My Romance
Carly Simon · 1990
37 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A tender collection of jazz standards, blending Simon's emotive vocals with lush arrangements and poignant melodies.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments tender vocals for intimate settings poignant melodies for emotional depth
- Context
- In 1990, Carly Simon released 'My Romance' as her first album of jazz standards, marking a stylistic shift from her pop roots. This project followed the commercial success of her previous albums in the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing her versatility as an artist while paying homage to timeless classics.
- If you like
- pop music
My Romance is an album by Carly Simon, released in 1990. A tender collection of jazz standards, blending Simon's emotive vocals with lush arrangements and poignant melodies. 'My Romance' was well-received by critics and showcased Simon's enduring talent, leading to a resurgence of interest in classic American songbook interpretations. The album solidified her status as a significant figure in both pop and jazz music, contributing to a broader trend of artists revisiting traditional genres during this era. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does My Romance sound like?
A tender collection of jazz standards, blending Simon's emotive vocals with lush arrangements and poignant melodies. Rooted in pop music.
What makes My Romance by Carly Simon notable?
'My Romance' was well-received by critics and showcased Simon's enduring talent, leading to a resurgence of interest in classic American songbook interpretations. The album solidified her status as a significant figure in both pop and jazz music, contributing to a broader trend of artists revisiting traditional genres during this era. In 1990, Carly Simon released 'My Romance' as her first album of jazz standards, marking a stylistic shift from her pop roots. This project followed the commercial success of her previous albums in the 1970s and 1980s, showcasing her versatility as an artist while paying homage to timeless classics.
Who is My Romance for?
My Romance works well if you're into steady pacing for reflective moments, tender vocals for intimate settings and poignant melodies for emotional depth.
How many songs are on My Romance?
My Romance has 12 tracks, running approximately 37 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 My Romance Standout 2:33
- 2 By Myself / I See Your Face Before Me 3:12
- 3 When Your Lover Has Gone 4:06
- 4 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning Standout 3:16
- 5 My Funny Valentine Standout 3:21
- 6 Something Wonderful 2:14
- 7 Little Girl Blue 3:41
- 8 He Was Too Good to Me 2:39
- 9 What Has She Got 2:42
- 10 Bewitched 4:01
- 11 Danny Boy 3:24
- 12 Time After Time 2:06
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