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!
You Are My Sunshine
Anne Murray Lyrics
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As I lay sleeping
I dreamed I held you in my arms
When I awoke, dear
I was mistaken
So I hung my head and cried.
You are my sunshine
You make me happy
When skies are gray
You'll never know, dear
How much I love you
Please don't take my sunshine away.
Chorus:
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never loose
And frowners never win
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
My mommy told me something
That little girls should know
It's all about the devil
And I've learned to hate him so
I know he'll be unhappy
'Cause I'll never wear a frown
Maybe if we keep on smiling
He'll get tired of hangin' round.
Chorus:
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never loose
And frowners never win
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
Chorus:
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Smilers never loose
And frowners never win
So let the sun shine in
Face it with a grin
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in...
The lyrics to Anne Murray's song You Are My Sunshine/Open Up Your Heart express the deep love and affection of the singer towards the person she's addressing. The first verse conveys her longing for that person as she dreams of holding them in her arms. But when she wakes up, she realizes it was just a dream, and she becomes sad and cries. The chorus is the most well-known part of the song, and it talks about how the person she loves is her sunshine, the one who brings light and happiness into her life. She asks them not to take that sunshine away from her. The second verse is more upbeat and encouraging as the singer talks about a lesson her mother taught her about facing life with a smile, which is an effective way to ward off the devil always lurking around to steal our joy. The chorus follows with the same message of facing life with a grin and opening our hearts to let the sunshine in.
Overall, the song portrays a message of hope, positivity, and the power of love to combat the challenges we face in life. Its simple and catchy melody makes it a favorite for many, and the lyrics speak to people of all ages.
Line by Line Meaning
The other night dear
One night recently
As I lay sleeping
While I was asleep
I dreamed I held you in my arms
I had a dream that I was holding you close to me
When I awoke, dear
When I woke up from my dream, my love
I was mistaken
I realized that it was just a dream and you weren't really there
So I hung my head and cried.
I felt sad and shed a tear for the loss of what I dreamed of
You are my sunshine
You are the light in my life
My only sunshine
You are the only person that can bring me joy in life
You make me happy
You bring me joy and contentment
When skies are gray
During the difficult and gloomy times
You'll never know, dear
You might not realize, my love
How much I love you
The immense amount of love that I have for you
Please don't take my sunshine away.
I am pleading for you to stay with me
So let the sun shine in
Allow happiness to enter your life
Face it with a grin
Face happiness with a smile
Smilers never loose
Those who smile don't experience loss or defeat
And frowners never win
Those who frown don't experience victory or success
Open up your heart and let the sun shine in.
Open your heart to happiness and allow it to fill your life
My mommy told me something
My mother once told me something
That little girls should know
A piece of advice that young girls should learn
It's all about the devil
It pertains to the devil
And I've learned to hate him so
I've come to dislike him very much
I know he'll be unhappy
I have confidence that he'll feel sad
'Cause I'll never wear a frown
Because I always choose to smile instead of frown
Maybe if we keep on smiling
Perhaps if we continue to smile
He'll get tired of hangin' round.
The devil will lose interest and leave us alone
Contributed by James W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
todd canton
when Anne Murray took a hold of this song, she made it her own....and then she found her way into our hearts, for a lifetime...
Chelsea Bergman
I cried listening to this because my gramm would sing this to me while rubbing my back when i was little. she only would sing the you are my sunshine, my only sunshine part. i remember those nights like it was yesterday. she is still alive but it just remind me of her. Love her so much!!
Sandra Persaud
Hello, This is very lovely- now that Springtime is around, it's just perfect for the season, filled with loads of sunshine too- I Like ! & I Enjoy! Thank You Very Much - With Best Wishes - xx
Alejandra Gracía
Beautiful, Elena, Thank you very much! :)
Nancy K
<3 thanks for posting! Great job!
Tayah Ospina official
i cry each time i sing this song, my ma used to sing to me then i started growing up and now i sing it to my niece Lilly who i love very much
LeCommedieDellArte
@Jorgeyuk Muito obrigada querido Jorge, para voce também, um fim de semana bellissimo, com muita paz, amor, saúde, e .... em nossa companhia, naturalmente!
LeCommedieDellArte
@alpesedelweiss Gracias, querida Edel, siempre tan gentil !! Que tengas un muy, muy lindo fin de semana, querida amiga!
SuperAngryShark
You told me once dear, you really loved me And no one would ever come between But you left me to love another You have shattered all my dreams~
JACK GOODELL
love and hate comes from the same place love is a bond that holds people together . hate is a bond it hold you to thing you hate