The song was written by legendary songwriter , who was also behind Charlie Rich's "Behind Closed Doors". The inspiration came from an unlikely place:
: He heard a character dramatically shout to her mother, "Mama, he's crazy!". The Judds - Mama Hes Crazy
: Before their big break, Naomi Judd worked as a nurse. The song was written by legendary songwriter ,
: She treated the daughter of producer Brent Maher after a car accident. The Judds - Mama Hes Crazy
: O'Dell was eating lunch while his wife watched a short-lived soap opera called Texas .
: 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