When Naomi Judd found herself pregnant, she quickly got married but not to the father of her first child, daughter Christina Ciminella. Christina, born May 30, 1964, became known as Wynonna Judd when the mother-daughter duo stormed the country charts in the 1980s.
After Naomi Judd divorced, she moved from Hollywood, back to Morrill, Ky., with Wynonna and another daughter Ashley. There, she worked as a nurse in a local infirmary. Outside working and school hours, she and the children would sing anything from bluegrass to showbiz standards for their own amusement. However, when Wynonna nurtured aspirations to be a professional entertainer, her mother lent her encouragement, to the extent of moving the family to Nashville in 1979. Naomi's contralto subtly underlined Wynonna's tuneful drawl.
In addition to many performances on Ralph Emery's morning television show, Naomi elicited an audition for RCA Records while tending a hospitalized relation of label producer Brent Maher. With a past that read like a Judith Krantz novel, the Judds -- so the executives considered -- would have more than an even chance in the country market. An exploratory mini-album, which contained proved the executives correct. The single "Had a Dream (From the Heart)" peaked at No. 17 in 1984. Later that year, the Judds scored their first of 14 No. 1 hits with "Mama He's Crazy."
Self-composed songs included Naomi's 1989 composition "Change of Heart," dedicated to her future second husband (and former Elvis Presley backing vocalist) Larry Strickland. Meanwhile, Maher co-wrote hits such as 1985's Grammy-winning "Why Not Me," "Turn It Loose," "Girls Night Out," "Grandpa (Tell Me 'Bout The Good Ol' Days)" and "Rockin' With the Rhythm of the Rain."
Most Judds records exhibited an acoustic bias and a penchant for star guests that included the Jordanaires on "Don't Be Cruel," Emmylou Harris on "The Sweetest Gift," Mark Knopfler on his "Water of Love" and Bonnie Raitt playing slide guitar on the album Love Can Build a Bridge. In 1988, the pair became the first female country act to found their own booking agency (Pro-Tours), but a chronic hepatitis infection forced Naomi to retire from the concert stage two years later.
The Judds toured America in a series of farewell concerts before Wynonna began her solo career. Wynonna got off to a strong start, as her first two singles both went to #1. Her 1994 single "Girls With Guitars" featured Naomi (as well as Lyle Lovett) on backup vocals.
In 1998, The Judds appeared in a commercial for the retail chain Kmart, singing Wynonna's single "Woman To Woman".
In 1999, Wynonna reunited with her mother for a New Year's Eve concert in Phoenix. The following year, the duo recorded four new tracks for a bonus disc issued with Wynonna's album New Day Dawning, and undertook a multi-city tour. The results were issued as the album Reunion Live. A 2004 single, "Flies On The Butter (You Can't Go Home Again)" was recorded with Naomi; however, the single was credited as "Wynonna with Naomi Judd" instead of "The Judds".
Auld Lang Syne
The Judds Lyrics
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And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And days of auld lang syne?
For auld lang syne, my dear
For auld lang syne
We'll take a cup of kindness, yet
The lyrics to The Judds' version of "Auld Lang Syne" explore the theme of nostalgia and reflecting on past relationships. The song begins by asking a rhetorical question: should old acquaintances be forgotten and never remembered? This question highlights the importance of cherishing old friendships and memories. The following lines repeat the question, emphasizing the significance of not letting go of past connections and the days gone by.
Then, the chorus comes in, invoking the phrase "auld lang syne," which in Scottish Gaelic means "old long since" or "long, long ago." This phrase is traditionally sung during New Year's celebrations, signifying the farewell to the old year and welcoming the new one. The singer addresses their dear one, expressing the intention to toast to "auld lang syne." It suggests that despite the passage of time, they will still share a cup of kindness, preserving the memories and relationships from the past.
Overall, the lyrics of "Auld Lang Syne" convey the sentiment of not forgetting old friendships and cherishing the memories and experiences that have shaped us. It reminds us to value the connections we have made throughout our lives and to raise a glass together to celebrate those times.
Line by Line Meaning
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we intentionally forget about old friends and acquaintances?
And never brought to mind?
And should we never think about them?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
Should we intentionally forget about old friends and acquaintances?
And days of auld lang syne?
And should we forget about all the memories we shared in the past?
For auld lang syne, my dear
Because of the old times we had, my dear
For auld lang syne
Because of the old times we had
We'll take a cup of kindness, yet
We will share a drink as a symbol of goodwill
For auld lang syne
Because of the old times we had
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Written by: Traditional (pd), Robert Burns, Tim Rhys Evans
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