A Little Good News

Anne Murray, Indigo Girls

About A Little Good News

"A Little Good News" is a song recorded by Canadian country music artist Anne Murray. It was released in September 1983 as the lead single from the album of the same name. The song was written by Tommy Rocco, Charlie Black, and Rory Bourke and was Anne Murray's seventh #1 hit on the Billboard country chart. In the United States, the single hit #1 Country (lasting a total of 20 weeks on the Country chart overall), #10 Adult Contemporary, and #74 Pop. The song also appears on Murray's 2007 album Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends, performed as a duet with the Indigo Girls. This song was used as the opening theme to the 1984-2000 CJON-DT program of the same name (later renamed NTV.ca), but has since been removed from reruns. 


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2008
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I rolled out this morning
Kids had the mornin' news show on
Bryant Gumbel was talkin' 'bout the fighting in Lebanon
Some senator was squawkin' 'bout the bad economy
It's gonna get worse you see, we need a change in policy

There's a local paper rolled up in a rubber band
One more sad story's one more than I can stand
Just once how I'd like to see the headline say
"Not much to print today, can't find nothin' bad to say", because

Nobody robbed a liquor store on the lower part of town
Nobody OD'ed, nobody burned a single buildin' down
Nobody fired a shot in anger, nobody had to die in vain
We sure could use a little good news today

I'll come home this evenin'
I'll bet that the news will be the same
Somebody takes a hostage, somebody steals a plane
How I want to hear the anchor man talk about a county fair
And how we cleaned up the air, how everybody learned to care
Whoa, tell me

Nobody was assassinated in the whole Third World today
And in the streets of Ireland, all the children had to do was play
And everybody loves everybody in the good old USA
We sure could use a little good news today

Nobody robbed a liquor store on the lower part of town
Nobody OD'ed, nobody burned a single buildin' down
FADE
Nobody fired a shot in anger, nobody had to die in vain
We sure could use a little good news today

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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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Written by: RORY MICHAEL BOURKE, CHARLIE BLACK, TOMMY ROCCO

Lyrics © HIPGNOSIS SONGS GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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12 facts about this song

Songwriter Profile
"A Little Good News" was penned by renowned songwriters Tommy Rocco, Charlie Black, and Rory Bourke.
Chart Performance
The song was a significant triumph for Anne Murray. It peaked at No.1 on Billboards Hot Country Songs charts in 1983.
Album Performance
"A Little Good News" is the title track from Anne Murray's album of the same name. The LP reached No.9 on the US Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Lyrics Relevance
The lyrics about a world yearning for positive news instead of negativity and violence were widely identified with, which contributed to its success.
Career Influence
With the massive reception of this single, Anne Murray's career hit a high note, establishing her as a leading country artist.
Genre Fusion
While it's primarily considered a country song, "A Little Good News" also has elements of pop music, showcasing Anne Murray's versatility as an artist.
Grammy Awards
"A Little Good News" won the Grammy for the Best Country Vocal Performance, Female in 1984.
Social Impact
Over the years, the song has been used in various social contexts, such as to motivate, uplift, and inspire hope amidst hardship, due to its positive and hopeful lyrics.
Legacy
"A Little Good News" continues to remain a classic, loved by fans of Anne Murray and appreciated by the new generations that discover it.
Personal Significance
Anne Murray has often stated in interviews that "A Little Good News" holds a special place in her heart, because of its universal appeal of spreading positivity.
Cover Versions
Various artists over the years, such as indie singer-songwriter Jenn Grant, have covered "A Little Good News", showcasing its timeless appeal.
Historical Context
When "A Little Good News" was released, the world was in its Cold War phase, making the optimism of the song's lyrics even more poignant.

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