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!
Heaven Is Here
Anne Murray Lyrics
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When the lights are turned down low.
One kiss leads to another.
Someone whispers: "Darling,don't go"
[Chorus]
Heaven is here,
Can't you see?
And will always be.
It's late but there's no thought of
Leavin',
For tomorrow is so far away.
The night you found courage to tell
Him,
That you found out to tell him today
[Chorus]
As you leave down the hallway, you're whistling,
Some strange melody you never knew.
And it won't leave your head,
As you climb into bed,
No matter what you do.
[Chorus]
These are the things love is made of
And will always be.
In the song "Heaven Is Here," Anne Murray sings about the beauty of a simple romantic moment. The song opens with a scene of a couple sharing a kiss at the end of an evening when the lights are turned down low. Murray's lyrics suggest that the couple is completely engrossed in each other, and that "one kiss leads to another." This emotion is captured when one partner tells the other not to leave - they don't want this moment to end.
Murray then takes us into the chorus, where she sings that "heaven is here" and that we need to open our eyes to see it. She suggests that the simple things in life are what make love so beautiful and that these things are what it's made of and will always be. It's clear that Murray is trying to convey that we should cherish these simple moments in life, as they are what bring us the most happiness.
The song then moves to the next morning, where the singer is whistling a tune that they don't even know, which suggests they are still caught up in the romance of the previous night. The song ends with Murray repeating the chorus, emphasizing that we should focus on the beauty of the present moment and cherish the small things that make love so special.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a kiss at the end of an evening
A simple act of affection shown towards someone you care about after spending time together
When the lights are turned down low.
During a romantic moment where the environment and ambiance is intimate
One kiss leads to another.
Physical intimacy has the potential to grow and become more intense
Someone whispers: "Darling,don't go"
The artist is expressing their desire for their partner to stay a little longer
Heaven is here,
Love and happiness is present in this moment and place
Can't you see?
Acknowledging that some people may not appreciate or recognize the beauty of the moment
These are the things love is made of
Emphasizing that genuine and authentic love is shown through tender moments and small gestures
And will always be.
True love and affection will remain constant and unchanged over time
It's late but there's no thought of
The hour of the night is irrelevant when one is happy and content
Leavin',
The joy of the moment is too great to simply walk away from
For tomorrow is so far away.
Thinking about the future is unnecessary when one is experiencing pure joy and contentment in the present
The night you found courage to tell
A moment in time where an individual was brave enough to express their true feelings
Him,
The person they love and care about
That you found out to tell him today
The singer found the right words to express their true feelings, and didn't wait for the 'perfect' moment to say them
As you leave down the hallway, you're whistling,
The positive and joyful experience you had earlier is on your mind and put you in a good mood
Some strange melody you never knew.
The exact tune may be unfamiliar, however the emotions and feelings derived from it are strong and real
And it won't leave your head,
The happy thoughts and feelings of the moment stay with you and linger after the fact
As you climb into bed,
Even after the adrenaline of the moment wears off, the happiness and contentment remains
No matter what you do.
The memory and impact of the moment will always be present and irreplaceable
These are the things love is made of
Reiterating that small moments of affection and intimacy are the purest form of love and should be cherished
And will always be.
True love is everlasting and should be appreciated in every moment
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GENE MAC LELLAN
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
Lyrics found here are completely wrong; completely different song.