The Judds - Mama Hes Crazy Info

: He heard a character dramatically shout to her mother, "Mama, he's crazy!".

The song was written by legendary songwriter , who was also behind Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors". The inspiration came from an unlikely place: The Judds - Mama Hes Crazy

: O'Dell was eating lunch while his wife watched a short-lived soap opera called Texas . : He heard a character dramatically shout to

: O'Dell specifically wrote the song with Naomi and Wynonna in mind, imagining a daughter sharing her excitement about a new love with her mother. 🏥 A Twist of Fate : O'Dell specifically wrote the song with Naomi

: Naomi gave Maher a homemade demo tape, which eventually led to their deal with RCA and the professional recording of the track. 📈 Chart Performance & Impact Country Music Memories: 'Mama He's Crazy' Hits No. 1

The song’s path to the charts was nearly derailed when The Judds briefly moved away and O'Dell lost track of them. Its eventual recording happened thanks to a chance encounter: