A warm, honest reflection on love beyond Valentine’s Day. Judith Owen’s upcoming single celebrates consistency, acceptance, and real connection.
Judith Owen has always been drawn to the truth beneath the surface. As a singer, songwriter, and pianist, she doesn’t dress emotions up to impress. She lets them arrive as they are imperfect, warm, and real. Over the years, this honesty has become the heart of her music, connecting her deeply with audiences around the world.
On 20 February, Owen is set to release her new single, “That’s Why I Love My Baby,” the first glimpse into her forthcoming album, due out this Spring. The song is not a traditional love anthem. Instead, it feels like a quiet conversation one that reflects what love looks like once expectations fade and understanding settles in.
The release follows the international success of Come On And Get It, a record praised by The Times as “one of the most joyous releases of the year” and streamed millions of times worldwide. Yet rather than repeating that sound or energy, Owen takes a more intimate turn. This time, she focuses on something simpler and deeper: acceptance.
At the centre of “That’s Why I Love My Baby” is a personal truth. Owen’s husband has never cared for Valentine’s Day or other “Hallmark holidays.” What once felt like a disappointment slowly became a lesson. Over time, Owen realised that love isn’t proven through one perfect day, but through how someone shows up across the year.
The song celebrates the quiet kind of love, the kind that doesn’t perform, but stays.
Musically, the track is rich yet relaxed. Owen’s piano gently guides the song, creating space for lyrics that feel conversational and sincere. There is humour woven through the storytelling, but also emotional clarity. She doesn’t criticise romance; she simply reframes it, inviting listeners to rethink what truly matters.
This single also marks the beginning of an active new phase for Owen. The release arrives ahead of an extensive international tour across Europe and the United States, where audiences will experience her celebrated live performances in intimate venues and renowned festival settings. Known for their warmth and storytelling, Owen’s shows offer the same honesty found in her songs.
Selected Live Dates
26 March – Le Bal Blomet, Paris, France
28 March – Jazz à Toute Heure Festival, France
30 March – Jazz Cat Club, Bellinzona, Switzerland
8 April – SPACE, Evanston, USA
1 June – Bush Hall, London, UK
26 July – Jazz au Phare Festival, France
As 20 February approaches, “That’s Why I Love My Baby” feels especially timely. In a world that often measures love through spectacle and expectation, Judith Owen offers something steadier and more lasting.
Real love, she reminds us, is found in the other 364 days.
