Wynonna Judd covered the song "I Want to Know What Love Is," originally by the rock band Foreigner. Her version was released on August 24, 2004, as the fourth single from her album What the World Needs Now Is Love. The song was produced by Narada Michael Walden and Wynonna Judd herself. Notably, Jeff Beck contributed lead guitar to this version. Wynonna's rendition features a rich arrangement including keyboards, electric and acoustic guitars, steel guitar, bass, drums, percussion, string arrangements, and backing vocals by several singers
. Her cover achieved chart success, reaching number 14 on the US Billboard Adult Contemporary chart and number 12 on the Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. It also charted in Sweden, peaking at number 15
. Wynonna Judd has performed "I Want to Know What Love Is" live, including notable performances such as at the 2023 CMT Music Awards with Ashley McBryde
. The song itself is a power ballad originally written by Mick Jones of Foreigner and released in 1984. It became a major hit worldwide and has been covered by various artists, including Wynonna Judd, who brought her country and soulful style to the track
