What About Me

Anne Murray

About What About Me

"What About Me" is a song written by Scott McKenzie and performed by Anne Murray. The song was originally released on her 1968 album, What About Me. A live version appeared on her 1973 album Danny's Song, and this version was released as a single in 1973, which reached #1 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart and #2 on both the Canadian Country chart and the U. S. Adult Contemporary chart. The song was produced by Brian Ahern. The song had been covered by many artists, including Joni Mitchell, Ian and Sylvia, Ken Tobias, and John Denver.  


Year:
1994
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Hey, hey, hey, what about me
I've got some feelin's on my mind too
Hey, hey, hey, what about me
I'd like to have a song to sing to.

Please let me in where you're singin' your song
And I'll just sit quiet, I won't try to sing along
You've got the warmest place tat I've ever found
Please let me in and I won't make a sound.

Hey, hey, hey, what about me
I've got some feelin's on my mind too
Hey, hey, hey, what about me
I'd like to have a song to sing to.

But don't you ask me to give you a song
I won't know the words to use, I won't know where they belong
But if you give me one of yours I will make it my own
And it would be the sweetest song that I have ever known.

Hey, hey, hey, what about me
I've got some feelin's on my mind too
Hey, hey, hey, what about me
I'd like to have a song to sing to.

I'd like to have a song to sing to

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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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10 facts about this song

Release and Performance
"What About Me" is an early song by Anne Murray, released in 1968 as her debut single.
Chart Rankings
The song did not chart on Canada's official RPM Top Singles chart, it peaked at #1 on the unofficial RPM Adult Contemporary chart, proving the soft-spoken singer's early appeal to older listeners.
Famous Producer
This song was produced by Brian Ahern, who would later become one of the most successful record producers in contemporary country music, working with acts like Emmylou Harris, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson.
Song Origin
"What About Me" is a cover of a song originally recorded by country artist Scott McKenzie in 1967.
Album Release
"What About Me" is also the title of Anne Murray's debut album, released in 1968. The album was re-released in 1973.
Lyrical Theme
The song deals with themes of heartbreak and longing, with Murray pleading for acknowledgement from a lover who seems to have forgotten her.
Music Style
"What About Me" showcases Anne Murray's emotive vocal style, which often combines elements of country, pop, and adult contemporary music.
Songwriters
The song was written by Scott McKenzie, a hippy-era singer-songwriter best known for his worldwide hit, "San Francisco (Be Sure to Wear Flowers in Your Hair)".
Other Covers
Besides Anne Murray and Scott McKenzie, "What About Me" has also been covered by artists such as folk singer Richie Havens and the country/pop/rock band Kenny Rogers and the First Edition.
Successive Hits
While "What About Me" did not chart, Anne Murray went on to have multiple successful hits, including "Snowbird", "You Needed Me", and "Could I Have This Dance". Most of these hits charted higher than "What About Me", cementing her place in the music industry.

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