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".
One Man Woman
The Judds Lyrics
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I'm a one man woman
I want a one woman man
I've got two arms to hold him
To love him all I can
Now it's a free world we live in
It's this I understand
I want a one woman man
I don't need nobody
Handing me those lines
Saying I can keep my freedom
In these modern times
I want a ring on my finger
For all the world to see
And when I get home from working
He'll be waiting here for me
[Chorus]
I don't want nobody
Pulling me around
Loving me then leaving
For someone else downtown
If he ain't true and steady
Then he ain't in my plans
Cause I'm a one man woman
I want a one woman man
[Chorus]
Cause I'm a one man woman
I want a one woman man
The Judds's song One Man Woman explores the importance of loyalty and commitment in a relationship. The singer of the song makes it clear that she is not interested in being with someone who is not fully committed to her and only her. She wants a partner who is faithful, honest, and trustworthy, and who is willing to reciprocate her love and affection. The song emphasizes the idea of monogamy and the importance of having one devoted partner in life. The singer declares that she is a one man woman, and she expects the same level of exclusivity from her partner, who must be a one woman man.
The song's chorus repeats this sentiment several times, highlighting the idea that the singer is not interested in being with anyone who is not equally invested in the relationship. She wants a partner who she can rely on and who will be there for her through thick and thin. Additionally, the song suggests that the singer is not interested in being "handled" by anyone, and that she is confident and independent enough to demand the respect and commitment that she deserves.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm a one man woman
I am committed to being in a monogamous relationship with one man
I want a one woman man
I am looking for a man who is also committed to being in a monogamous relationship with one woman
I've got two arms to hold him
I have the physical ability and desire to embrace my partner with both arms
To love him all I can
I want to give my partner as much love and support as possible
Now it's a free world we live in
I understand that we live in a society with individual freedoms and choices
It's this I understand
I am aware of the societal norms and cultural expectations related to relationships
But I'm a one man woman
Despite societal norms, I am committed to being faithful to only one man
I don't need nobody
I am independent and do not rely on others for my happiness
Handing me those lines
Someone trying to convince me to accept non-monogamy or infidelity
Saying I can keep my freedom
Offering me the idea that freedom means having multiple partners or being unfaithful
In these modern times
Referring to modern cultural and societal norms that may be more accepting of non-monogamy
I want a ring on my finger
I desire a public symbol of my commitment to a monogamous relationship
For all the world to see
I want my commitment to be publicly acknowledged and recognized by others
And when I get home from working
After a long day at work or other responsibilities
He'll be waiting here for me
My partner will be at home, ready to spend time with me and support me
I don't want nobody
I do not want to be with someone who is not committed to a monogamous relationship with me
Pulling me around
Manipulating or controlling my actions, including seeing other people
Loving me then leaving
Pretending to be committed to me and then breaking that commitment
For someone else downtown
Leaving me to be with another woman
If he ain't true and steady
If he is not honest and consistent in his commitment to me
Then he ain't in my plans
I am not interested in being with someone who does not share my commitment to a monogamous relationship
Cause I'm a one man woman
Again emphasizing my commitment to being in a monogamous relationship with one man
I want a one woman man
I am looking for a man who shares my commitment to monogamy
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL KENNERLEY
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