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Born to Be Blue (The Judds song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Born to Be Blue'" is a song written by Mike Reid, Brent Maher and Mack David, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in August 1990 as the first single from the album 'Love Can Build a Bridge'. The song reached number 5 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

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Norman Rowe of the 'Richmond Times Dispatch' wrote of the song that "With the first 60 seconds of 'Born to Be Blue,' old-time jazz fans just might wonder if the Judds have abandoned Nashville and taken up residence in old New Orleans." Jim Abbott of the 'Orlando Sun Sentinel' wrote that Wynonna Judd has an "ornery, straining-at-the-leash growl lends a certain authenticity to "Born to Be Blue," rescuing it from a musical arrangement that's a little too wholesome."

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"Born to Be Blue" debuted on the U.S. 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of August 11, 1990.

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Category:1990 songs

Category:1990 singles

Category:The Judds songs

Category:Songs written by Mike Reid (singer)

Category:Songs with lyrics by Mack David

Category:RCA Records singles

Category:Curb Records singles

Category:Songs written by Brent Maher

Category:Song recordings produced by Brent Maher


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