I Can See Arkansas
Anne Murray
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There's a natural wonder between us But it doesn't seem natural to me That you can walk away from the love we made Here in Tennessee And leave everything that we worked for To start a brand new life I saw you drive across the Memphis bridge But I don't believe my eyes Oh, I can see Arkansas across the Mississippi I can see a big river barge headin' down to new Orleans I can see the cotton fields on the other side And the sun going down again Oh, I can see Arkansas But I still don't see Why the love we had should end If it proved how much I love you I'd swim this ol' river tonight I'd bet my soul against the undertow For the chance to hold you tight But there's more than a river between us And I can't swim that far And as hard as I try I just can't drown The memories of where you are Oh, I can see Arkansas across the Mississippi I can see a big river barge headin' down to new Orleans I can see the cotton fields on the other side And the sun going down again Oh, I can see Arkansas But I still don't see Why the love we had should end
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11 facts about this song
Historical Context"I Can See Arkansas" is one of the well-known songs by Canadian singer Anne Murray. Known for her smooth, resonant voice, Murray was instrumental in popularizing Canadian country music in the United States.
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Artist's BackgroundAnne Murray is a distinguished figure in the music industry. Having a career spanning over 40 years, she has won numerous awards, including four Grammy Awards, a record 24 Juno Awards, three American Music Awards, and three Country Music Association Awards.
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Album Information"I Can See Arkansas" is part of Anne Murray's 15th studio album titled "Somebody's Waiting," released in April 1980. The album was recorded at Eastern Sound in Toronto, Ontario.
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Chart PerformanceThough "I Can See Arkansas" did not chart independently, "Somebody's Waiting" peaked at number 4 on the RPM Country Albums chart in Canada and number 26 on the Billboard Top Country Albums in the United States.
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Song Theme"I Can See Arkansas" is a ballad expressing yearning and homesickness for the comfort and familiarity of one’s home. It falls into the tradition of country songs with themes of longing for home and simpler times.
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LyricsThe song's lyrics evoke a strong sense of nostalgia, featuring lines like, "I've seen the bright lights of Memphis, and the Commodore Hotel. But underneath a sweet magnolia star, I can see Arkansas."
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Notable CoversMany artists, including Crystal Gayle and Andy Williams, have covered Anne Murray's songs. However, there are no notable covers for "I Can See Arkansas."
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Critical AcclaimWhile the song wasn't released as a single and didn't chart, it is well appreciated among fans of Anne Murray for its heartfelt lyrics and melody.
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Live PerformancesAnne Murray performed "I Can See Arkansas" at various concerts during her career, and it continues to be a crowd favorite.
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Relationships to other worksThe song is one of several tracks that narratively form a cohesive story of longing and love throughout the "Somebody's Waiting" album, demonstrating Murray's storytelling ability through her songs.
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LegacyWhile not one of her biggest hits, "I Can See Arkansas" adds richness to Anne Murray's impressive discography and further underscores her status as a pioneering figure in Canadian country music.
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