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Zoneboy · 07-31-2015, 03:13 PM

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Country singer Lynn Anderson, best known for her classic recording “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden,” died Thursday night of a heart attack at Vanderbilt University Medical Center.

She had been hospitalized for pneumonia following a trip to Italy. She was 67 years old.

Lynn Rene Anderson was born Sept. 26, 1947 in Grand Forks, N.D., and raised in California. She came from a musical family: Her parents Casey and Liz Anderson were both songwriters; the latter penned the Merle Haggard hits “(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers” and “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive.”

Ms. Anderson’s debut single, a duet with Jerry Lane called “For Better or for Worse,” was released in 1966, when she was just 19 years old. It failed to chart. However, later that year her single “Ride, Ride, Ride,” cracked the country charts, and its successor, “If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)” was a Top 5 hit.

For two years during the late 1960s, Ms. Anderson was a regular on the popular “Lawrence Welk Show,” an outlet which exposed her to a nationwide audience. "It was appointment viewing," said WSM DJ and Grand Ole Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs. "Lynn Anderson really helped expand the boundaries of country music because there wasn't a lot of (it) on network television at that time."

Ms. Anderson wed producer/songwriter Glenn Sutton in 1968. He produced several of her hit songs—and wrote some too, including “You’re My Man” and “Keep Me in Mind”—but the couple would divorce in 1977.

In 1970, Ms. Anderson moved from California to Nashville, and signed with Columbia Records. In October of that year, she released what would become her signature song, and one of country music’s classics. The lilting “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden,” penned by Joe South, became a worldwide hit. In the U.S., it spent five weeks atop the country music charts and crossed over to the pop charts as well. The recording also netted Ms. Anderson a Best Female Country Vocal Performance Grammy Award, and in 1971, the Country Music Association named her Female Vocalist of the Year. Over the last four decades, “Rose Garden” has been covered numerous times by a wide variety of artists including k.d. lang, Martina McBride, Suicide Machines and Southern Culture on the Skids.

Her popularity began to fade during the second half of the 1970s, and in 1980, she released her final recording for Columbia. After a short hiatus from recording, Ms. Anderson returned to music and signed with Permian Records. It was with this label that she released her final Top 10 single, “You’re Welcome to Tonight” (a duet with Gary Morris) in 1983. Since then, she’s recorded a handful of albums, including the Grammy-nominated “Bluegrass Sessions,” in 2004.

In recent years Ms. Anderson had multiple arrests for driving under the influence. Following her September 2014 arrest in Nashville, Ms. Anderson apologized to her fans in a statement and affirmed that she was committed to her recovery. In June of 2015, she released the inspirational gospel album "Bridges."

Ms. Anderson was also a horse breeder and an award-winning, lifelong equestrian who became involved in therapeutic horse riding programs for children.

She is survived by her father and three children. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly

Zoneboy · 07-31-2015, 03:32 PM

Bonniegirl · 07-31-2015, 04:27 PM

Aww! Sad to hear that!

I always loved the Rose Garden song. And when I was a little girl, I thought she was so pretty!

RIP Lynn

Penny Lane · 07-31-2015, 09:16 PM

I beg your pardon
I never promised you a rose garden...........................

What a big crossover hit that was in 1970.

May she rest in peace

Marvo301 · 08-01-2015, 04:24 PM

Lynn Anderson

Tumbleweed1980 · 02-28-2016, 02:44 PM

I was very sad to hear she had passed away. My grandma raised me on her music when I was just a little kid. She had her "The Best of Lynn Anderson" 8-Track tape that we'd often listen to in the car. Some of my faves from that album were "If I kiss You (Will You Go Away)", "Too Much of You", "No Another Time", "Big Girls Don't Cry" "Promises, Promises", "Sing Me a Sad Song", and "I Live to Love You". All awesome songs, that to this day I love to listen to. But now enjoy them digitally, in great quality sound.

I probably have at least 40 of her albums in one form or another. Most of which are on vinyl.

Back in 1998 I got the chance to meet her in Reno and she treated me like a long lost relative. I'm so grateful to have met her.

Bonniegirl · 02-28-2016, 03:22 PM

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Originally Posted by Tumbleweed1980

I was very sad to hear she had passed away. My grandma raised me on her music when I was just a little kid. She had her "The Best of Lynn Anderson" 8-Track tape that we'd often listen to in the car. Some of my faves from that album were "If I kiss You (Will You Go Away)", "Too Much of You", "No Another Time", "Big Girls Don't Cry" "Promises, Promises", "Sing Me a Sad Song", and "I Live to Love You". All awesome songs, that to this day I love to listen to. But now enjoy them digitally, in great quality sound.

I probably have at least 40 of her albums in one form or another. Most of which are on vinyl.

Back in 1998 I got the chance to meet her in Reno and she treated me like a long lost relative. I'm so grateful to have met her.

Very cool! Yes, she seems like she would have been nice!

07-31-2015, 03:13 PM	#1
Zoneboy RIP, I'LL NEVER FORGET YOU :( Moderator Forum Superstar Join Date: Jul 13, 2003 Location: AT HOME WISHING ALL THIS WAS JUST A DREAM AND THAT I'LL WAKE UP FROM THIS NIGHTMARE. Posts: 34,349	Country Singer Lynn Anderson 1947-2015 Link Country singer Lynn Anderson, best known for her classic recording “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden,” died Thursday night of a heart attack at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. She had been hospitalized for pneumonia following a trip to Italy. She was 67 years old. Lynn Rene Anderson was born Sept. 26, 1947 in Grand Forks, N.D., and raised in California. She came from a musical family: Her parents Casey and Liz Anderson were both songwriters; the latter penned the Merle Haggard hits “(My Friends Are Gonna Be) Strangers” and “I’m a Lonesome Fugitive.” Ms. Anderson’s debut single, a duet with Jerry Lane called “For Better or for Worse,” was released in 1966, when she was just 19 years old. It failed to chart. However, later that year her single “Ride, Ride, Ride,” cracked the country charts, and its successor, “If I Kiss You (Will You Go Away)” was a Top 5 hit. For two years during the late 1960s, Ms. Anderson was a regular on the popular “Lawrence Welk Show,” an outlet which exposed her to a nationwide audience. "It was appointment viewing," said WSM DJ and Grand Ole Opry announcer Eddie Stubbs. "Lynn Anderson really helped expand the boundaries of country music because there wasn't a lot of (it) on network television at that time." Ms. Anderson wed producer/songwriter Glenn Sutton in 1968. He produced several of her hit songs—and wrote some too, including “You’re My Man” and “Keep Me in Mind”—but the couple would divorce in 1977. In 1970, Ms. Anderson moved from California to Nashville, and signed with Columbia Records. In October of that year, she released what would become her signature song, and one of country music’s classics. The lilting “(I Never Promised You a) Rose Garden,” penned by Joe South, became a worldwide hit. In the U.S., it spent five weeks atop the country music charts and crossed over to the pop charts as well. The recording also netted Ms. Anderson a Best Female Country Vocal Performance Grammy Award, and in 1971, the Country Music Association named her Female Vocalist of the Year. Over the last four decades, “Rose Garden” has been covered numerous times by a wide variety of artists including k.d. lang, Martina McBride, Suicide Machines and Southern Culture on the Skids. Her popularity began to fade during the second half of the 1970s, and in 1980, she released her final recording for Columbia. After a short hiatus from recording, Ms. Anderson returned to music and signed with Permian Records. It was with this label that she released her final Top 10 single, “You’re Welcome to Tonight” (a duet with Gary Morris) in 1983. Since then, she’s recorded a handful of albums, including the Grammy-nominated “Bluegrass Sessions,” in 2004. In recent years Ms. Anderson had multiple arrests for driving under the influence. Following her September 2014 arrest in Nashville, Ms. Anderson apologized to her fans in a statement and affirmed that she was committed to her recovery. In June of 2015, she released the inspirational gospel album "Bridges." Ms. Anderson was also a horse breeder and an award-winning, lifelong equestrian who became involved in therapeutic horse riding programs for children. She is survived by her father and three children. Funeral arrangements will be announced shortly
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08-01-2015, 04:24 PM	#5
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02-28-2016, 02:44 PM	#6
Tumbleweed1980 Member Frequent Poster Join Date: Feb 23, 2016 Location: Anchorage, Alaska Posts: 145	A TRUE Legend! I was very sad to hear she had passed away. My grandma raised me on her music when I was just a little kid. She had her "The Best of Lynn Anderson" 8-Track tape that we'd often listen to in the car. Some of my faves from that album were "If I kiss You (Will You Go Away)", "Too Much of You", "No Another Time", "Big Girls Don't Cry" "Promises, Promises", "Sing Me a Sad Song", and "I Live to Love You". All awesome songs, that to this day I love to listen to. But now enjoy them digitally, in great quality sound. I probably have at least 40 of her albums in one form or another. Most of which are on vinyl. Back in 1998 I got the chance to meet her in Reno and she treated me like a long lost relative. I'm so grateful to have met her. Attached Images
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07-31-2015, 03:32 PM	#2
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07-31-2015, 04:27 PM	#3
Bonniegirl AKA Hazel Horvath Forum Addict Join Date: Jul 10, 2014 Posts: 65,589	Aww! Sad to hear that! I always loved the Rose Garden song. And when I was a little girl, I thought she was so pretty! RIP Lynn