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".
Change of Heart
The Judds Lyrics
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I was still playing
And promises that I made
Were just words I was saying
I was playing you for a fool
Breaking love's precious rule
I did you so wrong
That I had my boss lie for me
To say I was working late
My friends alibied for me
When I'd slip out to meet a date
But, baby, now I see
I was only cheating me
Before you go
I just want you to know
That I've had a change of heart
I've had a change of heart
I see what I put you through
And I'll make it up to you
I've had a change of heart
I've just got to show you
How differently I feel
That I can be true to you
That my love is real
But my past will forever haunt me
If you say that you don't want me
I'm down on my knees
I'm beggin' you please, won't you?
Have a change of heart
Please have a, have a change of heart
I see what I put you through
I'll make it up to you
Please have a change of heart
Please have a change of heart
Please have a change of heart
The Judds’ “Change of Heart” is a song about regret, reflection, and repentance. The song talks about a person who took advantage of their partner’s love and trust while cheating on them, lying, and breaking love’s precious rule. The singer admits they were playing their partner for a fool and treating them badly, even going through the extent of lying and cheating behind their back, which the partner knew all along. The singer now realizes their mistake and has had a change of heart. The person wants to make things right, begging their partner to forgive them and asking for a second chance to prove their love.
The lyrics suggest a deep sense of remorse and regret for the singer's past actions. They acknowledge the wrongdoings and hurt they've caused their partner and are willing to make amends. Through the introspective nature of the song, it's evident that the singer has undergone a transformation and has learned from their mistakes. They are appealing for forgiveness and offering to make things right, indicating a sincere change of heart.
Overall, "Change of Heart" is a powerful song that highlights the importance of repentance and redemption in relationships. It reminds us of the value of honesty, trust, and faithfulness in a partnership.
Line by Line Meaning
When you were mine
Back when we were together
I was still playing
I was not serious about our relationship
And promises that I made
Things I said I would do
Were just words I was saying
I wasn't committed to keeping those promises
I was playing you for a fool
I was taking advantage of your trust in me
Breaking love's precious rule
Going against what love and commitment should be
I did you so wrong
I seriously hurt you
Guess you knew all along
You probably suspected something was going on
That I had my boss lie for me
I made up stories to cover up my cheating
To say I was working late
To create an excuse for where I was really going
My friends alibied for me
My friends lied to back up my excuses
When I'd slip out to meet a date
When I was sneaking around to see someone else
But, baby, now I see
Now I understand the impact of my behavior
I was only cheating me
I was hurting myself by not being honest and true
Before you go
If you leave me
I just want you to know
I have something to tell you
That I've had a change of heart
I have a newfound attitude about our relationship
I see what I put you through
I understand the pain I caused you
And I'll make it up to you
I promise to make things right
I've had a change of heart
I feel differently now
I've just got to show you
I need to prove to you
How differently I feel
The extent of my new outlook
That I can be true to you
That I am capable of being faithful
That my love is real
That my feelings are genuine
But my past will forever haunt me
My mistakes will always be a reminder of what I did wrong
If you say that you don't want me
If you reject me
I'm down on my knees
I am begging for your forgiveness
I'm beggin' you please, won't you?
I am pleading with you
Have a change of heart
Reconsider your decision
Please have a, have a change of heart
I hope you can find it in your heart to give me another chance
Please have a change of heart
I am hopeful that you can forgive me
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: NAOMI ELLEN JUDD
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