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!
Rudolph The Red Nosed Raindeer/Frosty The Snowman Medley
Anne Murray Lyrics
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had a very shiny nose
and if you ever saw it
you would even say it glows
all of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
they never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
then how the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee (yippee)
"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history."
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
had a very shiny nose
and if you ever saw it
you would even say it glows
all of the other reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
they never let poor Rudolph
join in any reindeer games
then one foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
won't you guide my sleigh tonight"
then how the reindeer loved him
as they shouted out with glee (yippee)
"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
you'll go down in history"
Frosty the Snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
And two eyes made out of coal
Frosty the Snowman
Is a fairytale they say
He was made of snow
But the children know
How he came to life one day
There must have been some magic
In that old silk hat they found
For when they placed it on his head
He began to dance around
Frosty the Snowman
Was alive as he could be
And the children say
He could laugh and play
Just the same as you and me
Frosty the Snowman
Knew the sun was hot that day
So he said let's run
And we'll have some fun
Now before I melt away
Down to the village
With a broomstick in his hand
Running here and there all around the square
Saying catch me if you can
He led them down the streets of town
Right to the traffic cop
And he only paused a moment when
He heard him holler stop
Frosty the Snowman
Had to hurry on his way
But he waved goodbye
Saying don't you cry
I'll be back again some day
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Look at Frosty go
Thumpety thump thump
Thumpety thump thump
Over the hills of snow
The lyrics of the song Rudolph The Red Nosed Reindeer/Frosty The Snowman Medley tell two separate stories about beloved Christmas characters: Rudolph and Frosty.
The first part of the medley focuses on Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer who was ostracized by his fellow reindeer because of his unique glowing nose. The song highlights the ridicule and exclusion Rudolph experienced, as the other reindeer would laugh and call him names, preventing him from joining their reindeer games. However, on one foggy Christmas Eve, Santa recognizes Rudolph's special gift and asks him to guide his sleigh. Suddenly, all the reindeer begin to love and celebrate Rudolph, as they realize the importance his nose plays in saving Christmas. The song ends with the line "Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer, you'll go down in history," emphasizing Rudolph's newfound place of honor among Santa's reindeer.
The second part of the medley tells the story of Frosty the Snowman. It describes Frosty as a jolly, happy soul made of snow. The children are told that Frosty is a fairy tale, but they know that one day he came to life. The lyrics explain that Frosty's magical transformation occurred when a silk hat was placed on his head. This transformed Frosty into a living snowman who could dance, laugh, and play. Aware that he would melt in the sun, Frosty decides to have one last adventure with the children before his inevitable disappearance. He leads them through the village, with everyone chasing him, including the traffic cop. Frosty bids farewell to the children, promising to return one day, and he continues his journey over the hills of snow.
Line by Line Meaning
Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
Rudolph, a reindeer with a bright red nose
had a very shiny nose
His nose was incredibly radiant
and if you ever saw it
If you ever caught a glimpse of it
you would even say it glows
You would even claim it emits a glow
all of the other reindeer
Every single reindeer
used to laugh and call him names
Used to mock and insult him
they never let poor Rudolph
They never allowed unfortunate Rudolph
join in any reindeer games
To participate in any games with the reindeer
then one foggy Christmas eve
But on a foggy Christmas eve
Santa came to say:
Santa approached and spoke:
"Rudolph with your nose so bright
"Rudolph, with your brilliantly bright nose
won't you guide my sleigh tonight?"
Would you please lead my sleigh this evening?"
then how the reindeer loved him
Then how the other reindeer adored him
as they shouted out with glee (yippee)
As they exclaimed joyfully (yippee)
"Rudolph, the red-nosed reindeer
"Rudolph, the reindeer with the glowing nose
you'll go down in history."
You will forever be remembered."
Frosty the Snowman
Frosty, a snowman
Was a jolly happy soul
Was a delightfully cheerful being
With a corncob pipe and a button nose
Sporting a corncob pipe and a nose made of buttons
And two eyes made out of coal
And having two eyes crafted from coal
Is a fairytale they say
Is deemed a tale of fantasy
He was made of snow
He was created from compacted frozen water
But the children know
But the children are aware
How he came to life one day
Of how he magically became alive on a particular day
There must have been some magic
Certainly, there was some enchantment
In that old silk hat they found
Within that discovered ancient silk hat
For when they placed it on his head
Because when they put it on top of his head
He began to dance around
He commenced dancing in a lively manner
Frosty the Snowman
Frosty, the snowman
Was alive as he could be
Was as animated as he possibly could be
And the children say
And according to the children's accounts
He could laugh and play
He had the ability to laugh and engage in playful activities
Just the same as you and me
Just like you and me
Knew the sun was hot that day
Was aware of the intense heat from the sun that day
So he said let's run
Thus, he proposed
And we'll have some fun
And we will have an enjoyable time
Now before I melt away
Now, before I completely liquify
Down to the village
Descended into the village
With a broomstick in his hand
Holding a broomstick tightly
Running here and there all around the square
Dashing in various directions across the town square
Saying catch me if you can
Exclaiming, try to catch me if you are able
He led them down the streets of town
He guided them through the streets of the town
Right to the traffic cop
Directly to the traffic policeman
And he only paused a moment when
And he only briefly halted when
He heard him holler stop
He heard the traffic cop shout stop
Had to hurry on his way
Was compelled to continue his journey hastily
But he waved goodbye
Nevertheless, he bid farewell
Saying don't you cry
Stating, do not weep
I'll be back again some day
I will return once more in the future
Thumpety thump thump
The sound of rhythmic thumping
Over the hills of snow
Resonating across the snowy hills
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Written by: Johnny Marks
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
Lyrics found here are completely wrong; completely different song.