Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends showcases a wide variety of Anne's favorite female vocalists. Among the album’s tracks and collaborating artists are "Snowbird" with Sarah Brightman, "You Needed Me" with Shania Twain, "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" with Anne’s daughter Dawn Langstroth, "Danny's Song" with Martina McBride, “Another Pot O’ Tea” with Emmylou Harris, “A Little Good News” with Indigo Girls, “Cotton Jenny" with Olivia Newton-John, “Could I Have This Dance” with Amy Grant, “Daydream Believer” with Nelly Furtado, “A Love Song” with k.d. lang, “Time Don’t Run Out On Me” with the song’s writer, Carole King, and more.
In 1979, Anne and Dusty Springfield each recorded the song "I Just Fall In Love Again." Anne's version became a hit single that garnered her Canada’s Juno Award for "Single of the Year" in 1980. Anne and Dusty remained friends until Dusty’s passing in 1999, and for Anne, releasing an album with this type of sisterly theme wouldn't seem complete without Dusty's inclusion. With the blessing of the Springfield family and estate, a new version pairing Dusty's original with Anne’s newly recorded vocals is featured on the album.
Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends was produced by one of the most respected music producers in the world, Phil Ramone (Tony Bennett, Bob Dylan, Elton John, Barbra Streisand, Billy Joel), who counts 14 Grammy Awards and 32 Grammy nominations among his many honors. Together, Anne and Phil decided they would treat the songs on their own terms and not adhere rigidly to the arrangements of Anne’s classic versions. While Anne had designs on how she imagined the arrangements, she gave Phil free rein to rework the songs.
“We approached the sessions as if we were just handed these songs and told to make this record,” explains Ramone. “While arrangements were changed, there are also licks on some songs that I didn’t mess with. We stayed true to the song.”
Working with Anne for the first time, Ramone adds, was an easy task. “What I love about Anne is there are no words minced about whatever she feels,” he says. “This is not a person you have to think, ‘Will she tell me the truth?’ When we met for a few hours in Michigan before we started, we agreed we wanted to bring some daring ideas and some freshness to this album.”
“I said to Phil,” joked Anne, “The only reason I asked you was that I’m the only singer left that you haven’t worked with!”
“I’ve done duets throughout my career,” Anne says. “I did duets when I started out on (CBC Television’s) ‘Singalong Jubilee.’ I did a duets album in 1971 with Glen Campbell. Growing up I did lot of group singing at school and sang with my brothers. I’ve always loved singing harmony.”
Since releasing her debut album in 1967, Anne Murray has been honored with a spectacular number of awards. She is the proud recipient of four Grammy Awards, three American Music Awards, three Country Music Association Awards, three Canadian Country Music Association Awards and twenty-four Juno Awards. Anne has also been honored with the Legacy Award from the Canadian Songwriters Hall of Fame (2006), the East Coast Music Association Directors' Special Achievement Award (2001), induction into the Canadian Country Music Hall of Fame (2002), and induction into the Juno Hall of Fame (1993).
Anne Murray will tour to several U.S. cities in February and March 2008 (confirmed tour dates listed below). For updates and additional information, visit Anne Murray’s official Website: www.annemurray.com
In 2011, Billboard ranked her 10th on their list of the 50 Biggest Adult Contemporary Artists Ever, and on July 1, 2017, in celebration of Canada’s 150th Anniversary, the Toronto Sun listed Anne at #1 in Canada’s Top 160 Influences that helped define Canadian culture!
Bidin' My Time
Anne Murray Lyrics
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"Cause that's the kind of guy I'm,
Beginnin' on a Monday,
Right through Sunday,
Bidin' my time.
Give me, give me,
Glass that's bright and twinkles,
Let me, let me,
He's bided his time,
Like that Winkle guy,
I'm chasin' 'way flies,
How the day flies,
Bidin' my time.
I'm bidin' my time,
"Cause that's the kind of guy I'm,
Beginnin' on a Monday,
Right through Sunday,
Bidin' my time.
Give me, give me,
Glass that's bright and twinkles,
Let me, let me,
Dream like Rip Van Winkle.
He's bided his time,
Like that Winkle guy,
I'm chasin' 'way flies,
How the day flies,
Bidin' my time.
The lyrics of Anne Murray's "Bidin' My Time" present the perspective of a character who is taking life easy and waiting for the right time to act. The singer describes himself as a guy who is always biding his time, from Monday to Sunday, and enjoying his leisure moments by drinking and dreaming. The comparison with Rip Van Winkle, a fictional character known for his long sleep, reinforces the idea that the singer of the song is not in a rush or worried about the passage of time. As the singer repeats the lines "Give me, give me, glass that's bright and twinkles", he expresses his desire for a carefree life with no responsibilities or worries.
The other line that stands out in the song is "I'm chasin' 'way flies, how the day flies, bidin' my time." Here, the singer talks about how he spends his time chasing flies and killing time, without any sense of urgency. He sounds content with his life as it is, without needing to aim for anything more. The song has a laid-back, folksy vibe that reinforces the message of being in no hurry and enjoying the present moment.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm bidin' my time,
I'm waiting for the right moment to act
"Cause that's the kind of guy I'm,
It's my nature to be patient
Beginnin' on a Monday,
Starting at the beginning of the week
Right through Sunday,
Continuing until the end of the week
Bidin' my time.
Patiently waiting for the right opportunity
Give me, give me,
I want
Glass that's bright and twinkles,
A shiny and reflective glass
Let me, let me,
Allow me to
Dream like Rip Van Winkle.
Sleep for a long time and have a vivid dream like the character Rip Van Winkle
He's bided his time,
He has patiently waited for the right moment to act
Like that Winkle guy,
Similar to the character Rip Van Winkle
I'm chasin' 'way flies,
I'm occupied with trivial matters
How the day flies,
Time passes quickly
Bidin' my time.
Patiently waiting for the right opportunity
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: George Gershwin, Ira Gershwin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Theresa MacDonald
Beautiful song, beautiful singer . I love Anne Murray.
Catherine Anderson
Oh my God I love this Song. I have been a fan of Anne Murray since I was about 13 yrs old. I remember hearing Snowbird on the radio before I left for School one morning. This ladies Beautiful Voice captured me then. I listen to all her Song's without fail everyday. I'm from Ireland will never meet my Favourite Singer. Sad. X 🌹💐🎤🎸🎶🎶🎵🎵🎼🎼👏👏☘️☘️☘️☘️
DIMITRIS SPAN
ANNE MURRAY FOREVER !!!
THE HIGH CULTURAL MISS ANNE MURRAY WHO GRACE US AND KNOW US A NEW WORLD OF FEELINGS !!!
todd canton
A Gene Maclellan song, along with Snowbird and put Your Hand in the Hand. Stunningly beautiful.
metoo
Such a comforting voice .. Sweet simple old song ❤
Piripi Waretini
My mum's favourite song ... I'll always connect this song with her ... and yes, it was the flip-side of Snowbird. I'm almost 64 now, yet when I hear this song, I remember being about 11 going through to a teenager when she'd sing this at the top of her lungs! Love you mama, happy mother's day! Boy. ;) x
zibbyzubb
Just lovely.
Pacita Baylon
Lovely songs ever
Enrique Mansilla
Special voice
Debbie Swanson
I learned this song wasy back in Jr High School! I think it was on flip side of Snowbird 45 record...