My Romance |  | Artist: Carly Simon
Label: Arista
Category: Music
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Rating:  25 reviews
Media: LP Record
UPC: 078221858212
EAN: 0078221858212
ASIN: B00008EOUS
Release Date: February 20, 1990
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Condition: Brand new and factory sealed. Ships in a LP mailer.
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| Tracks:
| • | My Romance - Carly Simon, Hart, Lorenz | | • | By Myself/I See Your Face Before Me - Carly Simon, Dietz, Howard | | • | When Your Lover Has Gone - Carly Simon, Swan, Einar A. | | • | In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning - Carly Simon, Hilliard, Bob | | • | My Funny Valentine - Carly Simon, Hart, Lorenz | | • | Something Wonderful - Carly Simon, Hammerstein, Oscar | | • | Little Girl Blue - Carly Simon, Hart, Lorenz | | • | He Was Too Good to Me - Carly Simon, Hart, Lorenz | | • | What Has She Got - Carly Simon, Brackman, Jacob | | • | Bewitched, Bothered and Bewildered - Carly Simon, Hart, Lorenz | | • | Danny Boy - Carly Simon, Weatherly, Frederic | | • | Time After Time - Carly Simon, Cahn, Sammy |
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| Customer Reviews:
 Great Recording of Old Standards October 19, 2008
Lynn L. Severance (Lynnwood, WA)
For those looking for a romantic recording of the old standards, this is a fabulous CD with the lush tones of Carly Simon. I rate it A+
Sweet Romance February 22, 2008
LawDog (Texas)
From cassette to cd, and cd to i-pod, this gem has been a favorite of mine for nearly 18 years.
With Richard Simon as her father, Ms. Simon not only grew up with this music in her home, but around some of the artists who created it. She understands, and has a connection which is evident in her performance.
"Romance" is the rare album where every song is perfect. It lures you in with the lovely title track, and then hooks you with the hauntingly beautiful "By Myself/I See Your Face Before Me." Incredibly, it just gets better from there.
The arrangements and orchestration on the record are heavenly, ranging from elegantly sparse to decadently lush. Apparent is how "My Romance" was produced with the personality of the songs considered individually, rather than collectively. There are many torch/standards albums available where every song is flawlessly produced and performed, and entirely indistinct from the next.
Above all, the vocals make "My Romance" what it is. Ms. Simon has a uniquely wonderful voice. Somehow, she can sound strong yet vulnerable, lonely but desirable, even hurt and optimistic, all at once. With subtlety rather than vocal histrionics, Ms. Simon packs an emotional punch that will knock you out.
As Van Gogh painted so much more than stars in "Starry Night," Ms. Simon draws you deeper into the story of a song, making you feel you know just a bit more than everyone else, but not quite enough. Maybe if you listen again...
If you are curious about "Romance," ignore the silly comments and complaints of a few reviewers, and take a moment to discover for yourself. Try "When Your Lover Has Gone" for the understated arrangement or "Little Girl Blue" for the achingly sweet vocal performance.
I have numerous covers of most of the songs on "My Romance," but Ms. Simon sings with such honesty and emotion that her performances, without exception, are my favorite.
ALL of our Romance.......... June 26, 2007
Robert C. Hufford (Hopewell, VA USA)
After a ten year wait, Carly once again ventured into "the great American songbook". Once again, the results are all we could desire....
Carly takes these old standards, and makes them sound fresh, new, and all her own...the title cut, "Danny Boy", and "Time After Time" are especially delightful, but the whole record is a joy.
My wife accuses me of having a vicarious crush on Carly...let her. A denial would be pointless...Carly, we all love you...keep the great music coming for a long, long time
Carly Sounds Beautiful November 8, 2005
DC (Hollywood)
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I love her voice on these songs, Carly has such a unique voice,
and I think it's beautiful,
 Less Romantic than Painful October 19, 2005
Christopher Bergman (Florida, United States)
1 out of 16 found this review helpful
My now-wife bought this album when we were dating. She lit some candles, poured wine, and started the CD. Miss Simon was so far off-key that we laughed so hard we couldn't make out.
It's not that Miss Simon is that bad a vocalist--this just isn't her music, any more than it is Rod Stewart's or Linda Ronstadt's or any of the other aging pop-rock singers who turn to standards when their careers flag. It's as if they don't realize that these songs call for *better* pipes, not tired rock voices.
If you want to hear these songs the way they were meant to be sung, there are plenty of better singers. If you want to hear Carly Simon doing what she does best, put on "No Secrets."
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