Why Not Me
The Judds
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You've been lookin' for love all around the world Baby, don't you know this country girl's still free? Why not me? Well, you've finally come down to your old hometown Your Kentucky girl's been waiting patiently Why not me? Why not me on a rainy day? Why not me to love your cares away? Why not me? Why not me when the nights get cold? Why not me when you're growin' old? Why not me? You've been searchin' from here to Singapore Ain't it time that you notice the girl next door, baby Why not me? You had to see if the world was round It's time that you learned how good settlin' down could be Why not me? Why not me on a rainy day? Why not me to love your cares away? Why not me? Why not me when the nights get cold? Why not me when you're growin' old? Why not me? You've been lookin' for love all around the world Baby, don't you know this country girl's still free? You've been lookin' for love all around the world Baby, don't you know this country girl's still free? Baby, why not me?
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Written by: Sonny Throckmorton, Harlan Howard, Brent Maher
Lyrics © DEMI MUSIC CORP. D/B/A LICHELLE MUSIC COMPANY, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
Artist Popularity"Why Not Me" is a song by The Judds, a famous duo of country music artists Naomi Judd and Wynonna Judd. The mother-daughter duo had a successful career throughout the 1980s and early 1990s.
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Song Release & Success"Why Not Me" was released in 1984 and became a major hit, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.
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Album InfoThe song is the title track from their second studio album and helped to establish The Judds as rising stars in the country music industry.
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Award Recognition"Why Not Me" was well-received in the country music industry and won a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1985.
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Writer CreditsThe song was co-written by Sonny Throckmorton, Harlan Howard, and Brent Maher, the latter of whom also produced much of The Judds' discography.
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Country ClassicWith its classic country sound and relatable lyrics, "Why Not Me" eventually transformed into a country standard song.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists, demonstrating its long-lasting appeal and influence on country music.
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Song Theme"Why Not Me" is a love song that talks about desiring love and questioning why it can't arrive now.
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The Judds' InfluenceThis song is remembered as one of The Judds’ iconic hits that helped set them apart in the country music scene. The duo was known for their harmonies and the unique dynamic of being a mother-daughter duo.
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Song EnduranceMore than three decades after its initial release, "Why Not Me" remains a beloved song among the fans of The Judds and country music in general, illustrating its enduring legacy.
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