Cotton Jenny

Anne Murray

About Cotton Jenny

"Cotton Jenny" is a song written and recorded by Gordon Lightfoot for his 1971 album Summer Side of Life. The song was later released as a single by Canadian country-pop artist Anne Murray.


Year:
1974
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There's a house on a hill
By a worn down weathered old mill
In the valley below where the river winds
There's no such thing as bad times
And a soft southern flame
Oh cotton jenny's her name
And she wakes him up when the sun goes down
And the wheel of love goes 'round
Wheels of love go 'round
Love go 'round, love go 'round
A joyful sound
He ain't got a penny for cotton jenny to spend
But then the wheels go 'round

When the new day begins
He goes down to the cotton gin
And he make his time worth while to them
Then he climbs back up again
And she waits by the door
Oh cotton jenny he's sore
And she rubs his feet while the sun goes down
And the wheel of love goes 'round

Wheels of love go 'round
Love go 'round, love go 'round
A joyful sound
He ain't got a penny for cotton jenny to spend
But then the wheels go 'round

Wheels of love go 'round
Love go 'round, love go 'round
A joyful sound
He ain't got a penny for cotton jenny to spend
But then the wheels go 'round

Wheels of love go 'round
Love go 'round, love go 'round
A joyful sound
He ain't got a penny for cotton jenny to spend
But then the wheels go 'round

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Anne Murray

Morna Anne Murray CC ONS (born June 20, 1945) is a multiple award-winning Canadian singer in pop, country and adult contemporary music whose albums have sold over 54 million copies worldwide as of 2012. more »

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11 facts about this song

Song Creation
"Cotton Jenny" is a song written by Gordon Lightfoot, a Canadian folk-rock legend.
Performers
While Lightfoot was the composer and original performer of the song, the version by Canadian country/pop singer Anne Murray became more well-known.
Release Date
Anne Murray recorded and released her version of "Cotton Jenny" in 1972.
Album Inclusion
"Cotton Jenny" came from the album "Talk It Over in the Morning" by Anne Murray, which, on its release, was a commercial success.
Chart Performance
Murray's rendition of "Cotton Jenny" reached #1 on RPM's Country Tracks chart in Canada in 1972.
Cover Versions
Besides Anne Murray, other artists like Olivia Newton-John and Lynn Anderson also covered "Cotton Jenny."
Song Meaning
"Cotton Jenny" is about a Southern cotton picker who falls in love with a poor but happy girl named Jenny.
Influence
Anne Murray's success with "Cotton Jenny" helped Gordon Lightfoot’s music reach a broader audience beyond folk and rock.
Awards and Recognition
Although "Cotton Jenny" did not win any specific awards, Anne Murray has been recognized with several Juno Awards and Grammy Awards throughout her career. Her rendition of songs like "Cotton Jenny" was instrumental in her achieving this recognition.
Live Performances
Both Anne Murray and Gordon Lightfoot have included "Cotton Jenny" in their live performances over the years.
Legacy
Even though decades have passed since its release, "Cotton Jenny" remains a much-loved song in both the country and folk-pop genres. It showcases the storytelling skill of Gordon Lightfoot and the warm vocal style of Anne Murray.

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