Anderson charted 12 No. 1, 18 Top 10, and more than 50 Top 40 hits. In addition to being named "Top Female Vocalist" by the Academy of Country Music (ACM) twice and "Female Vocalist of the Year" by the Country Music Association (CMA), Anderson won a Grammy Award (earning seven nominations), People's Choice Award and an American Music Award (AMA). She was named Billboard's Female Artist of the Decade (1970–1980).
Anderson was the first female country artist to win the American Music Award (in 1974), as well as the first to headline and sellout Madison Square Garden that same year.
Anderson debuted in 1966, at the age of 19, and had her first hit with Ride, Ride, Ride. After a series of Top 10 hit singles on the country charts during the late 1960s, Anderson signed with Columbia Records in 1970. Under Columbia, she had her most successful string of hits. Her signature song, "(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden", remains one of the biggest selling country crossover hits of all time. In addition, the song also went to No. 3 on the Billboard Pop Chart and reached the top of the charts in several countries, an unprecedented achievement at the time. CMT ranks "Rose Garden" at No. 83 on its list of the "100 Greatest Songs in Country Music History". Anderson continued to record and remained a popular concert attraction until her death, regularly headlining major casino showrooms, performing arts centers and theaters.
She grew up in Sacramento, California with her mother, acclaimed singer-songwriter Liz Anderson who wrote "The Fugitive" and "(All My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers", both Merle Haggard hits, among others. She began her solo career in 1966 with "In Person", followed by a hit with her mother's "If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)".
In 1968 she married Glenn Sutton, a future Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame inductee, with whom she had a daughter, Lisa. (They divorced in 1977.)
Consistent hits followed, and she was a regular on The Lawrence Welk Show during the 1967-68 season. In 1969 Anderson signed to Columbia where her work veered a bit more toward a polished, pop sound. She released her signature song, "Rose Garden" in late 1970. The song, written by Joe South, won a Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance reached number 1 on the U.S. country charts, and also hit number 3 on the pop charts, as well as being a hit in fifteen countries. Anderson also received Grammy nominations for her recordings "Big Girls Don't Cry" (1968), "That's a No No" (1969), and "How Can I Unlove You" (1971)> Anderson's other hits during this period included "You're My Man", "Listen to a Country Song", "Top of the World" (a number 1 country record for Anderson before becoming a pop hit for The Carpenters), "Cry", "Keep Me in Mind", "What a Man My Man Is" and "Smile For Me". In 1971, she was voted Top Female Vocalist of the year by both the Academy of Country Music and Country Music Association. Anderson charted eight no.one singles, 18 Top-Tens and earned a total of 17 international Gold records. She was perhaps the most in-demand country female vocalist on network television throughout the 1970's but after 1975 her records usually peaked in the top 20 as opposed to her earlier top ten success.
Anderson married a Louisiana businessman in 1978. The second marriage produced two more children, and she was divorced in 1982.
Anderson remained one of the top female country singers into the 1980's. Her last top ten record was 1984s "You're Welcome to Tonight". During the late 1980's and early 1990s, she received much press for her disputes with her now-divorced second husband. After spending time on her ranch, raising horses and participating in equestrian events, she began recording again in 1992.
"The Bluegrass Sessions", released in 2004, earned Anderson her first Grammy nomination in over 30 years.
That same year Anderson was arrested in Denton, Texas, for drunk driving.
The American Rose Society created and named in her honor a white and raspberry hybrid tea rose.
Anderson released a new CD of original songs entitled "Cowgirl" in 2006, all of the songs penned by her mother, the acclaimed songwriter Liz Anderson.
All Day Sucker
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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And I polished up the sun
So when you woke up the
Sun would shine on you
Raised the dawn to get the
Papers so when the breakfast you sat down
I could be the one that you'd
Say thank you to
From the first thing in the morning till
The last thing in the night
Every hour and every minute I'm your fool
Anyway that I can please you I
Will try with all my might
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
So from morning until evening I'll be
At your beg and call
I'll do anything at all that pleases you
You can wind me round your
Finger almost anyway at all
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
Then today I clеan your workshop
Wash the car and mow the lawn
And I evеn shine the laces in your shoes
I try hard to make you love me
And it's all enough till dawn
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
So from morning until evening I'll be
At your beg and call
I'll do anything at all that pleases you
You can wind me round your
Finger almost anyway at all
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
So from morning until evening I'll be
At your beg and call
I'll do anything at all that pleases you
You can wind me round your
Finger almost anyway at all
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
The lyrics of Lynn Anderson's song "All Day Sucker" depict a person who is deeply infatuated and devoted to their partner. The singer portrays themselves as someone who is constantly available, willing to go to great lengths to please and satisfy their loved one. The day begins with the singer waking up early to ensure that the sun shines on their partner, wanting to bring positivity and brightness into their life. The singer takes care of mundane tasks like getting the morning papers and preparing breakfast, all with the intention of being the one their partner appreciates and thanks.
The phrase "all day sucker" serves as a metaphor for the singer's unwavering commitment and willingness to be at their partner's beck and call throughout the day, from morning till evening. They declare their readiness to do anything and everything that pleases their partner, emphasizing their dedication and willingness to fulfill their desires. The singer even goes as far as cleaning the workshop, washing the car, mowing the lawn, and shining the laces of their partner's shoes. The love and devotion of the singer seem boundless, as they try their hardest to earn the affection and love of their partner. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of willingness to do whatever it takes to make their loved one happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I got up at six this morning
I woke up early in the morning
And I polished up the sun
I made everything bright and perfect
So when you woke up the sun would shine on you
I wanted the day to start beautifully for you
Raised the dawn to get the papers so when the breakfast you sat down
I made sure everything was ready before you had breakfast
I could be the one that you'd say thank you to
I wanted to be appreciated by you
From the first thing in the morning till the last thing in the night
All day long, from morning to night
Every hour and every minute I'm your fool
I'm constantly devoted and foolishly in love with you
Anyway that I can please you I will try with all my might
I will make every effort to satisfy you
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
I'm completely infatuated with you
So from morning until evening I'll be at your beg and call
I'm at your mercy and ready to do anything you ask
I'll do anything at all that pleases you
I'll fulfill any request that brings you joy
You can wind me round your finger almost anyway at all
You have complete control over me
Then today I clean your workshop, wash the car and mow the lawn
I took care of all your chores and tasks
And I even shine the laces in your shoes
I paid attention to even the smallest details for you
I try hard to make you love me
I put in a lot of effort to win your love
And it's all enough till dawn
I will continue to do everything until morning
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
I'm completely engrossed in my love for you
I'm an all day sucker when it comes to you
I'm completely devoted to you throughout the day
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Joyce Taylor
I have always loved Lynn Anderson and I listened to her until I new every word.
lynnandersonfan
Written by her mother, songwriting genius Liz Anderson!
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