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!
O Holy Night
Anne Murray Lyrics
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It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Till he appeared and the spirit felt its worth
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
Fall on your knees oh, hear the angel voices
O night divine, the night when Christ was born
O night, O holy night, O night divine
O night, O holy night, O night divine
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming
Now come the wise men from out of the orient land
The king of kings lay thus lowly manger
In all our trials born to be our friends
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger
Behold your king before him lowly bend
Behold your king before him lowly bend
Truly he taught us to love one another
His law is love and his gospel is peace
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother
And in his name all oppression shall cease
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
With all our hearts we praise his holy name
Christ is the Lord then ever, ever praise we
His power and glory ever more proclaim
His power and glory ever more proclaim
The song O Holy Night by Anne Murray is a traditional Christmas song that praises the birth of Jesus Christ. The song begins by painting a peaceful picture of a starry night and introduces the birth of the dear Savior. The opening verse further highlights the need for the Savior’s arrival in a world that was deep in despair, sin, and error. The second verse introduces a shift in tone by using the word “thrill” to describe the joy and anticipation of the birth of Christ. The lyrics depict a weary world that rejoices by uniting in worship because a new and glorious morning has broken. The third verse refers to the wise men who travel from the orient land to see the newborn King, a reference to the Bible's magi.
The fourth verse acknowledges the lowliness of the King of Kings as he was born in a manger. However, he is also described as a friend who knows our weaknesses and needs. The song narrates that we should offer our humblest devotion to Christ, who is our King, for he came to teach us to love one another. His law is love, and his gospel is peace. The final verse calls for joyful hymns of thanksgiving to be raised in his holy name. His power and glory will always be celebrated, and his name will be proclaimed forever. The song is a representation of the Christmas season's core message that salvation came to the world through the birth of Christ, highlighting the significance of spreading love, goodwill, and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
O holy night the stars are brightly shining
The night is brimming with the presence of the Lord, with the stars shining to celebrate the birth of the Savior.
It is the night of the dear Saviour's birth
This night is when baby Jesus was born, an event that changed everything for the better.
Long lay the world in sin and error pining
Humanity used to be lost in ignorance and sin, looking for a way to free itself from the burden of sin.
Till he appeared and the spirit felt its worth
But then, when the Savior arrived, we were able to feel His presence, and we finally understood our value as children of God.
A thrill of hope the weary world rejoices
The arrival of Jesus brought us hope, and even though the world was tired and weak, this was a cause for rejoicing.
For yonder breaks a new and glorious morn
A new morning, full of light and beauty has dawned, and everyone can sense the change that's about to take place.
Fall on your knees oh, hear the angel voices
Hearing the voices of angels announcing the Savior's birth is such a humbling and awe-inspiring experience that it compels us to drop on our knees.
O night divine, the night when Christ was born
This is the divine night when the Lord chose to become one of us, taking on a human form to bring us salvation.
Led by the light of faith serenely beaming
Guided by faith, we march serenely, with the light of Christ shining bright, illuminating the way.
With glowing hearts by his cradle we stand
Standing by His crib, the love we have for the Lord is so intense that our hearts glow.
O'er the world a star is sweetly gleaming
At this very moment, all around the world, a star is shining bright, a symbol of the light that Christ has brought into our lives.
Now come the wise men from out of the orient land
The Magi, wise men from the East, are coming to visit the baby Jesus, a testament to the universality of His message.
The king of kings lay thus lowly manger
The King of kings, the Most High God, was born on this very night in a meager manger.
In all our trials born to be our friends
Jesus was born to be our ally in our darkest times, to lead us to the path of righteousness and to redeem us.
He knows our need, our weakness is no stranger
The Lord knows everything we need, and He has been with us throughout all our troubles, thus He knows about our weakness too.
Behold your king before him lowly bend
Now, in this moment, in front of the King, we should bow down and humble ourselves.
Truly he taught us to love one another
He taught us the most important thing we ought to do: to love one another with the same love that He has for each of us.
His law is love and his gospel is peace
The Gospel preaches peace, and the defining characteristic of Christ's message is love, the foundation of everything that we should do.
Chains he shall break, for the slave is our brother
The Lord will obliterate the chains of oppression and bring freedom to all, as we are all brothers and sisters in His eyes.
And in his name all oppression shall cease
The power of Christ can shatter all kinds of oppression, from the oppression of poverty to the chains of slavery.
Sweet hymns of joy in grateful chorus raise we
We sing sweetly, but with utmost joy, giving thanks to the Lord for everything that He has done for us.
With all our hearts we praise his holy name
As we sing our praises to the Lord, we do it not with just our voices, but with every beat of our hearts.
Christ is the Lord then ever, ever praise we
Our Lord is forever our Savior, and so we sing praises to His name forevermore.
His power and glory ever more proclaim
The glory of Christ will resound throughout the ages, and we'll reflect His power in everything that we do.
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Written by: Adolphe Charles Adam
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
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