Wynonna & Naomi
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Wynonna & Naomi is the debut album of the American
country music
duo The Judds
. Released by RCA Records
in 1983, the album's name is derived from the duo's two members, mother Naomi Judd
and her daughter, Wynonna Judd
.
The first single, "Had a Dream (For the Heart)", was the duo's first chart single, peaking at #17 on the Billboard
country charts. It was followed by "Mama He's Crazy
", which became their first number-one hit single. The song was also included on The Judds' subsequent LP, Why Not Me, released in 1984.
Other songs on the album were reprised on subsequent albums, from which they were released as singles. "Change of Heart" was selected for 1988's Greatest Hits
, and "John Deere Tractor" appeared on 1990's Love Can Build a Bridge
.
The original vinyl and cassette issues have only six tracks. "Cry Myself to Sleep" and "Dream Chaser", taken from Rockin' with the Rhythm, were added for the CD reissues of the album.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
duo The Judds
The Judds
The Judds were an American country music duo composed of Naomi Judd and her daughter, Wynonna Judd. Signed to RCA Records in 1983, the duo released six studio albums between then and 1991. One of the most successful acts in country music history, The Judds won five Grammy Awards for Best Country...
. Released by RCA Records
RCA Records
RCA Records is one of the flagship labels of Sony Music Entertainment. The RCA initials stand for Radio Corporation of America , which was the parent corporation from 1929 to 1985 and a partner from 1985 to 1986.RCA's Canadian unit is Sony's oldest label...
in 1983, the album's name is derived from the duo's two members, mother Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd
Naomi Judd is an American country music singer, songwriter, and activist.-Personal life:She was born Diana Ellen Judd to Charles Glen Judd and his wife Pauline Judd on January 11, 1946, in Ashland, Kentucky. Her father owned a gas station; her mother started out as a homemaker but later became a...
and her daughter, Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Judd
Wynonna Ellen Judd is an American country music singer. Her solo albums and singles are all credited to the singular name Wynonna. Wynonna first rose to fame in the 1980s alongside her mother, Naomi, in the country music duo The Judds...
.
The first single, "Had a Dream (For the Heart)", was the duo's first chart single, peaking at #17 on the Billboard
Billboard (magazine)
Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
country charts. It was followed by "Mama He's Crazy
Mama He's Crazy
"Mama He's Crazy" is the title of a song written by Kenny O'Dell and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. The song was The Judds' second country hit and the first of fourteen number one country hits. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the...
", which became their first number-one hit single. The song was also included on The Judds' subsequent LP, Why Not Me, released in 1984.
Other songs on the album were reprised on subsequent albums, from which they were released as singles. "Change of Heart" was selected for 1988's Greatest Hits
Greatest Hits (The Judds album)
Greatest Hits is the first greatest hits collection released in 1988 by the American country music duo The Judds. It features the singles "Give a Little Love" and "Change of Heart."-Track listing:...
, and "John Deere Tractor" appeared on 1990's Love Can Build a Bridge
Love Can Build a Bridge (album)
Love Can Build a Bridge is the title of a studio album released by RCA Records in 1990 by US mother-daughter country duo The Judds. It features the singles "Born to Be Blue," the title track and "One Hundred and Two"...
.
The original vinyl and cassette issues have only six tracks. "Cry Myself to Sleep" and "Dream Chaser", taken from Rockin' with the Rhythm, were added for the CD reissues of the album.
Track listing
- "Had a Dream (For the Heart)" (Dennis LindeDennis LindeDennis Linde was an American singer and songwriter whose work was primarily in country musicHe is best known for writing the 1972 Elvis Presley hit, "Burning Love"...
) – 3:12 - "John Deere Tractor" (Lawrence Hammond) – 3:30
- "Isn't He a Strange One" (Kent RobbinsKent RobbinsKent Robbins was an American country music songwriter. He began writing for Charley Pride's Pi-Gem music in 1974. Between then and his death, he wrote songs for several other country music artists...
) – 3:26 - "Mama He's CrazyMama He's Crazy"Mama He's Crazy" is the title of a song written by Kenny O'Dell and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. The song was The Judds' second country hit and the first of fourteen number one country hits. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of fourteen weeks on the...
" (Kenny O'DellKenny O'DellKenny O'Dell is an American country music singer and songwriter.Early in his career he worked with guitar legand,Duane Eddy,and his own band, Guys and Dolls. He is best known for writing the country hit "Behind Closed Doors", which Charlie Rich recorded, and "Mama He's Crazy" for The Judds...
) – 3:17 - "Change of HeartChange of Heart (The Judds song)"Change of Heart" is the title of a song written by Naomi Judd and performed by American country music duo The Judds. "Change of Heart" was The Judds' twelfth number one country single. The single went to number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles for one week and spent a total of fifteen...
" (Naomi Judd) – 3:33 - "Blue Nun Cafe" (Harlan HowardHarlan HowardHarlan Perry Howard was a prolific American songwriter, principally in country music. In a career spanning six decades, Howard wrote a large number of popular and enduring songs, recorded by a variety of different artists...
, Brent Maher) – 2:30
CD bonus tracks
- "Cry Myself to SleepCry Myself to Sleep"Cry Myself to Sleep is a 1986 single written by Paul Kennerley and recorded by The Judds. "Cry Myself to Sleep" was The Judds eighth number one country hit. The single went to number one for one week and spent a total of sixteen weeks on the country chart ....
" (Paul KennerleyPaul KennerleyPaul Kennerley is an English singer-songwriter, musician and record producer working in the American contemporary country music industry. His works include the concept albums, White Mansions and The Legend of Jesse James...
) – 3:44
- "Dream Chaser" (Brent Maher, Jeffrey Bullock) – 3:44
Chart performance
| Chart (1983) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Top Country Albums | 8 |
| U.S. Billboard 200 | 153 |