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!
The Other Side
Anne Murray Lyrics
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What if there's no life line and you're sinking or lost
Just believe in your direction
Let your heart explore
Cause you can't reach new horizons
Standing on the shore
There are mountains, we need to climb
And the risk of all
So just listen to the voice that says
I'll catch you if you fall
On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
And You know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear, is love
For such a long time I put my dreams aside
The tides of change felt dangerous
The mountains seemed too high
But my dreams were slowly fading
As time went quickly by
So I held me breath with every step
Never knowing I would find
On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
And You know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear, is love
On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
And You know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear, is love
The lyrics of Anne Murray's song The Other Side essentially talk about overcoming obstacles and fears in life. The song speaks about taking risks, pursuing dreams with determination, and having faith in oneself, irrespective of the challenges you may face. The opening verses talk about the various hurdles one may encounter during oneโs life journey. Often, the journey may seem hopeless, and you may feel lost without any support or help. However, the song offers the listeners insight into how you can discover a new horizon by believing in oneself and exploring your heart's true desire. The lyrics encourage us to believe in our direction and not be afraid of new challenges.
The song progresses to discuss how the mountains we need to climb are only in our minds, meaning we create challenges for ourselves that do not exist. The risk involved is also only a figment of our imagination. Hence it's essential to listen to the inner voice instead of letting fear and doubts hold one back. The lyrics mention how, on the other side of doubt, lies faith, and on the other side of pain lies strength. The journey may seem tough, but on the other side of fear, you will find love.
The song's message encourages listeners to take a leap of faith, explore their true potential, and have faith in their ability to overcome whatever challenges they may come across. The lyrical interpretation of The Other Side's message is inspiring and empowering for those who face difficulties along their life journey.
Line by Line Meaning
Thought each life time, run rivers to cross
Throughout our lifetime, we will face challenges and obstacles (rivers to cross)
What if there's no life line and you're sinking or lost
Sometimes we may feel lost or unsupported, without a clear path forward
Just believe in your direction
Have faith in yourself and trust the choices you make
Let your heart explore
Follow your passions and interests, even if they lead you off the beaten path
Cause you can't reach new horizons, standing on the shore
To experience new opportunities, we have to take risks and venture out of our comfort zone
There are mountains, we need to climb
There will be challenges that require effort and perseverance to overcome (metaphorical mountains)
But the mountains standing in the way are only in our minds
Many of our perceived obstacles are self-created and can be overcome with a shift in perspective
And the risk of all
Despite the potential risks and uncertainties of taking action, it is still worth pursuing our dreams
So just listen to the voice that says, I'll catch you if you fall
We should trust in our own capabilities and have faith that we can handle whatever challenges come our way
On the other side of doubt is faith
When we overcome doubt or uncertainty, we can find a deeper sense of faith or trust in ourselves
On the other side of pain lies strength
Through difficult or painful experiences, we can develop resilience and inner strength
The journey may seem endless
While pursuing our goals, the path forward may appear long and daunting
And You know the road is rough
We acknowledge that the journey will not be easy or straightforward
But on the other side of fear, is love
By overcoming our fears, we can find love, joy, and fulfillment on the other side
For such a long time I put my dreams aside
The singer had previously neglected their dreams or passions for an extended period of time
The tides of change felt dangerous
The prospect of making a change or pursuing a new path can seem risky or uncertain
The mountains seemed too high
The challenges or obstacles to achieving their dreams appeared insurmountable
But my dreams were slowly fading, as time went quickly by
As time passed, the singer's desire to pursue their dreams was diminishing
So I held me breath with every step, never knowing I would find
Despite the uncertainty and difficulty of the journey, the singer kept moving forward and remained committed to their pursuit
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Written by: Joie Scott, Richard Wold
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Pondy Hsu
Through each life time, run rivers to cross
What if there's no life line and you're sinking or lost
Just believe in your direction and let your heart explore
'Cause you can't reach new horizons standing on the shore.
There are mountains we need to climb
But the mountains standing in that way are only in our minds
And the risks go nowhere it's the greatest races of all
so just listen to the voice that says
I'll catch you if you fall.
On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
when you know the road is rough
on the other side of fear is love.
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For such a long time, I put my dreams aside
The tides of change felt dangerous
The mountains seemed too high
But my dreams were slowly fading as time went quickly by
So I took a breath with every step
never knowing when I would find.
On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
when you know the road is rough
But on the other side of fear is love.
Oh On the other side of doubt is faith
On the other side of pain lies strength
The journey may seem endless
when you know the road is rough
but on the other side of fear is love
on the other side of fear is love.....
Christina Charland
I've been listening to this lady since 1978, on tv, in concert, at home, and in my car. I've never been disappointed!! She is also a very NICE person!!
Elan Chandler
Cristina Charland and a polite, wonderful golfer
Hamatie Jagroo
Sweet voice. I love every song this singer sang. So very melodious.
Doris Reynolds
Such a wonderful singer.ย You have given so much pleasure to so many people with your singing.
Andy Arnold
yeah absolutely Iโve been married for 32years I was 24 and she was 20. She got cancer in 2020 I was totally lost without her. She took a major hit the treatment was horrible for her. I could do nothing to change any thing so I felt helpless..i miss her everyday. Mothers are the glue that holds everyone together. seeing this makes me miss her even more I come to this page all the time just to have that nostalgia
Tim Woodiwiss
Tremendous! What a gopefilled message, and such a beautiful melody.
Rawle Persad
There's no other like her, the greatest.
Glori E
Personally, I think she's the greatest singer.
Hannes Uttke
Absolutely!
Pablo Malaga
Very Good but I think Karen Carpenter was even better