Tell Me Why

Wynonna Judd

About Tell Me Why

"Tell Me Why" is a song written by Karla Bonoff and recorded by American country music artist Wynonna Judd. It was released in April 1993 as the first single and title track from Judd's album Tell Me Why. The song reached number 3 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in May 1993 and number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada the following month.


Year:
1997
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Everywhere I look the sun is shining
But it's always raining here inside
I can see
You really had a hold on me
It's a mean old love
With a flame that never dies

Won't you tell me why
I can't say goodbye

Everywhere I go you're in my shadow
When I turn around there's no one there
And it's a real bad sign
I'm walking on a real thin line
A fool in love with a fool that never cared

Won't you tell me why
I can't say goodbye
Won't you tell me why

Ask anyone you know
And they'll say love fades away
But this heart's cryin' just like yesterday

And it's a real bad sign
I'm walking on a real thin line
A fool in love with a fool that never cared

So won't you tell me why
I can't say goodbye

Won't you tell me why
I can't say goodbye

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Wynonna Judd

Wynonna Ellen Judd ( /waɪˈnoʊnə/; born Christina Claire Ciminella on May 30, 1964) 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 duo released seven albums on Curb Records in addition to charting 26 singles, of which 14 were number one hits. more »

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Written by: Karla Bonoff, Tony Brown

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., KARLA BONOFF D/B/A SEAGRAPE MUSIC

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11 facts about this song

Genre
"Tell Me Why" is a song that falls into the country-pop music genre.
Release Year
The song was first released in 1989 by Karla Bonoff on her album titled "New World." Wynonna Judd later released her version in 1993.
Writers
"Tell Me Why" was written by American singer-songwriter Karla Bonoff, who's known for her contribution to pop music since the 70s.
Wynonna Judd's Version
The cover version by American country music singer Wynonna Judd is more popular. Her rendition appeared on her second studio album, "Tell Me Why," named after this song.
Chart Performance
Wynonna Judd's version of the song became relatively popular in the United States and reached No. 15 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in 1993.
Music Video
A Music video for Wynonna Judd's version was shot, directed by the award-winning director, Steven Goldmann.
Live Performances
Wynonna Judd has performed the song live at numerous concerts and TV shows, including the "Tonight Show with Jay Leno."
Back Vocals
Wynonna's version of "Tell Me Why" features supporting vocals from well-known American musician, writer, and actor Ashley Cleveland.
Karla Bonoff's Aspiration
Karla Bonoff wrote the song with hopes of it becoming a hit single, and it indeed achieved considerable chart success when covered by Wynonna Judd.
Production Team
Wynonna's version was produced by well-acclaimed music producer Tony Brown, who has notably worked with George Strait, Reba McEntire, and Vince Gill.
Vinyl Release
Wynonna's version of the song "Tell Me Why" was also released as a 7'' vinyl record in 1993 by Curb Records.

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