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Anne Murray
"What A Wonderful World: 26 Inspirational Classics"
© EMI/Straight Way Records
Year of Release: 1999
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track listing
Disc One:
Lord I Hope
This Day Is Good
Amazing Grace
Lean On Me
Just A Walk With Thee/
Take My Hand
Lord Jesus
Let It Be
Softly And Tenderly
Let There Be Love
I Believe In You
It Is No Secret
What A Wonderful World
Peace In The Valley
The Other Side
The Old Rugged Cross
Disc Two:
I Can See Clearly Now
In The Garden
You've Got A Friend
Whispering Hope
Put A Little Love
In Your Heart
How Great Thou Art
Song Of Bernadette
Elijah
Bridge Over
Troubled Water
If You See My Savior
Jacob's Ladder
Nearer My God To Thee
The Lord's Prayer
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Anne Murray
"What A Wonderful World: 26 Inspirational Classics"
Anne Murray returns once again to WSVNRadio, with a beautiful collection of Inspirational/Gospel/Christian songs.
What A Wonderful World: 26 Inspirational Classics was a #1 album on the Christian Albms Chart in February, 2000.
What makes this collection great, is how some songs (considered Rock songs) where the lyrics are looked at, of lyrical hope,
faith and wisdom. Of the 26, there are the obvious classics of Gospel and Christian, liekwise some titles that I really
don't remember.
Let us (pray) begin with the song titles that I do not really remember: "Softly And Tenderly" -- As beautiful
as this Gospel felt tune is, it sounds like another Gospel favorite, "Faith of our Fathers." "Let There Be Love"
is one of two duets by Anne, this one is with her daughter, Dawn Langstroth. I get this song title confused with another
classic song, "There Is Love (The Wedding Song)" by the Captain & Tennille. Other "I don't remember" song titles:
"I Believe In You," "It is No Secret," "The Other Side," "Whispering Hope," "Song Of Bernadette," "If You See My Savior,"
"Jacob's Ladder," "Hearer My God To Thee." Also to mention on this, is another titles, where I may not remember
the song by titles, but the melody is similar to another song. As I listen to "Elijah," I can hear the melody of the
Oak Ridge Boys hit, "American Made." As for "In The Garden," I may not have recognized the title, but as I
listen to it, I do remember this song from Alan Jackson's Gospel/Christian album, Precious Memories.
Now for the songs I remember, most recognized as Rock/Pop/Country hits: "Lord I Hope This Day Is Good" was a huge
hit for Country artist Don Williams. Bill Wither's classic "Lean On Me" is here, and The Beatles' "Let It Be."
The latter two songs I can now see how they could be Christian/Gospel themed songs, the lyrics of "Lean On Me" is
where you lean on a friend, prefarbly God. This can also be said for the Carole King penned "You've Got A Friend,"
where most may remember James Taylor's version. Lyrics such as "Mother Mary comes to me, whisper words of wisdom,"
easily fits the Christian faith on the Beatles' "Let It Be." Even Simon & Garfunkel's "Bridge Over Troubled
Water" lyrics generates hope, as the music and lyrics are as soothing and rejoicing.
Johnny Nash's "I Can See Clearly Now" also shows signs of hope, and songs such as Louis Armstrong's "What A
Wonderful World," and Jackie DeShannon's "Put A Little Love In Your Heart" can bring a smile to anyone's personal
musical preference.
As for the Inspirational Classics: Beautiful, just beautiful pretty much summarizes Anne's version of of "Amazing
Grace." A great, upbeat Country feel has "Just A Walk With Thee/Take My Hand Lord Jesus," the other duet with
Tommy West. Two other classics are here, "The Old Rugged Cross," and "The Lord's Prayer." The other two
remaining classics, are best remembered (of my knowledge) by Elvis Presley: "Peace In The Valley," and "How
Great Thou Art."
the 2-disc set of Anne Murray's What A Wonderful World: 26 Inspirational Classics is just as the last word in
its title is -- classic -- it is a masterpiece. Her voice has always been great, as her
Pop and Country hits of the
1970s and 1980s dominated her career
into superstardom as a great singer. She crossed over again onto the Christian charts with this inspirational album.
And for any fan who truly enjoys soothing, relaxing music, this album is a definite must. Whether it be just for relaxing,
and praising the Lord, this collection of inspirational songs with give everyone a warm feeling, and a better look at one's
faith, to discover, or rediscover.
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