat is fierce on the beaten track
The journey can be difficult and harsh at times.
Hot sun beaten down on my back on the way
The heat can be physically exhausting and make the journey even more challenging.
There's a thirst in my heart
I am searching for something that will fulfill me, something that will satisfy my deepest longings.
There's a thirst in my soul
I am searching for something that will quench my spiritual thirst.
I'd been looking for gold
I've been searching for something valuable and meaningful, something that I thought would bring me happiness or fulfillment.
But I still can't find my rainbow
I am still searching for that something that will bring me joy, peace and happiness.
Take me to the watershed
Take me to the turning point where I can make a decision for my life.
will I die will I live
I wonder if I will survive, live a fulfilling life or just perish.
I decide deep inside how to live my life
I know that I have the power within me to decide how I want to live my life.
I will I shall be free
I believe that I have the ability to be free, to break free from the chains that hold me back.
I don't need to take the old things of mine
I realize that I don't need to take the baggage of my past with me into the future.
The more I lose you know the more I find myself
The more I let go of things that are holding me back, the more I am able to discover my true self.
See me heading for home
I am making my way towards a place of comfort and security.
As I go I come into my own
As I continue on my journey, I discover more about myself and who I truly am.
I'm beginning to stay with truth
I am starting to live in line with what I know to be true and right.
I'm beginning to sit alone
I am starting to spend time alone, reflecting and contemplating things that matter to me.
I'm beginning to feel my pain
I am starting to acknowledge and deal with my emotional pain.
And I'm beginning to let it go
I am starting to release the pain and find healing.
I'm beginning to love myself
I am starting to see my own worth and value.
And I'm beginning to want to grow
I am starting to desire growth and progress in my life.
I'm beginning to hate my sin
I am starting to recognize the things that are holding me back and keeping me from my full potential.
And I'm beginning to tell it no no no no no no no...
I am starting to say no to the things that are hurting me, and yes to the things that will help me grow and thrive.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JUDY E. A. BAILEY
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These ladies are handling this with style and grace. Beautiful
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Beliha games 👸 love
@snoyes5687
In heels and dresses too
@JohnWilliams-po4jw
They actually almost dropped it watch whole video 😂 but they got it done
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Какая жуткая внешность у этой дамы😮
@EnlightenIndividual-ji2ot
In heels 👠 may I add God bless them
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My heart sinks, My momma just died two months ago and the pain is unbearable sometimes.😢😢😢😢😢
@kimberlywright9188
May God bring you peace!
@gloriawatson2094
Prayers ❤❤
@marinakenney1355
I'm so glad for your loss may your mom RIP