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.
You're My Man
Lynn Anderson Lyrics
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And what it means to have a dream come true
'Cause every day I wake up singing livin' on the sunshine love is bringing
And it's wonderful knowin' that I owe it all to you
At last I've got a reason to be a living
I'm at the end of the rainbow and the gold is in my hands
Your love is so sweet I can't refuse it heaven help me if I ever lose it
'Cause my whole world's just knowing you're my man
I don't understand you but God knows I love you you're my man
I feel so safe when I'm in your arms cause you're all man
You're heaven on earth and so dependable
Together we're a team that's just unbendable
I want the whole wide world to know you're my man
At last I've got a reason to be a living
Oh my whole world's just knowing you're my man my man my man
In Lynn Anderson's song "You're My Man," she expresses an overwhelming sense of happiness and gratitude for having found true love. The lyrics convey a deep appreciation for the feeling of being loved unconditionally by someone who is dependable and supportive. Anderson states that with her partner, every day feels like she is "livin' on the sunshine," and the love they share is the reason for her newfound sense of purpose in life. She recognizes that her happiness is directly linked to the love and support that her partner offers, and she cherishes it more than anything else in the world. The chorus emphasizes that her partner is "her man," and she feels safe and protected whenever she's in his arms.
The bridge of the song speaks to the complicated nature of relationships. Anderson acknowledges that she doesn't always understand her partner, but she loves him nonetheless. She trusts him and feels a sense of security in his presence because he is "all man." The lyrics express a need for the world to know that her partner is "her man," and the love they share is unbreakable.
Line by Line Meaning
For once in my life I know the meaning of happiness
I have finally found true joy in my life.
And what it means to have a dream come true
I now understand the feeling of having my dreams become a reality.
'Cause every day I wake up singing livin' on the sunshine love is bringing
I wake up every day feeling elated because of the love you bring into my life.
And it's wonderful knowin' that I owe it all to you
You are the reason for my happiness and I am grateful for everything you do.
At last I've got a reason to be a living
I finally have a purpose in life because of you.
I'm at the end of the rainbow and the gold is in my hands
I have found my pot of gold, which is you and your love for me.
Your love is so sweet I can't refuse it heaven help me if I ever lose it
Your love is too precious to let go and I pray that I never lose it.
'Cause my whole world's just knowing you're my man
My entire world revolves around the fact that you are the one for me.
I don't understand you but God knows I love you you're my man
I may not always comprehend everything about you, but I still love you unconditionally.
I feel so safe when I'm in your arms cause you're all man
I feel secure and protected when I am in your embrace because you are a true man.
You're heaven on earth and so dependable
You are like a slice of heaven on earth and I can always count on you.
Together we're a team that's just unbendable
As a couple, we are unbeatable and can overcome any obstacle together.
I want the whole wide world to know you're my man
I am proud to show the whole world that you are the one I love and cherish.
Oh my whole world's just knowing you're my man my man my man
My world revolves around the fact that you are my man and I cannot imagine life without you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: BILLY ARR
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You're My Man
Lynn Anderson
For once in my life I know the meaning of happiness
And what it means to have a dream come true
'Cause every day I wake up singing livin' on the sunshine love is bringing
And it's wonderful knowin' that I owe it all to you
At last I've got a reason to be a living
I'm at the end of the rainbow and the gold is in my hands
Your love is so sweet I can't refuse it heaven help me if I ever lose it
'Cause my whole world's just knowing you're my man
I don't understand you but God knows I love you you're my man
I feel so safe when I'm in your arms cause you're all man
You're heaven on earth and so dependable
Together we're a team that's just unbendable
I want the whole wide world to know you're my man
At last I've got a reason to be a living
Oh my whole world's just knowing you're my man my man my man
Songwriters: Billy Arr
You're My Man lyrics © Cristy Lane Music
@kimkrause8590
This song shows off Lynn's heart of Gold JUST AS GOOD AS GOLD!! Beautiful and sweet and romantic song lovely song love it great song wonderful song I love that song so much love Lynn Anderson so much 💯💯💯💯💯💯👄💋🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🎼😻😻😻😻😻😻🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🤩🎵🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰🥰😍😍😍😍😍😍😘😘😘😘😘😘💘💘💘💘💘💘🎸🎤🎶❣️💟💓💛💖♥️❤️💚💞🧡💙💕💜
@cliffchilders5820
I fell in love with country music as a young teenager! I'm in my mid sixties now! Still love the old country music that l grew up on!
@judylefavour9694
Great song. I love Lynn Anderson. RIP Lynn Anderson
@stacythomas2433
When did she die ?
@stewartvolk5156
She died July 30, 2015
@stewartvolk5156
Happy Birthday, Lynn, even though you have been gone for over eight years.
@cowboyhatradio2135
This song shows off Lynn's heart of gold!
@bobjlv
Lynn had a long streak of big hits when she was hot! This is one of my favorites. She's still around performing from time to time on Country's Family ReUnion shown weekends on RFD-TV.
@julieflesser2323
Fantastic voice.
@Muzikgirl67
JUST AS GOOD AS GOLD!!...Thank you soooo much for posting and sharing this lil' country ditty that spent 2 weeks at the #1 spot back during the summertime of 1971...I thoroughly enjoyed it!...(and the sound quality is first-rate too!!)...take care! :)