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.
We
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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Cause you're my shelter from the storm now I've got your love to keep me warm now
No temptation can ever shake our love's foundation
We're strong enough to take it we can make it
Now we'll say goodbye to stormy weather
Safe within each other's arms we will spend our lives together
Love has found us and now its chain is wrapped around us
And no one can break it we can make it
We can make it
Lynn Anderson's song We is a romantic ballad that focuses on the power of love to overcome adversity. The lyrics suggest that the world can be a difficult place, but that the singer and her lover are strong enough to overcome any challenge as long as they are together. The song's chorus reinforces this message, with the lines "We can make it" repeated several times.
The opening verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer acknowledging that the world can be rough but expressing her confidence that she and her lover can "take it" together. She describes her lover as her "shelter from the storm," suggesting that he provides her with both emotional and physical protection. The second verse highlights the strength of the couple's relationship, with the singer stating that "no temptation can ever shake our love's foundation." She goes on to say that their love is strong enough to withstand anything the world might throw at them.
The chorus, with its repeated affirmation of the couple's ability to "make it," serves as a reminder of their resilience and determination. The final verse emphasizes this point, with the singer declaring that "love has found us" and that they are now "safe within each other's arms." She concludes by stating that their love is unbreakable and that they will spend their lives together.
Overall, We is a song that celebrates the power of love to overcome adversity. The lyrics are simple and straightforward, focusing on the strength of the couple's relationship and their ability to face the challenges of the world together.
Line by Line Meaning
We can make it the world is rough but we can take it
We can overcome any obstacles in life together because we have each other's support.
Cause you're my shelter from the storm now I've got your love to keep me warm now
You provide me with comfort and protection when the outside world is cruel, and your love makes me feel secure and content.
No temptation can ever shake our love's foundation
Our love is strong and resilient enough to resist any temptation or challenge that comes our way.
We're strong enough to take it we can make it
We have the strength and determination to overcome any adversity and succeed in our love.
Now we'll say goodbye to stormy weather
We can leave behind the tumultuous and unpredictable nature of life and focus on building a peaceful and stable future together.
Safe within each other's arms we will spend our lives together
We find comfort and security in each other's embraces, and we plan to spend the rest of our lives together.
Love has found us and now its chain is wrapped around us
We have found true love, and it has bound us together in an unbreakable bond.
And no one can break it we can make it
Nothing and no one can come between us because we are committed and determined to make our love last forever.
Love has found us...
We have been fortunate enough to experience the joys and pleasures of true love.
We can make it
We have the strength, dedication, and commitment to make our love last a lifetime.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: BILLY SHERRILL, GLENN SUTTON
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graham bull
Ever lovely Lynn,laying it down in style!
rita kopetzky
Love this song Thanks a lot.
BeMisty
You're welcome, Rita!
CountryBoy Williams
GREAT OLD COUNTRY...LOVE IT
BeMisty
Thanks =) Glad you love it, CountryBoy!
Okee Konokee
what a voice
betty stephenson
another great song thanks
J.W. Gauntt
thanks for the great upload Bianca