A Little Good News
Anne Murray · All of Me [2006]
Bryant Gumbel was talking about the fighting in Lebanon
Some senator was squawking about 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 nothing bad to say
Because...
Nobody robbed a liquor store on the lower part of town
Nobody OD'd, nobody burned a single building 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 evening...I'll bet that the news will be the same
Somebody takes a hostage...somebody steals a plane
How I wanna 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'd, nobody burned a single building down
Nobody fired a shot in anger...nobody had to die in vain
We sure could use a little good news today
A Little Good News
Anne Murray's 'A Little Good News' stands as a poignant addition to her discography, reflecting her mastery of the country croon genre. Recorded for the 2006 compilation 'All of Me,' the track exemplifies Murray's signature style, blending acoustic warmth with emotional depth characteristic of her career spanning decades. The song captures the essence of her public musical persona, focusing on themes of hope and connection that resonate within the broader landscape of classic country and pop music. As part of her later catalog, the recording maintains the lyrical integrity and vocal nuance that defined her work from the 1970s through the 2000s, offering listeners a timeless piece that honors her enduring legacy in the industry.