Love Can Build a Bridge
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"Love Can Build a Bridge" is the title of a song recorded by American country music
mother-daughter duo The Judds
from their 1990 album
of the same name. It was a Top 5 country hit in mid-1991.
It was later covered by Children For Rwanda as a charity single in aid of Save The Children
. Although it was unsuccessful, reaching only number 57 in the UK singles chart
in September 1994, it was then chosen as 1995's official Comic Relief single. A new version recorded by American singers Cher
, Chrissie Hynde
, Swedish singer Neneh Cherry
and English singer/guitarist Eric Clapton
was released and reached #1 in the UK charts for a week.
Declan Galbraith
sang the song on his 2002 self titled debut album. Irish boy band Westlife
covered it on their eighth studio album The Love Album
.
The song was also sung by 10 year old Britney Spears
on Star Search in 1991.
and dedicated to the Judd family and fans as almost a goodbye, as at the time Naomi was chronically ill with Hepatitis-C and was forced to retire as it had been speculated that she had only three years left to live.
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...
mother-daughter 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...
from their 1990 album
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"...
of the same name. It was a Top 5 country hit in mid-1991.
It was later covered by Children For Rwanda as a charity single in aid of Save The Children
Save the Children
Save the Children is an internationally active non-governmental organization that enforces children's rights, provides relief and helps support children in developing countries...
. Although it was unsuccessful, reaching only number 57 in the UK singles chart
UK Singles Chart
The UK Singles Chart is compiled by The Official Charts Company on behalf of the British record-industry. The full chart contains the top selling 200 singles in the United Kingdom based upon combined record sales and download numbers, though some media outlets only list the Top 40 or the Top 75 ...
in September 1994, it was then chosen as 1995's official Comic Relief single. A new version recorded by American singers Cher
Cher
Cher is an American recording artist, television personality, actress, director, record producer and philanthropist. Referred to as the Goddess of Pop, she has won an Academy Award, a Grammy Award, an Emmy Award, three Golden Globes and a Cannes Film Festival Award among others for her work in...
, Chrissie Hynde
Chrissie Hynde
Christine Ellen "Chrissie" Hynde is an US musician best known as the leader of the rock/new wave band the Pretenders. She is a singer, songwriter, and guitarist, and has been the only constant member of the band throughout its history.-Early life and career:Hynde is the daughter of a part-time...
, Swedish singer Neneh Cherry
Neneh Cherry
Neneh Mariann Cherry is a Swedish singer-songwriter, rapper, and occasional DJ and broadcaster...
and English singer/guitarist Eric Clapton
Eric Clapton
Eric Patrick Clapton, CBE, is an English guitarist and singer-songwriter. Clapton is the only three-time inductee to the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame: once as a solo artist, and separately as a member of The Yardbirds and Cream. Clapton has been referred to as one of the most important and...
was released and reached #1 in the UK charts for a week.
Declan Galbraith
Declan Galbraith
Declan John Galbraith is an English singer. He is best known for his 2002 hit single, "Tell Me Why", which peaked at #29 in the UK Singles Chart.-Early influence:...
sang the song on his 2002 self titled debut album. Irish boy band Westlife
Westlife
Westlife are an Irish boy band established on 3 July 1998. They are to disband in 2012. The group's line-up was Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily, Shane Filan, and Brian McFadden . The group are the only act in British and Irish history to have their first seven singles peak at number one...
covered it on their eighth studio album The Love Album
The Love Album (Westlife album)
The Love Album is the seventh studio album and second cover album by boy band Westlife from the Republic of Ireland and it was released on 20 November 2006. The songs on the album centers around the theme of "love". During their Face To Face Tour, the band performed "The Dance". The song was said...
.
The song was also sung by 10 year old Britney Spears
Britney Spears
Britney Jean Spears is an American recording artist and entertainer. Born in McComb, Mississippi, and raised in Kentwood, Louisiana, Spears began performing as a child, landing acting roles in stage productions and television shows. She signed with Jive Records in 1997 and released her debut album...
on Star Search in 1991.
Content
It is a country ballad about the importance of always standing together, and was co-written by Naomi JuddNaomi 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 dedicated to the Judd family and fans as almost a goodbye, as at the time Naomi was chronically ill with Hepatitis-C and was forced to retire as it had been speculated that she had only three years left to live.
The Judds
"Love Can Build a Bridge" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of December 8, 1990.| Chart (1990-1991) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks | 5 |
| Canadian RPM Top Country Tracks | 6 |
Cher, Chrissie Hynde & Neneh Cherry with Eric Clapton
| Chart (1995) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Austrian Singles Chart | 18 |
| Dutch Singles Chart | 41 |
| German Singles Chart | 62 |
| Polish Singles Chart | 30 |
| Swiss Singles Chart | 21 |
| Turkish Airplay Chart | 3 |
| UK Singles Chart | 1 |
External links
- Naomi & Wynonna: Love Can Build a Bridge at Internet Movie Database