Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends showcases a wide variety of Anne's favorite female vocalists. Among the albumโs tracks and collaborating artists are "Snowbird" with Sarah Brightman, "You Needed Me" with Shania Twain, "Nobody Loves Me Like You Do" with Anneโs daughter Dawn Langstroth, "Danny's Song" with Martina McBride, โAnother Pot Oโ Teaโ with Emmylou Harris, โA Little Good Newsโ with Indigo Girls, โCotton Jenny" with Olivia Newton-John, โCould I Have This Danceโ with Amy Grant, โDaydream Believerโ with Nelly Furtado, โA Love Songโ with k.d. lang, โTime Donโt Run Out On Meโ with the songโs 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 Canadaโs Juno Award for "Single of the Year" in 1980. Anne and Dusty remained friends until Dustyโs 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 Anneโs 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 Anneโs classic versions. While Anne had designs on how she imagined the arrangements, she gave Phil free rein to rework the songs.
โWe approached the sessions as if we were just handed these songs and told to make this record,โ explains Ramone. โWhile arrangements were changed, there are also licks on some songs that I didnโt mess with. We stayed true to the song.โ
Working with Anne for the first time, Ramone adds, was an easy task. โWhat I love about Anne is there are no words minced about whatever she feels,โ he says. โThis is not a person you have to think, โWill she tell me the truth?โ 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.โ
โI said to Phil,โ joked Anne, โThe only reason I asked you was that Iโm the only singer left that you havenโt worked with!โ
โIโve done duets throughout my career,โ Anne says. โI did duets when I started out on (CBC Televisionโs) โSingalong Jubilee.โ 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. Iโve always loved singing harmony.โ
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 Murrayโs 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 Canadaโs 150th Anniversary, the Toronto Sun listed Anne at #1 in Canadaโs Top 160 Influences that helped define Canadian culture!
Silver Bells
Anne Murray Lyrics
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It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
Dressed in holiday style
In the air
Children laughing
People passing
Meeting smile after smile
And on every street corner you'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Strings of street lights
Even stop lights
Blink a bright red and green
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
Hear the snow crunch
See the kids bunch
This is Santa's big scene
And above all this bustle
You'll hear
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Silver bells, silver bells
It's Christmas time in the city
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
Soon it will be Christmas day
Anne Murray's song "Silver Bells" is a classic holiday track that beautifully captures the essence of what Christmas in the city is like. From the beginning of the song, the lyrics describe the sound of the silver bells ringing and it sets the tone for the holiday spirit. When the holidays are fast approaching, the air is buzzing with excitement and the joy on people's faces is palpable as they eagerly await the festivities.
The song continues by describing the busy streets of the city, decorated with holiday lights and ornaments, while people hurry and scurry about with a jolly look on their faces like they have all the time in the world. The lyrics depict a picture of children laughing and playing, bringing a sense of innocence and happiness into the scene. As holiday shoppers bustle around with their Christmas treasures, the colors of red and green blare brightly across the city.
Above all, the song celebrates the music of the silver bells ringing out, and how they symbolize the excitement and anticipation of Christmas day. The song is a reminder that even in the city, the most mundane things like stoplights and streetlamps can light up with the magic of Christmas. Ultimately, "Silver Bells" is a classic Christmas song that showcases the joy of the holiday time in a bustling city full of life and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of the silver bells rings a festive tune
It's Christmas time in the city
The vibe and atmosphere of the city turns merry and bright during Christmas time
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
The sound of the bells ringing creates a cheery ambiance
Soon it will be Christmas day
The anticipation of the winter holiday is building up
City sidewalks, busy sidewalks
The city streets are bustling with people during the holiday season
Dressed in holiday style
The city is decorated with ornaments and lights to celebrate the occasion
In the air
You can feel the excitement and joy in the atmosphere
There's a feeling of Christmas
The Christmas spirit fills the city and its people
Children laughing
Kids are having a jolly time during this festive season
People passing
People are out and about, meeting one another as they run errands or do some shopping
Meeting smile after smile
Everyone is wearing a smile on their face, spreading happiness and warmth
And on every street corner you'll hear
The sound of the silver bells can be heard all around the city
Strings of street lights
The streets are illuminated with lights and colorful decorations
Even stop lights
Even the traffic lights add to the festive mood by flashing colors of the holiday season
Blink a bright red and green
The lights shine in shades of red and green, symbolic of Christmas colors
As the shoppers rush home with their treasures
People are rushing home with their holiday purchases, excited to gift them to their loved ones
Hear the snow crunch
The sound of the snow crunching underfoot is a reminder of the cold winter season
See the kids bunch
Children are seen gathered together, eagerly awaiting the arrival of Santa Claus
This is Santa's big scene
The city is transformed into a magical wonderland, all decked out in the spirit of Santa Claus
And above all this bustle
Despite the hustle and bustle of the city, there is a sense of peace and joy
You'll hear
The sound of the silver bells ringing fills the air, announcing the arrival of Christmas
Silver bells, silver bells
The sound of the bells ringing is music to the ears
It's Christmas time in the city
The city is alive with the spirit of Christmas and holiday cheer
Ring-a-ling, hear them ring
The sound of the silver bells ringing can be heard all around the city
Soon it will be Christmas day
The most wonderful day of the year is almost upon us
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Ray Evans, Jay Livingston
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
Lyrics found here are completely wrong; completely different song.