''Film Noir'' is the 17th studio album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released by Arista Records, on September 16, 1997. It is Simon's third album devoted to standards, following ''

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'' (1981) and '' My Romance'' (1990).

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co-produced the album and contributed his vocals, orchestration and piano skills to the project which was filmed for an AMC documentary entitled ''Songs in Shadow: The Making of Carly Simon's Film Noir'' (which premiered in September 1997). He also co-wrote the title song "Film Noir" with Simon. John Travolta duets with Simon on the song "Two Sleepy People". Film director

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provided liner notes in the fold out booklet. The album was nominated for the

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in 1998.

Promotion and reception

''Songs in Shadow: The Making of Carly Simon's Film Noir'' aired as a special presentation on

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. This documentary also features footage of Jimmy Webb, Arif Mardin and Van Dyke Parks in the studio recording the album with Simon. Simon made and released a music video for "

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". She also performed the song on ''

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'' and ''

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''. In addition to appearances on '' The View'' and ''

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'', she performed "Spring Will Be a Little Late This Year" with

on ''

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''.

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rated the album 3 out of 5 stars and wrote "Using smoky saloon songs like "Ev'ry Time We Say Goodbye" as a blueprint, Simon and producer Jimmy Webb create a seductive, intimate atmosphere."

Awards

Track listing

Credits adapted from the album's

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Personnel

Musicians

Production

Charts

Album – ''Billboard'' (United States)

References

External links

Carly Simon's Official Website
{{Authority control 1997 albums Arista Records albums Carly Simon albums Albums arranged by Jimmy Webb Albums produced by Jimmy Webb Albums produced by Arif Mardin Traditional pop albums