To Be Loved by You (Wynonna Judd song)

To Be Loved by You is a song written by Gary Burr and Michael Reid, and recorded by American country music artist Wynonna Judd. It was released in March 1996 as the first single and title track from her album To Be Loved by You.

Content and Style:

The song is a country pop ballad. Lyrically, it expresses a vulnerability and a yearning for acceptance and reciprocated love. The singer contemplates the lengths they would go to in order to be loved by the object of their affection. The song employs a fairly conventional verse-chorus structure.

Commercial Performance:

"To Be Loved by You" was a commercial success for Wynonna Judd, reaching number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart in May 1996. It spent one week at the top spot. It also reached number 40 on the Billboard Hot 100.

Music Video:

A music video was filmed for the song, showcasing Wynonna Judd performing the song in a reflective and emotional manner.

Album Appearance:

The song is featured as the title track on Wynonna Judd's album To Be Loved by You, released in 1996. It is a centerpiece of the album, reflecting the album's themes of love, longing, and self-discovery.

Chart Performance:

• Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks: Number 1
• Billboard Hot 100: Number 40

Writers: Gary Burr, Michael Reid