Why Not Me

~ Recording by The Judds

Appears on releases

#TitleLengthTrack artistRelease titleRelease artistRelease group typeCountry/DateLabelCatalog#
Official
1.1Why Not Me3:31The JuddsWhy Not MeThe JuddsAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle), Curb RecordsPCD1-5319
1.1Why Not Me3:33The JuddsWhy Not MeThe JuddsAlbum
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)ND90315
1.1Why Not Me3:31The JuddsGreatest HitsThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
Curb RecordsD2 78786
1.1Why Not Me3:29The JuddsGreatest HitsThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
BMG (the former Bertelsmann Music Group, defunct since 2004-08-05; for releases dated 2008 and later, see annotation), Curb Records, RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)8318-2-R
2.6Why Not Me3:32The JuddsHeartbreakers: 42 Classic Love SongsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Ariola (German label, used worldwide in the past)353 697
1.9Why Not Me3:27The JuddsCountry NightsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Heartland MusicHD 1115/4 DVC2-0942
1.5Why Not Me3:28The JuddsTheir Finest CollectionThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
  • AU1991-11-09
Dino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DN 121D
1.11Why Not Me3:29The JuddsAlabama And The Judds: The Heart Of Country MusicVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Special ProductsDMC1-0991
1.5Why Not Me3:31The JuddsTheir Finest CollectionThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
Dino Entertainment
1.4Why Not Me3:31The JuddsThe Judds Collection: 1983–1990The JuddsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1992-09-15
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)66045-2
1.5Why Not Me3:25The JuddsAmerican RootsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • -1992
1.3Why Not Me3:30The Judds (Wynonna and Naomi)Contemporary Country: The Mid ’80s, Hot HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Time-Life, MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)CCD-13, MSD-35361
1.17Why Not Me?3:31The JuddsCountry Collection (disc 1)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01 8060 61
1.19Why Not Me3:29The JuddsCountry LoveVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Telstar Records (UK, mostly compilations)TCD 2654
1.8Why Not Me?3:30The JuddsLo Mejor del CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)32 001 22
1.13Why Not Me3:26The JuddsThe History of Country Music: The Eighties, Volume TwoVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Kenwest RecordsKNEWCD 724
1.1Why Not Me3:31The JuddsNumber One Hits (Photo on back)The JuddsAlbum + Compilation
RCA Nashville07863 66489-2
1.1Why Not Me3:31The JuddsNumber One HitsThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
Curb RecordsD2-77965
1.4Why Not Me3:29The JuddsThe Essential JuddsThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
  • US1995-08-29
RCA (RCA Records: simple ‘RCA’ or ‘RCA’ with lightning bolt in circle)07863-66680-2
1.1Why Not Me3:29The JuddsThe Greatest Country CollectionVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Arcade (record label founded in 1970s by Herman Heinsbroek; use this as its universal imprint)01.9780.6
1.2Why Not Me3:29The JuddsThe Judds CollectionThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
1.1Why Not Me3:31The JuddsWhy Not MeThe JuddsAlbum
Curb Records, MCA Records (1967–2003; name as in imprint during 1972–1990)MCAD-11520
1.2Why Not Me3:31The JuddsGreat Original Country Hits of the 80’sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Reader’s Digest Music
1.4Why Not Me3:31The JuddsHits from the HeartlandVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
BMG Records AfricaCDBSP(WM)3045
5.14Why Not Me3:30The Judds50 Years of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 992822
1.9Why Not Me3:32The JuddsGreat Women of CountryVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Green HillGHD5220
7.14Why Not Me3:30The JuddsL’AmourVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
DiskyDB 995352
1.17Why Not Me3:28The JuddsCrazy Little Thing Called Love, Volume 1Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Gallo Record CompanyCDESP069
1.1Why Not Me3:30The JuddsWhy Not MeThe JuddsAlbum
Curb RecordsD2-78789
1.1Why Not Me3:31The JuddsGreatest HitsThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
Curb RecordsD2-78786
1.4Why Not Me3:31The Judds#1 Super Country 80’s HitsVarious ArtistsAlbum
  • US2006-10-10
Madacy Entertainment52615
1.3Why Not Me3:30The JuddsThe Best of Classic Country '80sVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
1.3Why Not Me3:30The JuddsThe Best of Classic Country ’80sVarious Artists
  • -2006
1.10Why Not Me3:31The Judds'80s Country CrossoversVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
Compass Productions (budget compilations)A745312
1.2Why Not Me3:31The JuddsI Will Stand by You - The Essential CollectionThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2011-04-05
Curb RecordsD2-79234
2.5Why Not Me3:27The JuddsNow That’s What I Call ACM Awards: 50 YearsVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2015-03-13
Universal Music Group (has logo with just “Universal Music Group”)B0022976-02
1.2Why Not Me3:29The JuddsAll‐Time Greatest HitsThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2017-06-30
Curb Records
1.2Why Not Me3:30The JuddsThe Biggest Hits of the Judds: Grandpa (Tell Me ’bout the Good Old Days)The JuddsAlbum + Compilation
Curb RecordsD2-79503
5.6Why Not Me3:30The JuddsCountry Music: A Film by Ken Burns: The Soundtrack (deluxe edition)Various ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • XW2019-09-06
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.13Why Not Me3:30The JuddsCountry Music: A Film by Ken Burns: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
  • -2019-09-06
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
2.13Why Not Me3:30The JuddsCountry Music: A Film by Ken Burns: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)
5.6Why Not Me3:30The JuddsCountry Music: A Film by Ken Burns: The SoundtrackVarious ArtistsAlbum + Compilation + Soundtrack
Legacy (reissue division of Sony Music Entertainment)19075934122
1.4Why Not Me3:31The JuddsLove Can Build a Bridge: Best of the JuddsThe JuddsAlbum + Compilation
  • US2022-07-01
Curb RecordsD2-79536
1.5Why Not Me3:31The JuddsTheir Finest CollectionThe JuddsAlbum + CompilationDino Music (subsidiary of EMI Netherlands BV)DNCD 1286
(unknown)
1.7Why Not Me3:31The Judds80’s Chart Toppin’ CountryVarious Artists
  • US1998-08-01
BMG Special ProjectsDRC12130

Relationships

part of:Rolling Stone: The 200 Greatest Country Songs of All Time (number: 84) (order: 85)
recording of:Why Not Me

Why Not Me

writer:Harlan Howard
Brent Maher
Sonny Throckmorton (American country singer / songwriter)
later translated versions:Daar was jij