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.
He'd Still Love Me
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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And he'll do anything you want him to
And you think he'll follow you to the end of the world
But before you pack your bags, I'd better warn you, girl
Other girls have been in love with him
And the only chance you'll ever have is very slim
And you think your dreams would all come true if he were free
But he's not, and if we were, he'd still love me
Like ironing shirts and pressing suits when he had only one
And knowing this you're still expecting me to set him free
But I won't, and if I did, he'd still love me
And knowing this you're still...
The lyrics to Lynn Anderson's song "He'd Still Love Me" tell a story of a woman who is being warned by the singer that the man she is in love with is already committed to someone else. The singer warns her that despite her belief that he will do anything for her, the chances of him leaving his current partner for her are very slim. The singer goes on to say that even if he were free, he would still love and choose to be with the singer instead.
The song explores themes of loyalty, commitment, and the lasting impact that a relationship can have on someone's heart. The singer believes that their partner's love for them is so strong that even if circumstances were to change, he would always choose to stay with them.
The lyrics also touch upon the small acts of love and care that the singer has done for their partner, such as ironing shirts and pressing suits when he had only one. These acts of kindness have created a bond and a deep love between them, making it difficult for the man to leave.
In essence, the lyrics convey that true love cannot be easily swayed or replaced, and that even if the circumstances were different, the man's love for the singer would remain steadfast.
Line by Line Meaning
You're here to tell me just how much he loves you
You have come to inform me about the depth of his love for you
And he'll do anything you want him to
He is willing to fulfill all your desires and wishes
And you think he'll follow you to the end of the world
You believe he will accompany you relentlessly, no matter where you go
But before you pack your bags, I'd better warn you, girl
However, I must caution you before you make any hasty decisions
Other girls have been in love with him
Several other women have experienced love for him
And the only chance you'll ever have is very slim
The probability of you having a genuine chance with him is quite low
And you think your dreams would all come true if he were free
You believe that all your aspirations would be fulfilled if he were unattached
But he's not, and if we were, he'd still love me
However, he is not unattached, and even if he were, his affection would still be directed towards me
He'd still love me because he remembers the little things I've done
His love for me endures because he appreciates the small gestures I have made
Like ironing shirts and pressing suits when he had only one
For instance, taking care of his clothing by ironing shirts and pressing suits when he possessed only a single set
And knowing this you're still expecting me to set him free
Despite understanding these circumstances, you still anticipate me to release him from our relationship
But I won't, and if I did, he'd still love me
However, I refuse to do so, and even if I did, he would still have affection for me
And knowing this you're still...
Despite being aware of this situation, you continue to...
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GLENN SUTTON, HUGH LEWIS
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@clapolla
This is a country icon folks. Don't come any prettier or more talented.
@robertsnide5510
I have been listening to Lynn Anderson since I was a child .I am almost 56 yrs old. I listen and enjoy all types of music from country to hard rock. All I got to say is the girl could sing!!! Out of all the voices I have heard in my life the range and clarity and beauty of her voice Can NOT be matched !!! After all these years I am still awe struck.
@maraleitzen1758
Hey Nashville or wherever today's noise is recorded, this here is music!! Take note.
@okeekonokee5282
My gosh she was beautiful. Had it all, voice, looks, and a great entertainer. No wonder she was the "it" girl of '70s country music. Huge star.
@seph2801
Not only was Lynn pretty, her voice was equally sensuous then, now & forever. RIP Lynn.
@dianehayse8996
Those little things mean so much. I love this song and the lady singing it too.
@lesliemorris3914
She looks like Linda Evans and Ann Margaret. She's beautiful and has 1 hell of a voice.
@ChadWalker-nu9dt
You nailed it. Always thought she looked like Linda Evans during Linda's 'Big Valley' days, but you're exactly right .... if Ann-Margret & Linda had a child ... this is what it would look like. She's gorgeous here.
@StaceyDMify
The quintessential Country Queen - hair, looks, & voice! 10+
@Kigsgrama
The best song Lynn Anderson ever recorded! :-) I still have the Chart LP... I really love seeing this old Hee Haw clip. Thank you sooooo much!!!