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!
Hey There
Anne Murray Lyrics
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You with the stars in your eyes
Love's never made a fool of you
You used to be too wise.
Hey there
You on that high-flying cloud
Though she won't throw a crumb to you
Better forget her
Her with her nose in the air
She's got you dancing on a string
Break it and she won't care
Won't you take this advice
I hand you like a brother
Or are you not seeing things too clear?
Are you too much in love to hear?
Is it all going in one ear
And out the other?
Won't you take this advice
I hand you like a brother
Or are you not seeing things too clear?
Are you too much in love to hear?
Is it all going in one ear
And out the other?
Hey there! Hey there!
Hey there!
The song "Hey There" by Anne Murray is a romantic ballad about unrequited love. The singer is addressing someone who is in love with a woman who is not interested in him. She tells him that he used to be wiser when it came to love, and that he shouldn't waste his time with someone who doesn't appreciate him. She advises him to forget about her and move on.
The lyrics suggest that the man is idealizing the woman and is unable to see her flaws. He believes that she will eventually come around to his way of thinking, even though she has shown no interest in him so far. The singer, who seems to care for the man, is urging him to be realistic and let go of his unrealistic expectations.
The repetition of the chorus, "Hey there," serves to emphasize the singer's concern for the man's well-being. The lyrics are simple and direct, but they convey a message that is both sweet and poignant.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey there
Greetings!
You with the stars in your eyes
You seem to be in love and full of hope.
Love's never made a fool of you
You haven't been hurt by love before.
You used to be too wise.
You used to be more cautious when it comes to love.
You on that high-flying cloud
You are so high on love.
Though she won't throw a crumb to you
Even though the person you're in love with doesn't show any interest in you.
You think someday she'll come to you.
You still have hope that things will work out with the person you're in love with.
Better forget her
It's better to move on from the person who doesn't reciprocate your feelings.
Her with her nose in the air
The person you're in love with is acting superior.
She's got you dancing on a string
You're being manipulated and controlled by her.
Break it and she won't care
If you stop letting her control you, she won't be affected by it.
Won't you take this advice
I'm offering you some advice.
I hand you like a brother
I'm giving you this advice as if you're my own brother.
Or are you not seeing things too clear?
Are you not able to see the situation objectively?
Are you too much in love to hear?
Are you too blinded by love to listen to reason?
Is it all going in one ear
Are you not paying attention?
And out the other?
Are you not processing the advice that is being given to you?
Hey there! Hey there! Hey there!
Greetings! Greetings! Greetings!
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GEORG CHRISTIAN DOLIVO, GREG FIELDS
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
Lyrics found here are completely wrong; completely different song.