| "Mary Anne" | |
|---|---|
| Song by Marshall Crenshaw | |
| from the album Marshall Crenshaw | |
| Released | April 28, 1982 |
| Recorded | January 1982 |
| Genre | New wave |
| Label | Warner Bros. |
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"Mary Anne" is a 1982 song by American rock musician Marshall Crenshaw. The song was released on his 1982 debut album, Marshall Crenshaw. Written from the perspective of trying to console someone, the song's title was not based on a specific girl. The song's hook was described by Crenshaw as going for a "hypnotic" effect and the song features layered 12-string guitar parts.
"Mary Anne" was not released as a single. Despite this, it has since become one of Crenshaw's most famous songs, seeing positive critical reception and becoming a live favorite.