|
Anthology (Carly Simon Album)
''Anthology'' is a two-disc career retrospective compilation box set by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Rhino Entertainment, on November 5, 2002. Simon personally selected all the songs for this collection. Over the course of the two discs, every one of her studio albums (up until that point) is chronologically represented with at least one song (not including her just-released Christmas album ''Christmas Is Almost Here'', or her 1993 opera, '' Romulus Hunt: A Family Opera'', on which she only actually performs on one track). The booklet features numerous photographs from Simon's archives, as well as extensive liner notes by Jack Mauro, a lifelong fan of Simon's. Reception Writing for AllMusic, Richie Unterberger rated the collection 4-stars-out-of-5, writing "For Carly Simon fans looking for something a little more extensive than a single-disc greatest-hits collection, but not something so large and expensive as her ''Clouds in My Coffee'' box set, ''An ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carly Simon
Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1943) is an American singer-songwriter, memoirist, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 Top 40 U.S. hits include " Anticipation" (No. 13), " The Right Thing to Do" (No. 17), " Haven't Got Time for the Pain" (No. 14), " You Belong to Me" (No. 6), " Coming Around Again" (No. 18), and her four Gold-certified singles " You're So Vain" (No. 1), " Mockingbird" (No. 5, a duet with James Taylor), " Nobody Does It Better" (No. 2) from the 1977 James Bond film '' The Spy Who Loved Me'', and " Jesse" (No. 11). She has authored two memoirs and five children's books. In 1963, Simon began performing with her sister Lucy Simon as the Simon Sisters. The duo released three albums, beginning with '' Meet the Simon Sisters'', which featured the song " Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod". Based on the poem by Eugene Field and put to music by Lucy, the song became a minor hit and reached No. 73 on the ''Billboard'' H ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Legend In Your Own Time
"Legend in Your Own Time" is a song written and performed by Carly Simon, from her 1971 album '' Anticipation''. It was issued as the second single from the album, following " Anticipation". It did not achieve the same level of popular success as its predecessor, reaching No. 50 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100. It did however reach the Top 20 on '' Billboard's'' Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at No. 11. "Legend in Your Own Time" has been included on multiple compilation albums of Simon's, including ''The Best of Carly Simon'' (1975), '' Clouds in My Coffee'' (1995), '' The Very Best of Carly Simon: Nobody Does It Better'' (1999), '' Anthology'' (2002), '' Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits'' (2004), '' Carly Simon Collector's Edition'' (2009), and '' Songs from the Trees (A Musical Memoir Collection) '' (2015). Critical reception According to ''Rolling Stone'' critic Stephen Davis, the song is about those who have been trying to become famous since being young and event ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Another Passenger
''Another Passenger'' is the sixth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Elektra Records, on June 5, 1976. For this album, Simon enlisted a new producer, Ted Templeman, as well as his clients, The Doobie Brothers and Little Feat, to provide musical and vocal backing. On May 8, 1976, four weeks before the album was released, Simon made her first and (to date) only appearance on ''Saturday Night Live'', performing "Half a Chance" and her signature song " You're So Vain". Reception and packaging ''Another Passenger'' peaked at No. 29 on the ''Billboard'' Pop albums chart. The lead single "It Keeps You Runnin'" peaked at No. 46 on the Pop singles chart and No. 27 on the Adult Contemporary chart, while the second single "Half a Chance" appeared only on the Adult Contemporary chart, peaking at No. 39. Despite the lukewarm commercial reception, the album was, and remains, one of Simon's best reviewed works. Ken Tucker, writing in ''Rolling Stone'', c ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Attitude Dancing
"Attitude Dancing" is a song written by Carly Simon and Jacob Brackman, performed by Simon and produced by Richard Perry. The song served as lead single from Simon's fifth studio album, '' Playing Possum'' (1975). The single became a Top 40 hit, peaking at No. 21 on the ''Billboard'' Pop singles chart and No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart. The single also charted in Australia, peaking at No. 70 on the ARIA Charts, and was a Top 40 hit in Canada, peaking at No. 21. It was included as the final track on ''The Best of Carly Simon'', released later in the same year. Simon later included the track on her two disc career retrospective set '' Anthology'', released in 2002. Carole King provided backing vocals on the track. Simon was the pianist on the track. Critical reception Stephen Holden, writing for ''Rolling Stone'', called the track "the album's showstopper" and went on to say: "Easily the most exciting Carly Simon cut since " You're So Vain," "Attitude Dancing ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Playing Possum
''Playing Possum'' is the fifth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Elektra Records, on April 21, 1975. It was Simon's third consecutive album to reach the top 10 on the ''Billboard'' Pop albums chart, peaking at No. 10 in June 1975. The lead single from the album, " Attitude Dancing", which featured Carole King on backing vocals, was also a success, peaking at No. 21 on ''Billboard'' Pop singles chart, and No. 18 on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart. A second single, "Waterfall", which featured prominent backing vocals by Simon's then-husband James Taylor, didn't fare as well, reaching no higher than No. 78 on the Pop singles chart. It fared much better on the Adult Contemporary chart, entering the Top 40 and peaking at No. 21. The album's third and final single "More and More" was co-written by New Orleans pianist Dr. John, who also played piano on the track, along with Ringo Starr on drums, but it peaked no higher than No. 94 on the ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Waterfall (Carly Simon Song)
"Waterfall" is a song written and performed by Carly Simon, and produced by Richard Perry. The song served as the second single from Simon's fifth studio album, '' Playing Possum'' (1975). Waterfall was not as successful on the ''Billboard'' Pop singles chart as its predecessor "Attitude Dancing", peaking only at No. 78. However, it was much more successful on the ''Billboard'' Adult Contemporary chart, reaching a peak position of No. 21. ''Cash Box'' called it "a strong ballad with an introverted lyric." ''Record World'' said that it's "most refreshing and free-flowing Simon sound that's splashin' with style." Simon later included the track on her two disc career retrospective set ''Anthology In book publishing, an anthology is a collection of literary works chosen by the compiler; it may be a collection of plays, poems, short stories, songs or excerpts by different authors. In genre fiction, the term ''anthology'' typically categ ...'', released in 2002. James Taylor ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haven't Got Time For The Pain
"Haven't Got Time for the Pain" is a song written by Carly Simon and Jacob Brackman that was first released on Simon's 1974 album ''Hotcakes''. It was also released as a single, reaching No. 14 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. Lyrics and music The song, composed in the key of G major, contains a ii-V-I progression common in R&B and jazz. AllMusic critic Joe Viglione described "Haven't Got Time for the Pain" as sounding like a sequel to "The Right Thing to Do," from Simon's previous album '' No Secrets'' from 1972. The lyrics state that after a new, wonderful person has entered the singer's life, she no longer has time or reason for suffering over past lovers lost. According to author Sheila Weller, the lyrics reflect Simon's life at the time – she has no more use for "self-obsession" or "existential angst." Viglione describes Simon's vocals as being "perfectly in tune," and Weller describes the passion expressed by ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hotcakes (album)
''Hotcakes'' is the fourth studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Elektra Records, on January 11, 1974. Featuring the major hits "Haven't Got Time for the Pain" and " Mockingbird", the latter a duet with her then-husband James Taylor, ''Hotcakes'' became one of Simon's biggest selling albums. Her first concept album, the autobiographical songs portray Simon happily married and beginning a family. The album's cover photo, taken by Ed Caraeff in late 1973, shows Simon sitting in a maternity dress, pregnant with her first child, Sally. Produced by Richard Perry who had previously helmed '' No Secrets'', the album features Simon on piano, including the final track "Haven't Got Time for the Pain". The string-and-percussion outro at the end of the album was composed by cellist Paul Buckmaster and drummer Ralph MacDonald. Songs According to Allmusic critic William Ruhlmann, in "Misfit" "a wife implores her carousing husband to come home." Simon said ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Inez And Charlie Foxx
Inez Foxx (September 9, 1937 – August 25, 2022) and her elder brother Charlie Foxx (October 23, 1933 – September 18, 1998) were an American rhythm and blues and soul duo from Greensboro, North Carolina. Inez sang lead vocal, while Charlie sang back-up and played guitar. Casey Kasem, and doubtless many others, mistakenly thought that the two were husband and wife. Biography Both children were born in Greensboro to John and Peggy Fox. According to published information in the North Carolina Birth Index, and the U.S. census, Charlie James Fox was born in 1933 and Inez Rebecca Fox in 1937, though subsequent publicity indicated later birth years for both siblings. They changed their professional names to Foxx with a double 'x'. Charlie Foxx began singing with a gospel choir as a child in the early 1950s, and was later joined by his sister Inez. In 1960, Inez traveled to New York City and recorded for Brunswick Records using her then-married name Inez Johnston, but wi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
James Taylor
James Vernon Taylor (born March 12, 1948) is an American singer-songwriter and guitarist. A six-time Grammy Award winner, he was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2000. He is one of the best-selling music artists of all time, having sold more than 100 million records worldwide. Taylor achieved his breakthrough in 1970 with the single " Fire and Rain" and had his first hit in 1971 with his recording of " You've Got a Friend", written by Carole King in the same year. His 1976 '' Greatest Hits'' album was certified Diamond and has sold 12 million copies in the US alone. Following his 1977 album '' JT'', he has retained a large audience over the decades. Every album that he released from 1977 to 2007 sold over 1 million copies. He enjoyed a resurgence in chart performance during the late 1990s and 2000s, when he recorded some of his most-awarded work (including '' Hourglass'', '' October Road'', and '' Covers''). He achieved his first number-one album in the US in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Carly Simon And James Taylor
Carly is a given name, a feminine form of Carl. Hanks; Hardcastle; Hodges (2006) p. 47. It is also a pet form of given names such as Carla and Caroline. Variant different spellings include Carley, Carlie, Carlee, Carleigh and Carli, as well as Karly, Karli, Karley, Karlee, Karlie and Karleigh. The name became popular in large part, if not primarily, because of the success of Carly Simon's music in the 1970s - its first appearance in the top 1000 US baby names was in 1973, soon after her first success. It was most popular in the UK, Canada and Australia in the 1980s and in the United States during the 1990s. Over 2,000 American baby girls were named Carly each year between 1991 and 1998. Carly and its variants may refer to: People * Carly Binding (born 1978), New Zealand pop singer-songwriter * Carly Booth (born 1992), Scottish professional golfer * Carly Chaikin (born 1990), American actress * Carly Cole (born 1984), British reality television contestant, fitness trai ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Right Thing To Do
"The Right Thing to Do" is a song written and performed by Carly Simon that first appeared on her 1972 album '' No Secrets''. The song was recorded at Trident Studios in London's Soho. It was released as the second single to the album, following " You're So Vain" and reached No. 17 on the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 and No. 4 on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart. It also reached No. 20 on the Canada Top Singles chart and No. 9 on the Canadian Adult Contemporary chart. It reached No. 17 in the UK. Lyrics and music "The Right Thing to Do" is a love song directed to Simon's then husband James Taylor. Simon has stated that "it was actually one of my absolutely undisputed songs about James, written three months into our relationship." Author Sheila Weller notes that the song is both romantic and realistic about the relationship. She shows the romanticism by disregarding her lover's problems but realistic in recognizing "her fading value in the sex-and-love marketplace." To Weller, th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
_-_PBS_Great_American_Dream_Machine_press_photo.jpg "Click for more on -> Carly Simon")
