"Young Love (Strong Love)" is a song written by Kent Robbins and Paul Kennerley, and recorded by American country music duo The Judds. It was released in February 1989, as the first single from their album River of Time. In May, it became The Judds' 13th No. 1 hit on the Billboard magazine Hot Country Singles chart.
| "Young Love (Strong Love)" | ||||
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| Single by The Judds | ||||
| from the album River of Time | ||||
| B-side | "Cow Cow Boogie" | |||
| Released | February 20, 1989 | |||
| Recorded | 1988 | |||
| Genre | Country | |||
| Length | 4:27 | |||
| Label | RCA Nashville/Curb | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Paul Kennerley Kent Robbins | |||
| Producer(s) | Brent Maher | |||
| The Judds singles chronology | ||||
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The song chronicles a relationship between a young couple, beginning from the first time a young woman lays eyes on a man; according to the lyrics, she was "sitting cross-legged on the hood of a Ford, filing down her nails with an emery board." As the song continues, the boy—whose name is Billy—and girl — never named in the song — meet and the relationship blossoms into love. Eventually, the two are married, have a baby and move into a house on the edge of town.
"Young Love" debuted on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks for the week of February 25, 1989.
| Chart (1989) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[1] | 1 |
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[2] | 1 |
| Chart (1989) | Position |
|---|---|
| Canada Country Tracks (RPM)[3] | 29 |
| US Country Songs (Billboard)[4] | 48 |
The Judds singles | |
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| Wynonna & Naomi | |
| Why Not Me |
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| Rockin' with the Rhythm | |
| Heartland | |
| Greatest Hits | |
| Christmas Time with The Judds | |
| River of Time | |
| Love Can Build a Bridge | |
| Greatest Hits Volume Two | |
| Big Bang Boogie | |
| I Will Stand by You: The Essential Collection | |
