Original Album Series
Carly Simon · 2011
186 min · 51 tracks · pop music
Carly Simon's blend of introspective lyrics and melodic pop sophistication creates an evocative soundscape of personal storytelling.
Why listen to this
- Best for
- steady pacing for reflective moments evocative storytelling through melodies for long drives
- Context
- The 'Original Album Series' was released in 2011, marking Carly Simon's return with a compilation encompassing her early work. By this time, Simon had already established herself as a prominent voice in pop, known for hits like 'You're So Vain' from her previous albums. This release serves as a retrospective, celebrating her influential career that began in the early 1970s.
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- pop music
Original Album Series is an album by Carly Simon, released in 2011. Carly Simon's blend of introspective lyrics and melodic pop sophistication creates an evocative soundscape of personal storytelling. This compilation showcases Simon's enduring appeal and highlights her critical contributions to the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s. The album includes several iconic tracks that have been featured in various media and continue to resonate with audiences, solidifying her status in pop music history. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Original Album Series sound like?
Carly Simon's blend of introspective lyrics and melodic pop sophistication creates an evocative soundscape of personal storytelling. Rooted in pop music.
What makes Original Album Series by Carly Simon notable?
This compilation showcases Simon's enduring appeal and highlights her critical contributions to the singer-songwriter movement of the 1970s. The album includes several iconic tracks that have been featured in various media and continue to resonate with audiences, solidifying her status in pop music history. The 'Original Album Series' was released in 2011, marking Carly Simon's return with a compilation encompassing her early work. By this time, Simon had already established herself as a prominent voice in pop, known for hits like 'You're So Vain' from her previous albums. This release serves as a retrospective, celebrating her influential career that began in the early 1970s.
Who is Original Album Series for?
Original Album Series works well if you're into steady pacing for reflective moments, evocative storytelling through melodies and for long drives.
How many songs are on Original Album Series?
Original Album Series has 51 tracks, running approximately 186 minutes.
Tracklist
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Disc 1
- 1 That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be 4:18
- 2 Alone 3:36
- 3 One More Time 3:32
- 4 The Best Thing 4:23
- 5 Just a Sinner 3:13
- 6 Dan, My Fling 5:27
- 7 Another Door 3:20
- 8 Reunions 3:08
- 9 Rolling Down the Hills 3:39
- 10 The Love’s Still Growing 4:07
Disc 2
- 1 Anticipation Standout 3:21
- 2 Legend in Your Own Time 3:44
- 3 Our First Day Together 3:29
- 4 The Girl You Think You See 3:07
- 5 Summer’s Coming Around Again 4:12
- 6 Share the End 3:59
- 7 The Garden 4:10
- 8 Three Days 3:17
- 9 Julie Through the Glass 3:24
- 10 I’ve Got to Have You 4:44
Disc 3
- 1 The Right Thing to Do 2:58
- 2 The Carter Family 3:30
- 3 You’re So Vain 4:18
- 4 His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin 3:01
- 5 We Have No Secrets 3:56
- 6 Embrace Me, You Child 4:08
- 7 Waited So Long 4:28
- 8 It Was So Easy 3:08
- 9 Night Owl 3:50
- 10 When You Close Your Eyes 3:13
Disc 4
- 1 Safe and Sound 3:39
- 2 Mind on My Man 2:59
- 3 Think I’m Gonna Have a Baby 3:54
- 4 Older Sister 3:09
- 5 Just Not True 5:18
- 6 Hotcakes 1:07
- 7 Misfit 3:09
- 8 Forever My Love 3:26
- 9 Mockingbird 4:14
- 10 Grownup 3:44
- 11 Haven’t Got Time for the Pain 3:56
Disc 5
- 1 After the Storm 2:49
- 2 Love Out in the Street 3:42
- 3 Look Me in the Eyes 3:36
- 4 More and More 4:04
- 5 Slave 3:56
- 6 Attitude Dancing 3:53
- 7 Sons of Summer 3:08
- 8 Waterfall 3:33
- 9 Are You Ticklish 2:28
- 10 Playing Possum 3:56
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