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!
Winter Wonderland
Anne Murray Lyrics
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In the lane, snow is glist'nin',
A beautiful sight, we're happy to night
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
Gone away is the bluebird,
Here to stay is a new bird;
He sings a love song as we go along
In a meadow we can build a snowman,
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown;
He'll say, 'Are you married?'
We'll say, 'No man!'
'But you can do the job when you're in town!'
Later on we'll conspire
As we dream by the fire,
To face unafraid the plans that we made
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
The first verse of Anne Murray's Winter Wonderland sets the mood of a serene snowy evening with the sound of sleigh bells ringing and crisp snow glistening on the lane, painting a beautiful sight. The joyful atmosphere is apparent throughout the verse as the singer states their happiness to be walking in a winter wonderland. This first verse also utilizes sensory language to make the scene come alive such as the sound of sleigh bells and the sight of glistening snow. The second verse continues the joyous tone established by the first verse as the singer acknowledges the absence of a bluebird, but also celebrates the arrival of a new bird whose love song accompanies them as they walk in the snow.
The third verse is playful as the singer talks about building a snowman and pretending that it is Parson Brown, a fictional character used to emphasize the holiday spirit. The snowman then "asks" if the two are married, to which they respond with a playful denial, emphasizing the lighthearted and whimsical nature of the song. Finally, the last verse adds a cozy element to the song as the conversation shifts towards making plans and dreaming by the fire, all while being unafraid to face the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Sleigh bells ring; are you list'nin'?
The sound of the sleigh bells brings attention to the moment and asks if you are fully present.
In the lane, snow is glist'nin'
Snow is shiny and sparkly in the street.
A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight
The wintery scene makes us feel joyous this evening.
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
Taking a stroll in a snowy wonderland.
Gone away is the bluebird
The bluebird has flown to a warmer climate for the winter season.
Here to stay is a new bird;
A different bird has taken the place of the bluebird and will remain for the winter.
He sings a love song as we go along
The bird chirps a sweet and poetic sound as we travel down the path.
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
Taking a stroll in a snowy wonderland.
In a meadow we can build a snowman,
In the open field, we can construct a snowman.
Then pretend that he is Parson Brown;
We will use our imagination and name the snowman Parson Brown.
He'll say, 'Are you married?
The snowman asks if we are a couple.
We'll say, 'No man!'
We will reply that we are not married.
'But you can do the job when you're in town!'
The snowman can perform a marriage ceremony when he is in town, but for now, we will enjoy his company.
Later on, we'll conspire
As the night progresses, we will secretly plan something.
As we dream by the fire,
As we relax by the fireplace and let our minds wander.
To face unafraid the plans that we made
We will confidently confront and pursue the plans we have discussed.
Walkin' in a winter wonderland!
Taking a stroll in a snowy wonderland.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Felix Bernard, Richard B. Smith
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Robert Thompson
on Me Too
Lyrics found here are completely wrong; completely different song.