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!
This Season Will Never Grow Old
Anne Murray Lyrics
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I remember the snowflakes that fell from the sky
And covered the village that lay sleeping below
Thank goodness this season will never grow old
I look through my window well into the night
Watching and waiting and hoping I might
See one little reindeer fly through the snow
Christmas is coming, may joy fill your home
And the spirit be with you wherever you go
Christmas is coming, may joy fill your home
And the spirit be with you wherever you go
Trees with full branches were the first ones to go
I remember the children who came to the door
And sang out the carols we all used to know
Thank goodness this season will never grow old
All round the fire, the warmth of the flame
Tip-toeing softly trying not to awake
The ones who lie waiting for good things you know
Thank goodness this season will never grow old
Christmas is coming, may joy fill your home
And the spirit be with you wherever you go
Christmas is coming, may joy fill your home
And the spirit be with you wherever you go
Anne Murray's "This Season Will Never Grow Old" is a song that captures the warmth, nostalgia, and joy of Christmas. Through the lyrics, she takes us into a world where Christmas is imminent, and the excitement in the air is palpable. The song is filled with vivid descriptions of the things that make this season special, from the snowflakes that cover the sleeping village below, to the children singing carols at the door, and the warmth of the fire.
The song begins with Murray describing the smiles on people's faces that signal the coming of Christmas. She then takes us back to a time when snowflakes fell from the sky and covered the village below, painting a vivid picture of the winter wonderland. Murray then expresses her gratitude that this season will "never grow old," implying that even though things may change from year to year, the magic of Christmas remains constant.
In the second stanza, Murray describes the anticipation that comes with waiting for Christmas to arrive. She talks about peering through her window into the night, hoping to catch a glimpse of one of Santa's reindeers flying through the snow. She then goes on to reminisce about the children who used to come to her door and sing carols when she was younger. The final lines of the stanza are a repetition of the gratitude expressed in the first stanza, that the magic of this season will never fade away.
The final stanza of the song captures the coziness and warmth associated with Christmas. Murray describes the atmosphere around a fire, with people tip-toeing softly so as not to disturb those sleeping peacefully. She closes out the song with another wish for joy and the spirit of the season to fill people's homes and be with them wherever they go.
Line by Line Meaning
Christmas is coming, I can tell by the smiles
I can feel the contagious happiness in the air as Christmas approaches
I remember the snowflakes that fell from the sky
I recall the beautiful snowfall that covered the landscape during this time
And covered the village that lay sleeping below
The peacefulness of the village was enhanced by the blanket of snow that covered it
Thank goodness this season will never grow old
I am grateful that the excitement and joy that comes with the Christmas season remains timeless
I look through my window well into the night
I spend hours gazing out my window, taking in the magic of the holiday season
Watching and waiting and hoping I might
I am filled with anticipation, hoping to catch a glimpse of the Christmas spirit around me
See one little reindeer fly through the snow
I long to witness the charm of one of Santa's trusty reindeer flying through the snow
Trees with full branches were the first ones to go
The most beautiful and lush trees were the first to be claimed as Christmas trees
I remember the children who came to the door
I recall the joy of having children visit my home to sing classic Christmas carols
And sang out the carols we all used to know
The children's sweet voices filled my home with the familiar and beloved Christmas carols of our past
Thank goodness this season will never grow old
I am grateful that the Christmas tradition of singing carols and enjoying time with loved ones remains timeless
All round the fire, the warmth of the flame
The comfort and coziness of gathering around the fire with loved ones during Christmas is unmatched
Tip-toeing softly trying not to awake
We take care to be quiet so as not to disturb loved ones who are sleeping
The ones who lie waiting for good things you know
Our loved ones are eagerly anticipating the surprises and joys that come with Christmas morning
Thank goodness this season will never grow old
I am grateful that the love and warmth that comes with celebrating Christmas with family and friends will never go out of style
Christmas is coming, may joy fill your home
I wish for each and every person to experience the happiness that comes with the holiday season
And the spirit be with you wherever you go
I hope that the magic and spirit of Christmas stays with you beyond just the holiday season
Christmas is coming, may joy fill your home
I wish for each and every person to experience the happiness that comes with the holiday season
And the spirit be with you wherever you go
I hope that the magic and spirit of Christmas stays with you beyond just the holiday season
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RITA MACNEIL
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