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.
Flattery Will Get You Everywhere
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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How I ate up your flattery then lick the platy clean
I've been so starved for pretty words are ever insincere
Till as for me flattery will get you everywhere
So brag me up and make me smile and I'll do things your way
Say pretty words to me and I'll do anything you say
Don't worry if they're true or not the truth is I don't care
And as for me flattery will get you everywhere
Another loves said hurtin' words outil our love was gone
He'd always get the shoe to fit that I'll have to put it on
Say words unkind and soon my mind would close from ear to ear
And as for me flattery will get you everywhere
So brag me up
And as for me flattery will get you everywhere
The lyrics to Lynn Anderson's song Flattery Will Get You Everywhere are a commentary on the power of words and the human need for affirmation. The song suggests that flattery, even if insincere, can go a long way in determining how someone feels about another person. The singer in the song is portrayed as someone who is so starved for compliments that they will do anything for the person who provides them. The lyrics also suggest that being critical or unkind can quickly undo a relationship, just as the singer's previous lover was able to "get the shoe to fit" by using hurtful words.
The song is an interesting case study in the power of language to shape our emotions and behavior. It suggests that flattery, or empty praise, can be just as effective as genuine affirmation in encouraging certain behaviors. It also implies that our need for affirmation can sometimes override our sense of reason or good judgment. The idea that "flattery will get you everywhere" suggests that our desire for approval can sometimes cloud our judgment and lead us to make decisions that we might not otherwise make.
Overall, the song is a playful commentary on the human condition and our need for validation. It suggests that we are all vulnerable to the power of words and that the language we use can have a profound effect on the people around us. It also serves as a reminder that our need for approval can sometimes lead us astray and that we should always seek to balance our desire for affirmation with a healthy dose of skepticism and critical thinking.
Line by Line Meaning
I noticed how you smiled just now surprised that having seen
I am aware of the effect your flattery had on me and how it affected my mood
How I ate up your flattery then lick the platy clean
I eagerly accepted and enjoyed the praise and compliments you gave me
I've been so starved for pretty words are ever insincere
I have a deep desire for positive words and compliments, even if they are not genuine
Till as for me flattery will get you everywhere
I am willing to do anything for someone who flatters me and gives me compliments
So brag me up and make me smile and I'll do things your way
If you continue to flatter me, I will be willing to comply with your requests and follow your lead
Say pretty words to me and I'll do anything you say
Compliments have a powerful effect on me, and I will do whatever you ask if you continue to flatter me
Don't worry if they're true or not the truth is I don't care
The sincerity of your flattery does not matter to me, as long as you continue to praise me
Another loves said hurtin' words outil our love was gone
A previous lover spoke harshly to me, causing our relationship to end
He'd always get the shoe to fit that I'll have to put it on
He would say hurtful things that seemed to be directed specifically at me, causing me pain
Say words unkind and soon my mind would close from ear to ear
Negative words and insults have a strong impact on me and cause me to shut down emotionally
And as for me flattery will get you everywhere
Compliments and flattery are the key to unlocking my cooperation and willingness to please
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shuffle877
This is a great one for sure, Jack. I love Lloyd Green's steel intro on this one. Thanks for posting my friend!
J.W. Gauntt
very welcome shuff man, appreciate the listen my Friend
Greg Foster
Thanks for sharing all these great songs of the beautiful Lynn Anderson!!
Gary VanDecar
Rest in Peace beautiful lady, We your fans greatly miss you Lynn Anderson.
cowgirl236
One of my favorite songs by Lynn Anderson.
J.W. Gauntt
thank you for listening
Pamela Rasmussen
Great Lynn Anderson song!
Robert Cooper
I fell in love with this song when I was 13 .Im 60 now and still loving it !
Samuel Mark Lawrence Roy
This might be my favorite song from her, too.
J.W. Gauntt
thank you for listening