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!
Last Thing On My Mind
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"
Heaven is here
Can't you see?
These are the things love is made of
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
Heaven is here
Can't you see?
These are the things love is made of
And will always be
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
Heaven is here
Can't you see?
These are the things love is made of
And will always be
These are the things love is made of
And will always be
The lyrics to Anne Murray's song "Last Thing On My Mind" depict a romantic and intimate moment between two lovers. The song starts with a description of lovers sharing a kiss at the end of an evening when the lights are dimmed, and someone whispers, "Darling, don't go." The description of the moment shows the power and importance of physical touch and the intimacy it brings. Murray's use of the phrase "Heaven is here" reflects the idea that true love is found in the present moment, and those moments can feel otherworldly.
The song continues with the verse describing the couple's contentment in each other's company as they have no thought of leaving, and neither the night nor the thought of the tomorrow can dampen the moment's perfection. The line "The night you found courage to tell him that you found out to tell him today" indicates that the couple has a significant history, and perhaps had been holding back their feelings. The chorus repeats the line "Heaven is here, can't you see?" emphasizing that love, and the connection it brings, is what is essential in life.
The final verse describes the woman leaving the man's company, feeling giddy and happy, and whistling a melody, she leaves with love on her mind. The line "And it won't leave your head as you climb into bed, no matter what you do" emphasizes the powerful emotions and memories that can be triggered by a simple yet intimate moment. The song concludes with the repetition of the chorus, "These are the things love is made of, and will always be," as a way of expressing that true love never fades away, and such moments can make life worth living.
Line by Line Meaning
Just a kiss at the end of an evening
A small romantic gesture to end a night spent together
When the lights are turned down low
A moment of intimacy and privacy
One kiss leads to another
The building of a connection and deeper romance
Someone whispers, "Darling, don't go"
The reluctance to part and the desire for more time together
Heaven is here
The feeling of joy and contentment when in love
Can't you see?
Asking the listener to recognize the beauty and magic of love
These are the things love is made of
Love is made of these small but meaningful moments
And will always be
These moments will always be a part of love
It's late but there's no thought of leavin'
The connection and desire to stay together outweigh the lateness of the hour
For tomorrow is so far away
The present moment and connection is more important than the future
The night you found courage to tell him
A pivotal moment of vulnerability and honesty in the relationship
That you found out to tell him today
Confessing one's feelings and opening up to the other person
As you leave down the hallway, you're whistling
A feeling of happiness and lightness after a night spent together
Some strange melody you never knew
The feeling of being swept away and taken by surprise by the romance
And it won't leave your head as you climb into bed
The memory and feeling of the night stays with you
No matter what you do
The impact of the romance and connection remains powerful
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Tom Paxton
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@earlyrisersteph
I forgot how much I loved Anne's voice
@user-yt1lm7fl4f
천상의 목소리~감사드립니다
@pjimmbojimmbo1990
I bought this album when Snowbird was on the Charts. I still have it.
@roysheaks1261
Anne has such a nice soft voice!
@wmbmorgan
She was my favorite singer for many years until I discovered Karen Carpenter. Both very good singers.
@estheredrodromenge3612
Beautiful voice..love her songs
@user-jf8tj8hm8p
♥️♥️♥️
@theingenious8197
One of my fav song
@calebrush3833
Love her voice.
@lindamcfadden5522
Beginning of a fantastic career. I know she has some regrets about leaving her children for long periods of time. People like me reaped the benefit of her choice,but hate that she missed so much time with her children.