These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story | ||||
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Released | September 15, 2023 | |||
Recorded | 1970–1972 | |||
Genre | Pop rock | |||
Length | 76:40 | |||
Label | Rhino, Elektra | |||
Carly Simon chronology | ||||
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These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released on September 15, 2023. [1]
The collection features a mix of hits and deep cuts selected from Simon's first three albums: Carly Simon, Anticipation (both 1971), and No Secrets (1972), as well as an outtake of Simon covering John Prine's " Angel from Montgomery" and a previously unreleased demo for "Alone". All tracks where chosen and sequenced by Jac Holzman. [2] In the accompanying booklet, music historian Ted Olson details Simon and Holzman's short but successful partnership. It's illustrated with photos from that period, and the commentary by Olson includes insights from new interviews conducted with Simon and Holzman exclusively for this release. [2]
"Angel from Montgomery" was released as a single on July 12, 2023. [3]
Salon called the album "the feel-good compilation of 2023", and further described it as "exceedingly well-curated." [4] Glide magazine stated: "Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Carly Simon's music, These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jan Holzman Story is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through song." [5]
All songs have been remastered for this collection. Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. [6]
No. | Title | Writer(s) | Original album | Length |
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1. | " Anticipation" | Carly Simon | Anticipation (1971) | 3:22 |
2. | "It Was So Easy" |
| No Secrets (1972) | 3:09 |
3. | "Alone (Audition Tape 1970)" | Simon | Previously unreleased | 3:08 |
4. | "The Best Thing" | Simon | Carly Simon (1971) | 4:24 |
5. | "Dan, My Fling" |
| Carly Simon (1971) | 5:26 |
6. | "I've Got to Have You" | Kris Kristofferson | Anticipation (1971) | 4:48 |
7. | "The Love's Still Growing" | Buzzy Linhart | Carly Simon (1971) | 4:09 |
8. | "Summer's Coming Around Again" |
| Anticipation (1971) | 4:09 |
9. | "Our First Day Together" | Simon | Anticipation (1971) | 3:29 |
10. | "Embrace Me, You Child" | Simon | No Secrets (1972) | 4:09 |
11. | " Legend in Your Own Time" | Simon | Anticipation (1971) | 3:44 |
12. | " That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be" |
| Carly Simon (1971) | 4:17 |
13. | "The Carter Family" |
| No Secrets (1972) | 3:31 |
14. | " Angel from Montgomery (Outtake)" | John Prine | Previously unreleased | 4:08 |
15. | "Julie Through the Glass" | Simon | Anticipation (1971) | 3:24 |
16. | "His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin" | Simon | No Secrets (1972) | 3:02 |
17. | "Reunions" |
| Carly Simon (1971) | 3:06 |
18. | " The Right Thing to Do" | Simon | No Secrets (1972) | 3:00 |
19. | " We Have No Secrets" | Simon | No Secrets (1972) | 3:58 |
20. | " You're So Vain" | Simon | No Secrets (1972) | 4:17 |
Total length: | 76:40 |
Chart (2023) | Peak position |
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Hungarian Physical Albums ( MAHASZ) [7] | 34 |
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