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!
In The Garden
Anne Murray Lyrics
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While the dew is still on the roses
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
The Son of God discloses
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
He speaks and the sound of His voice
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
And the melody that He gave to me
Within my heart is ringing
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
I'd stay in the garden with Him
'Tho the night around me be falling
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
His voice to me is calling
And He walks with me
And He talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
And the joy we share as we tarry there
None other has ever known
Anne Murray's "In The Garden" is a soft and gentle hymn that tells the story of a person walking and talking with God in a garden. The singer describes going to the garden alone while the dew is still on the roses, where they hear the voice of God disclosing and talking to them. The lyrics describe how the singer feels the presence of God, as they walk and talk together. They feel a sense of deep joy and peace as they spend time together, unlike anything else they have ever known. The melody given to the singer by God rings in their heart, creating a feeling of infinite happiness.
As the song progresses, the singer expresses a desire to stay in the garden with God, even if darkness falls around them. However, they hear God's voice calling them to leave the garden, an experience described by the lyrics as a voice of woe. The singer is reluctant to leave the garden and the special connection they shared with God, but they recognize the importance of following His guidance. The song ends with the singer reflecting on the joy they shared with God in the garden, a moment that none other has ever experienced.
Line by Line Meaning
I come to the garden alone
I come to this peaceful location by myself
While the dew is still on the roses
While the morning is still fresh and new
And the voice I hear, falling on my ear
And I can hear a gentle voice calling out to me
The Son of God discloses
I feel like the presence of Jesus is made known to me
And He walks with me
Jesus walks with me
And He talks with me
Jesus talks with me
And He tells me I am His own
Jesus lets me know that I belong to Him
And the joy we share as we tarry there
And the happiness we have together as we stay in this place
None other has ever known
Nobody else has ever experienced this before
He speaks and the sound of His voice
When He talks and His voice is heard
Is so sweet the birds hush their singing
The birds stop singing because of how soothing His voice is
And the melody that He gave to me
And the beautiful music that He has provided me with
Within my heart is ringing
It makes my heart feel full and overflows with joy
I'd stay in the garden with Him
I want to stay in this peaceful place with Jesus
'Tho the night around me be falling
Even if it becomes dark and scary around me
But He bids me go; through the voice of woe
But He commands me to leave, even when it is difficult
His voice to me is calling
He is still calling out to me
And the joy we share as we tarry there
And the happiness we have together as we stay in this place
None other has ever known
Nobody else has ever experienced this before
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Written by: C. Austin Miles
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@susanm.jeavons
I am 74 and remember singing this song in church choir as a young girl. It was my favorite. Then when I was about 60, my late husband and I bought a farm on 5 acres. I planted tons of flowers and several roses. In the early mornings if it was nice, I would walk out to the garden and sing that song. I didn't care if anyone heard me, just wanted Jesus to hear me. It is still my favorite hymn.
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@user-ef6pz4fg4e
The most precious hymn to me. I became a Christian at 15. Now 83I still love listening and singing IN THE GARDEN. THANK YOU SO MUCH.
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@4ljc433
Here I am at 74 and, listening to this hymn sung by my favorite female singer of all times, tears feel my eyes. Thank you Canada for giving this world such a beautiful person with that great heavenly voice.
@virginiaallisonpeck2517
Isn’t it beautiful ❤️🎚🕊
@SteveGoodwin-qy3py
Go rest high on that mountain by Carrie Underwood
@dianemcglynn1214
By my my
@dianemcglynn1214
Beautiful
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@jackielam6284
I'm 74 and this was my Dad's favorite hymn. I still have to stop and listen. His garden gave him such pleasure. He often sang this or hummed it.