*First line is the artist name. 1981. This song was written by Hank DeVito and originally recorded by Dave Edmunds. However, this woman had a huge hit with it. It reached #2. It was an international hit. Rolling Stone made it the #92 Greatest Country Song. This artist's first name is actually a nickname used by her friends and a derivation of Judith although it sounds like something you would drink at breakfast. She eventually made it her legal name.