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!
Go Tell It On The Mountain
Anne Murray Lyrics
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Go, tell it on the mountain,
Over the hills and everywhere
Go, tell it on the mountain,
That Jesus Christ is born.
While shepherds kept their watching
Over silent flocks by night
Behold throughout the heavens
Refrain:
The shepherds feared and trembled,
When lo! above the earth,
Rang out the angels chorus
That hailed the Savior's birth.
Refrain:
And lo! When they had heard it,
They all bowed down to pray,
Then travelled on together,
To where the Baby lay.
Refrain:
Down in a lowly manger
The humble Christ was born
And God sent us salvation
That blessed Christmas morn.
Refrain:
I too am like a shepherd,
My flock of days to guard,
Each day finds time for praying,
From this I won't retard.
Refrain:
Anne Murray's rendition of the traditional Christmas song "Go Tell It On The Mountain" speaks to the Christian faith of the birth of Jesus Christ. The song brings to life the story of the shepherds who kept their flock by night and witnessed a holy light shining in the heavens. This miraculous event occurred when the angels sang praises heralding the birth of the Savior. Despite being afraid, the shepherds bowed down in prayer and followed the star that led them to the Baby. The song concludes by encouraging others to follow in their footsteps and spread the news of the birth of Jesus.
Interestingly, Anne Murray's version of "Go Tell It On The Mountain" differs slightly from the original version. She interjects a personal statement in the last verse, stating that she, too, is like a shepherd and must guard her flock of days, praying each day without retarding her faith. This tweak to the song adds a personal touch and encourages individuals to emulate the shepherds' behavior by becoming a faithful follower of Christ.
Line by Line Meaning
Go, tell it on the mountain,
Spread the news of Jesus Christ's birth far and wide, don't keep it to yourself.
Over the hills and everywhere
Make sure everyone hears the good news, no matter where they are or how far away.
That Jesus Christ is born.
Share the message that the Savior has come into the world to save us from our sins.
While shepherds kept their watching
The shepherds were tending to their sheep, staying alert and attentive to their needs.
Over silent flocks by night
The sheep were resting quietly, undisturbed by the events unfolding around them.
Behold throughout the heavens
Something amazing was happening in the sky that caught the attention of the shepherds.
There shone a holy light.
They saw a bright, beautiful light that filled them with awe and wonder, realizing it was something divine.
The shepherds feared and trembled,
The shepherds were frightened and overwhelmed by the sight before them.
When lo! above the earth,
Suddenly, a miraculous event occurred that took place in the skies above them.
Rang out the angels chorus
They heard a beautiful, angelic choir singing about the Savior's birth.
That hailed the Savior's birth.
The angels were rejoicing and sending the message that the long-awaited Messiah had been born.
And lo! When they had heard it,
Upon hearing such a beautiful and miraculous message, the shepherds were moved to action.
They all bowed down to pray,
They acknowledged the sacredness of the moment and gave thanks for God's mercy and love.
Then travelled on together,
They united in their faith and journeyed together to see the newborn King.
To where the Baby lay.
They found the Christ child and were blessed to be in His presence.
Down in a lowly manger
Jesus' birthplace was a humble and modest stable, fitting for a King who would serve the least of these.
The humble Christ was born
Despite being the Son of God, Jesus was born in the most humble of circumstances.
And God sent us salvation
Jesus' birth was part of God's plan to redeem and save humanity.
That blessed Christmas morn.
The day of Jesus' birth was a joyous and blessed occasion that changed the world forever.
I too am like a shepherd,
The artist acknowledges that they too are just like the shepherds in the story.
My flock of days to guard,
The artist has a responsibility to tend to the days of their life and ensure that they live them well.
Each day finds time for praying,
The artist recognizes the importance of taking time each day to commune with God in prayer.
From this I won't retard.
The singer is committed to not allowing anything to hinder or slow their pursuit of prayer and faith in God.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROWAN, TRADITIONAL
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
Lyrics found here are completely wrong; completely different song.