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The Best of Carly Simon | 
 enlarge | Artist: Carly Simon
Label: Elektra / Wea
Category: Music
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Rating:  38 reviews
Sales Rank: 4285
Media: Audio CD
Discs: 1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 5.6 x 5 x 0.5
MPN: 109
UPC: 075596051552
EAN: 0075596051521
ASIN: B000002GVZ
Release Date: October 25, 1990
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| Tracks:
| • | That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be | | • | The Right Thing To Do | | • | Mockingbird | | • | Legend In Your Own Time | | • | Haven't Got Time For The Pain | | • | You're So Vain | | • | (We Have) No Secrets | | • | Night owl | | • | Anticipation | | • | Attitude Dancing |
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Amazon.com
Almost any way you look at it, the Carly Simon of the '70s was pretty cool. Her acerbic wit and nasally expressive voice had people comparing her to Carole King, but there was also a weary androgyny to her that wouldn't be seen again until the arrival of Chrissy Hynde. Her songs rocked without quite being rock songs, and were folk-evocative without falling into the singer-songwriter bins. She scored multiple singles hits yet pulled off albums with the best of her contemporaries. This is an early collection, so it misses "Nobody Does It Better" and other later hits. Regardless, nearly all the songs here are worth having. Flavorful and nourishing--and a good package, besides. --Gavin McNett
Album Description
Import pressing features 'Why' as an additional bonus track over the US version. The first and still the best of the many Carly Simon compilations available, 1975's THE BEST OF CARLY SIMON is an all-meat, no-filler collection of most of the folk-pop singer/songwriter's best and biggest songs. Looking over the track listing, one is reminded of just how many classic songs Simon was responsible for in the early '70s. "That's the Way I've Always Heard it Should Be", "The Right Thing to Do", "Haven't Got Time For the Pain", "Anticipation", and of course "You're So Vain" still sound remarkably solid. This is particularly impressive considering the amount of radio time they've all gotten in the intervening decades. Simon's husky voice and smart, piano-based arrangements don't sound nearly as dated as those of many of her contemporaries, and while THE BEST OF CARLY SIMON may qualify as a guilty pleasure in some minds, it's a pleasure nonetheless. 11 tracks. Warner.
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| Customer Reviews:
 A great place to start for casual fans August 16, 2008
Jeremy Gloff (Tampa, Fl United States)
Watch Video Here: http://www.amazon.com/review/R2SHFQU2DKYQAO My name is Jeremy Gloff. I am a musician (check me out on Amazon!) and retro music enthusiast. If you enjoyed this review make sure to check out my Amazon user profile to check out my other reviews. I am always up for making new friends and discussing the music I love!!!
Carly has such a beautiful voice March 1, 2008
Johnny Boy (Hockessin, DE)
I'm a longtime fan of Carly Simon. I wanted a CD of hers, and I wanted a cheap one with excellent sound. So, 'The Best of Carly Simon' was an excellent solution. This is an excellent Carly set that documents her years on the Elektra label in the 1970s.
You get plenty of hits here. 'Mockingbird,' the duet with her then-husband James Taylor, 'You're So Vain,' 'Attitude Dancing,' and of course 'That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be.' If you want her
'70s chart hits, you'll find most of them here.
And, as I said earlier, Elektra did an excellent job remastering the songs.
If you're just starting your Carly collection, I recommend this set and her 1982 record 'Torch.' If you're a casual fan, than this is all you'll probably ever need.
An excellent set. Highly recommended. ENJOY!!!
good Ole Carly***** November 21, 2007
Andrea Whiting (north carolina)
The new release of the old vinyl is as good or better than the original. My adult son and I are playing it endlessly.
The Best of the Best........ July 5, 2007
Robert C. Hufford (Hopewell, VA USA)
This wonderful album came out a number of years ago as a compilation of "Greatest Hits" from Carly's first five recordings. It is every bit of that...prime Carly, at her VERY best. The two BIG HITS are here, of course [if you don't know what I'm talking about...Sad...Very Sad], along with some other great material. AND, an album cover that's gorgeous, without being controversial.
Of course, we know that this isn't the end of the story...the past 30 years have seen a lot of fabulous recordings by Carly [see "Reflections"], but here is where our love affair started. We were all younger then, and sometimes it's nice to think back...
Some of you are like me, and have ALL of Carly's recordings. I do, and still I listen to this, even as I also listen to the full albums from which these selections were taken. But, for the others, you may well want to start right here. You'll see what we, the initiated, have known for 35 years. And you'll be happy you did. Promise.
Carly gets you dancing in a new attitude!!! January 11, 2007
a music fan
27 out of 29 found this review helpful
Carly Simon remains one of the greatest singers of the 20th century and she continues her work even today. Her voice is strong, rich and full of energy; and the musical arrangements for her songs are brilliant. This album contains many of Carly's earliest runaway hits and these songs remain as fresh as ever. This CD proves it; and it brings back fond memories for those of us who danced through the `70s, too.
The album opens with "That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be." This song deals with female depression as a result of antiquated expectations for a woman to settle down, marry young and have children. Carly also plays piano on this track as does Paul Griffin. The melody highlights the woman's disappointment about the direction she feels she "should" take in life.
The CD switches gears rather quickly; the next song is the much happier "The Right Thing To Do." Here Carly's character is passionately in love with her man as she celebrates each moment they spend together. "Mockingbird" is another song with a strong beat and musical arrangement. James Taylor sings with Carly and this is a real treat! Some reviewers write that they did not expect "Mockingbird" to be such a success for Carly Simon; and I agree with those reviewers. However, Carly could do anything at this time in her career and the song boasts a great musical arrangement with Dr. John on piano and organ. The vocals are very strong. Excellent!
In my opinion, "Haven't Got Time For The Pain" remains one of the most triumphant songs ever recorded. Carly sings to celebrate a new, true love that is her redemption from a life of pain and suffering. This touching song is still one of Carly's very best.
Two gigantic hits on this album deserve special merit and attention: "You're So Vain" and "Anticipation." The first song, "You're So Vain," launches a sarcastic, scathing and belittling attack on a former lover of Carly's who hurt her at a time when she was in love and much less aware of how people can be cruel. Carly uses this song as both an outlet for her personal frustrations and as a ballad to describe the type of love relationship in which someone is fooled by the other's insincerity. Mick Jagger does background vocals on "You're So Vain" although the liner notes fail to give him credit for this. The second song, "Anticipation," suffered a little bit because part of the main chorus was used in, of all things, a ketchup commercial on television. Fortunately time has passed and "Anticipation" is once again a great song instead of an advertising jingle. "Anticipation" also boasts some very pensive, philosophical lyrics about what the future has in store for Carly's affair with a man. There is a particularly insightful comment at the very ending of "Anticipation." Carly sings that she will just enjoy the moment with her man without worrying what the future will bring "'cause these are the good old days." Carly was right. The 1970s ARE "the good old days" for us in the year 2007. Excellent insight, Carly!
The CD ends with the upbeat track entitled "Attitude Dancing." A song that encourages freedom of expression is the perfect way to end this album. Carole King herself helps out on background vocals!
After all is said and done, this CD of Carly Simon's earliest greatest hits contains nothing less than a five star collection of well written songs that are both strong and beautifully arranged. Each song can stand on its own as both a song and as a little story. The quality of the sound is excellent and the liner notes offer the lyrics and credits.
Carly Simon will always be a special gift to us. Her ability to combine words and music produces beautiful and touching songs. Carly performs her songs with so much sensitivity you will be stunned as you listen to this CD. I highly recommend this CD for people who want to become more familiar with Carly Simon's earlier work as well as fans of `70s rock and pop music.
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