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.
Jim Dandy
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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Jim Dandy to the rescue go Jim Dandy go Jim Dandy
Jim Dandy on the mountain top ten thousand feet to drop
He started giddy on a runaway horse ha ha that's right of course
Jim Dandy to the rescue go Jim Dandy go Jim Dandy
Jim Dandy had a girl named Sue she was feelin' kind of blue
Jim Dandy is the kinda guy he never like to see a woman cry
Jim Dandy to the rescue go Jim Dandy get 'em Jim
Jim Dandy in a submarine he gotta take it from a mermaid queen
She was hangin' from a fishin' life Jim Dandy didn't waste no time
Jim Dandy to the rescue hook it Jim Dandy
Jim Dandy had a golden mane he got a ticket on a DC Plane
Jim Dandy didn't need no suit he was hit but ready to boot
Jim Dandy to the rescue go Jim Dandy get 'em boy
Jim Dandy to the rescue Jim Dandy to the rescue
Jim Dandy to the rescue Jim Dandy to the rescue
Jim Dandy to the rescue sock it to 'em Jim
Jim Dandy to the rescue Jim Dandy to the rescue
The lyrics to Lynn Anderson's song "Jim Dandy" are an ode to the heroic and dashing character of Jim Dandy, who is depicted as a rescuer and problem solver. The song describes Jim Dandy's adventures as he fearlessly tackles various challenges, from riding a runaway horse on a mountain top to rescuing a girl named Sue from her blues. Jim Dandy is portrayed as a man of action, who doesn't waste time and is always ready for a challenge. His bravery and resourcefulness are evident as he rescues a mermaid queen from a submarine and hops on a plane, ready to face whatever comes his way.
The repetitive chorus of "Jim Dandy to the rescue" emphasizes his heroism and the urgency of the situations he finds himself in. The lyrics, although simple and repetitive, paint a vivid picture of an adventurous and daring character who is always ready to save the day. The song celebrates the idea of a man who is unafraid to take on any situation, and encourages listeners to be just as bold and fearless in their own lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Jim Dandy to the rescue Jim Dandy to the rescue
Jim Dandy is coming to save the day
Jim Dandy to the rescue go Jim Dandy go Jim Dandy
Encouraging Jim Dandy to hurry and rescue whoever needs help
Jim Dandy on the mountain top ten thousand feet to drop
Jim Dandy found himself on top of a high mountain, in a dangerous situation
He started giddy on a runaway horse ha ha that's right of course
Jim Dandy started to ride a horse that was running uncontrollably, but he remained calm and laughed it off
Jim Dandy had a girl named Sue she was feelin' kind of blue
Jim Dandy knew a girl named Sue who was sad
Jim Dandy is the kinda guy he never like to see a woman cry
Jim Dandy doesn't like seeing women cry, and wants to cheer Sue up
Jim Dandy to the rescue go Jim Dandy get 'em Jim
Urging Jim Dandy to rescue and help Sue feel better
Jim Dandy in a submarine he gotta take it from a mermaid queen
Jim Dandy found himself in a submarine, facing a challenge from a mermaid queen
She was hangin' from a fishin' life Jim Dandy didn't waste no time
The mermaid queen was stuck, and Jim Dandy quickly went to help her
Jim Dandy to the rescue hook it Jim Dandy
Jim Dandy successfully rescued the mermaid queen
Jim Dandy had a golden mane he got a ticket on a DC Plane
Jim Dandy had a golden mane and was able to get on a plane
Jim Dandy didn't need no suit he was hit but ready to boot
Jim Dandy didn't need a fancy suit, but was prepared and ready for anything
Jim Dandy to the rescue go Jim Dandy get 'em boy
Encouraging and urging Jim Dandy to keep rescuing and helping others
Jim Dandy to the rescue sock it to 'em Jim
Jim Dandy will save the day and triumph over any challenges
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Kurt Miller
someone please post MR WALKER by Lynn
Stany Vanclee
Ok