About the song
“Could I Have This Dance” is a memorable song recorded by the esteemed Canadian country artist Anne Murray. Released in August 1980, the song is notably associated with the film *Urban Cowboy*, where it was featured prominently. It was also included on the soundtrack for the film and later appeared on Murray’s compilation album *Anne Murray’s Greatest Hits*, released later that year.
The song, written by Wayland Holyfield and Bob House, beautifully captures the romantic and sentimental themes often associated with classic country music. Anne Murray’s smooth, heartfelt delivery adds a layer of warmth and elegance to the track. The lyrics, which center around a dance and the feelings it evokes, resonate with many listeners, showcasing Murray’s talent for conveying emotion through her music.
“Could I Have This Dance” achieved significant success on the charts. It became Murray’s fifth number one hit on the Billboard Country chart, where it held the top spot for one week and remained on the chart for a total of ten weeks. In addition to its country success, the song also reached number 33 on the U.S. pop singles chart, marking it as one of her notable Top 40 hits.
The song’s popularity was further recognized at the 23rd Annual Grammy Awards, where Anne Murray won the award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female. This accolade was a significant achievement, placing her ahead of other notable nominees such as Crystal Gayle, Emmylou Harris, Barbara Mandrell, and Sissy Spacek.
In 2007, “Could I Have This Dance” was revisited on Murray’s album *Anne Murray Duets: Friends & Legends*, where she performed the song as a duet with Amy Grant. This reimagining of the classic further cemented the song’s enduring appeal and showcased Murray’s ability to connect with both past and contemporary audiences.
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Lyrics
I’ll always remember the song they were playin’
The first time we danced and I knew
As we swayed to the music and held to each other
I fell in love with youCould I have this dance for the rest of my life?
Would you be my partner every night?
When we’re together it feels so right
Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?I’ll always remember that magic moment
When I held you close to me
As we moved together, I knew forever
You’re all I’ll ever needCould I have this dance for the rest of my life?
Would you be my partner every night?
When we’re together it feels so right
Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?
Would you be my partner every night?
When we’re together it feels so right
Could I have this dance for the rest of my life?