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!
Let There Be Love
Anne Murray Lyrics
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Every life has a plan
Though sometimes the map is out of our hands
Every day is a step
Though we may not know the reason just yet
When your faith fails
When your dreams sleep
CHORUS:
Let there be love
Let there be light
Let there be hope in the dark of the night
For every heart that's lying in wait
Let there be love
Let there be love
You are strong
You are brave
Though I couldn't even count all the way
There's a time to be still
Let the river carry you where it will
When your faith fails
When your dreams sleep
Learn to let go
Just let it be
CHORUS
Bridge:
It's a long, hard road to travel
Yes, I know what it's like when you lose your way
When the best laid plans unravel
That's when you've got to believe
CHORUS x3
The song "Let There Be Love" by Anne Murray and Dawn Langstroth speaks about the unpredictable nature of life and how at times one feels lost in their journey. The lyrics describe how every person has a plan in life, but sometimes the path is out of their control. Despite not knowing the reason for one's struggles, the song encourages the listener to have faith and let go of the things that hold them back. The chorus emphasizes the need for love, light, and hope in the darkest moments, offering a reminder that we can all benefit from these things.
The song's bridge acts as a reminder that life can be challenging, and it is possible to lose our way. The comforting words of the song encourage us to have faith in the journey and believe that we will find our way. Overall, this song is a reminder that we are not alone and that hope, love and light can uplift and inspire us through dark moments.
Line by Line Meaning
Every life has a plan
Every individual has a purpose in life they are meant to fulfill.
Though sometimes the map is out of our hands
However, there are situations where we cannot control the course of our lives.
Every day is a step
Every day is an opportunity to make progress.
Though we may not know the reason just yet
Even if we do not understand why certain things are happening.
When your faith fails
When one's belief in themselves or their religious convictions diminishes.
When your dreams sleep
When one's aspirations appear to be unattainable.
Learn to let go, and just let it be
It is important to learn to accept things that are beyond our control and move on.
Let there be love
May love be abundant in every situation.
Let there be light
May there always be a source of hope or guidance during difficult times.
Let there be hope in the dark of the night
May hope help us through challenging moments.
For every heart that's lying in wait
For anyone who is longing for something.
You are strong
You possess the strength to overcome obstacles.
You are brave
You have the courage to tackle any challenge.
Though I couldn't even count all the way
Although I cannot describe it quantitatively.
There's a time to be still
Sometimes it is important to pause and reflect.
Let the river carry you where it will
Allow life to take its course.
It's a long, hard road to travel
The journey of life can be difficult.
Yes, I know what it's like when you lose your way
I understand how it feels to be lost.
When the best laid plans unravel
When carefully made plans do not go accordingly.
That's when you've got to believe
That is the moment to have faith.
CHORUS x3
May love, hope, and light be present in all aspects of life.
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Written by: JAMES GRANT
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
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