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!
Silent Night
Anne Murray Lyrics
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All is calm, all is bright
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Holy Infant so tender and mild
Sleep in heavenly peace
Sleep in heavenly peace
Silent night, holy night!
Glories stream from heaven afar
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
Christ, the Saviour is born
Christ, the Saviour is born
Silent night, holy night
Son of God, love's pure light
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth "
Anne Murray's rendition of the classic Christmas carol "Silent Night" is a gentle and soothing lullaby that captures the essence of the original hymn. The song opens with the iconic line "Silent night, holy night," evoking a sense of peaceful calm and quiet reverence that characterizes the silent night on which Jesus was born. The second line reinforces this mood with the image of darkness pierced by the bright shining star of Bethlehem, setting the stage for the holy scene that follows.
The next verse shifts the focus to the shepherds who are startled by the glory and splendor of the angels who appeared to them, announcing the birth of the Messiah. The image of the "heavenly hosts" singing "Alleluia!" further reinforces the idea of divine intervention and heavenly joy. The final verse brings the focus back to the infant Jesus, describing him as the "son of God" and "love's pure light." The image of Christ's holy face radiating with "redeeming grace" is a powerful and poignant symbol of hope and salvation.
Line by Line Meaning
Silent night, holy night
The night was quiet and peaceful, all that one sees is divine and pure.
All is calm, all is bright
Everything is still and serene, with a shining light guiding the way.
Round yon Virgin Mother and Child
Mary brings forth her divine child, in the presence of heavenly light.
Holy Infant so tender and mild
The newborn baby is holy, and symbolizes the gentle nature of God's love.
Sleep in heavenly peace
The newborn child sleeps in a peaceful state, surrounded by holy love and protection.
Shepherds quake at the sight
The shepherds tremble with fear and amazement at the sight of the angels and divine light.
Glories stream from heaven afar
The brilliance and beauty of heaven shines down from above.
Heavenly hosts sing Alleluia!
The angels sing with joy and praise for the birth of Christ.
Christ, the Saviour is born
The newborn child, Jesus, has come to save humanity from sin and bring them closer to God.
Son of God, love's pure light
Jesus is the son of God, and his divine love will guide humanity on their path to salvation.
Radiant beams from Thy holy face
The love and grace of Jesus shines like a beacon of light to guide and protect humanity.
With the dawn of redeeming grace
Jesus' birth marks the arrival of God's redeeming grace, offering salvation and forgiveness for all.
Jesus, Lord, at Thy birth
Jesus has been born into this world, and takes his rightful place as Lord and savior of humanity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FRANZ XAVER GRUBER, IVO ANTOGNINI
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
Lyrics found here are completely wrong; completely different song.