This roundup of some of their greatest hits tries to cover the range of material in the duo's songbook, ranging from fun, pop-accessible songs to saccharine-coated longings for the good old days. As an Amazon Associate, we earn from qualifying purchases. Mama He’s Crazy This track came from The Judds’ album Why Not Me and was written by Brett Maher and Jeffrey Bullock. My Wedding Songs is a reader-supported website.
The Judds' arrival checked off plenty of boxes when it came to ideal country music success stories. My Wedding Songs is reader-supported. Sorry, your blog cannot share posts by email. I Know Where I’m Going Have a favorite Judds song, not on our list? Pop-accessible country gets pushed forward with this boot-scooting love song that would've rocked the honky tonks a decade prior and stadiums a ten years later. This classic single, deep cut "Cow Cow Boogie" and other songs with minimal arrangement place how the Judds' voices suit both harmonies and call-and-response style duets at the forefront. 1. Love Is Alive Released in 1985 On Album Why Not Me. On Album Rockin’ with the Rhythm Released in 1988 On Album Heartland, 9. Best Judds Songs. I Know Where I’m Going Released in 1987 On Album Heartland. On Album Love Can Build a Bridge A teenage mother from Ashland, Kentucky, raised herself a duet partner, and together they dominated the charts and awards shows between 1983 and 1991. Read More: Female Country Singers: The Top 30 of All Time. Turn It Loose Released in 1988 On Album Heartland. At the same time, their occasional nod to more rocking and modern influences (see their cover of the Fabulous Thunderbirds' "Tuff Enuff") suited the changing times' new standards for country music showmanship.
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The Judds' arrival checked off plenty of boxes when it came to ideal country music success stories. Nothing's as country as a longing for simpler times. On Album Rockin’ with the Rhythm, 4. It gets the nod here over a more obvious stomper in "Turn It Loose.".
Rockin’ With the Rhythm of the Rain 3.
Some of Nashville's finest backup singers and guitar pickers pitch in to craft a Grammy Award winning cut that previews Wynonna's future as a pop-accessible solo artist.
Released in 1989 This Judds song was way ahead of its time, considering lyrics about a night out with the gals seems more like a Taylor Swift trope than something you'd expect from '80s superstars. Why Not Me The stubborn independence of Loretta Lynn and Tammy Wynette gets the Judds treatment here, with the duo telling cheating men to kiss their grits in one of their most fun songs to date. Released in 1984 The song is about always standing together through thick and thin. Of the twenty-five chart hits, fourteen went to number one and six more in the top ten. Turn It Loose The rest is sweet music history. Plus, it's hard to argue against the chorus most likely to be stuck in your head for days to come.
Released in 1985 Howard McNear, Floyd the Barber on 'Andy Griffith' Originated Doc on 'Gunsmoke', The Strange Story of Loretta Lynn’s Haunted Hurricane Mills Mansion. Released in 1987 Naomi was also a single mother to a second daughter, Ashley Judd.
Naomi and Wynonna show a little extra honky tonk swagger while telling an old-school rock 'n' roll story-song from a woman's perspective on this River of Time deep cut.
CDs; Vinyl; Similar Artists. A teenage mother from Ashland, Kentucky, raised herself a duet partner, and together they dominated the charts and awards shows between 1983 and 1991. Eventually, they caught the eye of a record producer and that led to a deal with RCA.
Young Love (Strong Love) Released in 1986 Well, nothing beyond a young person's bond with a grandparent raised during those halcyon days.
No other Judds song better captures what all two distinct and brilliant voices can do with a well-written country hit. Released in 1985 Post was not sent - check your email addresses! 7. Since then they’ve won five Grammy Awards, several CMA and ACM Awards and still remain one of country’s most beloved duos. 'Touched By An Angel' Cast: Where Are They Now?
The Judds showed success on the country charts between 1983 and 2000 with twenty-five chart hits. On Album Wynonna & Naomi Famed mother-daughter duo Naomi and Wynonna Judd's songs brought family singing groups back in a theatrical way in the 1980s. The Judds started their professional career in 1983 and split in 1991.
songs brought family singing groups back in a theatrical way in the 1980s. Required fields are marked *, I agree to the terms and conditions laid out in the Privacy Policy. Other related artists’ song lists to read: Your email address will not be published. On Album Heartland, 8. However, Wynonna continued on with a solo music career and does have occasional reunions with her mother at specialty concerts. Grandpa (Tell Me ‘Bout the Good Old Days) On Album Why Not Me, 7. Some of the best Judds lyrics explore mother and daughter relationships. © 2003-2020 My Wedding Songs All Rights Reserved.
The Judds. On Album Why Not Me. Songs of faith ("When King Jesus Calls His Children Home") and family ("Guardian Angel") made the Judds appealing to traditional country fans. Your email address will not be published. In 1984, they started winning CMA and ACM Awards (and would continue to win them for several years).
Let us know in the comment section below. 8. 9. This song was the Judds’ first number one hit. As a duo, The Judds have won multiple Grammy Awards, each for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal.
1 hit for the duo and no Judds fan can deny this track is perfect for a night out. Released in 1986 Naomi was raising her daughter, Wynonna, by herself when they started playing music together all those years ago. In 1984, they started winning CMA and ACM Awards (and would continue to win them for several years). Love Can Build a Bridge Have Mercy One of the great love songs in an arsenal that also included standout tracks "Love is Alive" and "Young Love (Strong Love)," this defining single was an anthem for love-crossed girls next door. Overview; Biography; Songs; Browse by Format. Please share it below so that we can add it!