Music icon Anne Murray has sold more than 50 million albums in a distinguis… Read Full Bio ↴Music icon Anne Murray has sold more than 50 million albums in a distinguished career that spans four decades. On January 15th, Manhattan/EMI will release Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends, an exceptional 17-track collection of her top hits and favorites, newly recorded as duets with some of the world’s top female recording artists.

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!

Hark! The Herald Angels Sing
Anne Murray Lyrics

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Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King
Peace on earth and mercy mild
God and sinners reconciled

Joyful, all ye nations, rise
Join the triumph of the skies
With the angelic host proclaim

Christ is born in Bethlehem

Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King

Hail, the Heaven born Prince of Peace
Hail, the Son of Righteousness
Light and life to all He brings
Risen with healing in His wings

Mild he lays his glory by
Born that man no more may die
Born to raise the sons of earth
Born to give them second birth

Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King

Hark! the herald angels sing
Glory to the new born King

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" by Anne Murray convey the joyful announcement of the birth of Jesus Christ and celebrate the reconciliation between God and humanity. The song starts with an exclamation, calling attention to the angelic choir singing and proclaiming glory to the new born King. It acknowledges the peace and mercy that have come to earth through Jesus' birth, symbolizing the reconciliation between God and sinners.

The second verse encourages all nations to rise and join in the celebration of the birth of Christ. It emphasizes the triumph in the skies and invites everyone to join the heavenly host in proclaiming the good news that Jesus is born in Bethlehem.

The third verse pays homage to Jesus, referring to Him as the Heaven born Prince of Peace and the Son of Righteousness. It highlights His role as a bringer of light, life, and healing to all. The mention of His wings symbolizes His ability to uplift and provide healing and salvation.

The final verse speaks to Jesus willingly setting aside His divine glory to be born as a human, ultimately to save mankind from the shackles of death. Jesus' birth is presented as a chance for humanity to experience a second birth, a spiritual rebirth that grants eternal life.

Overall, the lyrics of "Hark! The Herald Angels Sing" are a celebration of the birth of Jesus and the hope and salvation He brings to the world.

Line by Line Meaning

Hark! the herald angels sing
Listen! The angels sent by God are singing

Glory to the new born King
Praise and honor to the newly born King

Peace on earth and mercy mild
May there be peace on earth and gentle kindness

God and sinners reconciled
God and those who have sinned are now brought back together

Joyful, all ye nations, rise
All nations should rise up with joy

Join the triumph of the skies
Join in the celebration from the heavens above

With the angelic host proclaim
Declare together with the multitude of angels

Christ is born in Bethlehem
The Messiah has been born in Bethlehem

Hail, the Heaven born Prince of Peace
Greetings to the Prince of Peace, who was born in Heaven

Hail, the Son of Righteousness
Greetings to the Son who embodies righteousness