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".
Let Me Tell You About Love
The Judds Lyrics
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There's been this thing 'tween a woman and a man
We'll, I don't know but I do believe
It started in the garden with Adam and Eve
Sampson and Delilah had their fling
'Til she cut his hair and clipped his wing
It don't matter how the story's told
Love stays young it can't grow old
[Chorus]
Let me tell you about love
About the moon and stars above
It's what we've all been dreamin' of
Let me tell you about love
Well, Bonaparte and Josephine
I believe they had a pretty good scene
Until she said Bonnie boy, we're through
That's when he met his Waterloo
Julie baby and Romeo
Fell in love and stole the show
I know they are history
But there ain't been nothin' like you and me
[Chorus]
Now Sheba she was a beauty queen
The purtiest thing that you ever have seen
Solomon he was a mighty wise
Sheba she done caught his eye
The world would be in a dreadful fix
If it wasn't for the love between the cats and chicks
The world wouldn't amount to much
Without a hug and a kiss and a tender touch
[Chorus]
Let me tell you about love
Let me tell you about love
Yeah
The Judds' song "Let Me Tell You About Love" explores the topic of love throughout history. The lyrics suggest that love has been a part of human existence since the beginning of time, and this is evident from the very first lines of the song. The song suggests that this enigmatic force between two individuals began with Adam and Eve in the garden of Eden. The song then goes on to explore further historical examples of love, from Sampson and Delilah to Napoleon and Josephine.
The chorus of "Let Me Tell You About Love" is an invitation for the listener to pay attention to the power and beauty of love. The lyrics suggest that love has always been central to human experience and is something that everyone dreams of. The song suggests that love is a force that brings people together and keeps them young. It is not limited by age, gender, race, or any other factor.
The final verse of the song expands the definition of love to include even the relationships between animals. The song suggests that without the love between cats and chicks, the world would not be as beautiful or fulfilling. The lyrics reiterate the importance of love as a force that brings people and animals together.
Line by Line Meaning
Well ever since the day that time began
Love has existed since the beginning of time
There's been this thing 'tween a woman and a man
Love is a feeling that exists between men and women
We'll, I don't know but I do believe
Although unsure, the singer is faithful to the idea of love
It started in the garden with Adam and Eve
Love supposedly began between Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden
Sampson and Delilah had their fling
Even Samson and Delilah, who had their differences, had a relationship
'Til she cut his hair and clipped his wing
Sampson lost his strength and ultimately his relationship because he had his hair cut
It don't matter how the story's told
The way the story of love is told doesn't matter
Love stays young it can't grow old
Love doesn't age or grow old, it remains youthful
Let me tell you about love
The singer wants to share their knowledge of love
About the moon and stars above
Love is often associated with celestial bodies such as the moon and stars
It's what we've all been dreamin' of
Love is a common dream and desire for many people
Well, Bonaparte and Josephine
Even powerful figures such as Bonaparte and Josephine had a relationship
I believe they had a pretty good scene
The singer believes that Bonaparte and Josephine had a good relationship
Until she said Bonnie boy, we're through
Their relationship came to an end when Josephine ended things with Bonaparte
That's when he met his Waterloo
After the end of his relationship with Josephine, Bonaparte experienced his defeat at the Battle of Waterloo
Julie baby and Romeo
The famous story of Romeo and Juliet
Fell in love and stole the show
The relationship between Romeo and Juliet was a significant part of their story
I know they are history
Even though Romeo and Juliet are a part of history
But there ain't been nothin' like you and me
The singer believes that their own relationship is unique and special
Now Sheba she was a beauty queen
Sheba was known for her beauty
The purtiest thing that you ever have seen
Sheba was considered the most beautiful thing ever seen by the singer
Solomon he was a mighty wise
Solomon was known for his wisdom
Sheba she done caught his eye
Solomon was taken with Sheba's beauty
The world would be in a dreadful fix
Without love, the world would be a terrible place
If it wasn't for the love between the cats and chicks
The love between animals, such as cats and chicks, is proof of the existence and importance of love
The world wouldn't amount to much
Without love, the world wouldn't be worth much
Without a hug and a kiss and a tender touch
Physical displays of affection, such as hugs and kisses, are essential to love
Let me tell you about love
The singer reiterates their desire to share their understanding of love
Let me tell you about love
The singer repeats their request to share their knowledge of love
Yeah
An exclamation to end the song
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CARL PERKINS, PAUL KENNERLY, BRENT MAHER
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