{"title":"Carly Simon","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCarly Simon is an American singer-songwriter born on June 25, 1945. With a career spanning decades, she has become a highly acclaimed artist in the music industry. Carly has been recognized for her talent with numerous awards including two Grammy Awards, an Oscar, and a Golden Globe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCarly's musical journey is enriched by her family background. She is the daughter of Richard L. Simon, co-founder of *Simon \u0026amp; Schuster*, and sister to renowned musician *Lucy Simon*. Her artistic genes run deep within her family.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn addition to her successful career as a solo artist, Carly has also had notable collaborations with other talented musicians such as *Carole King*, *Captain \u0026amp; Tennille*, and *Rita Coolidge*. Her unique sound resonates with fans who appreciate artists like *Art Garfunkel*, *Dan Fogelberg*, and many others from the era.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"these-are-the-good-old-days-the-carly-simon-and-jac-holzman-story","title":"These are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story","description":"\u003cp\u003eFor this celebration of their collaboration, Jac has curated a collection of tracks from Carly’s first three Elektra albums that he feels best represents their collaboration and the arc of their partnership. With memories from Jac and Carly edited by Ted Olson, this “scrapbook” collection explores the way that a young ingenue and successful label boss interacted to create sounds that defined the singer\/songwriter movement that coincided with the feminism of the early 1970s.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhen Carly Simon signed to Jac Holzman’s Elektra Records, it was the beginning of a relationship built on trust and mutual admiration. Carly shared:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eJac paired me with producer\/engineer: Eddie Kramer, and we began exploring my songs, one of which was, - “That’s The Way I Always Heard It Should Be,” a song I had written earlier that year with Jake Brackman that expressed the deep inner feelings of women. By the time we had finished, Jac thought connecting to women with noble lyrics and honest identity was unusual as a first single, but a worthy risk. So different! – but this highly successful gamble ignited a career which had ups and downs, but all of its ups were while working with Jac during the first three of my years at Elektra. There was never more care given to me. Never more respect, and I can surely say, that I would never have become a performer had it not been for that first call from Jac after listening to my first little demo cassette with one song that was self-penned.”\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rhino","offers":[{"title":"Black LPx2","offer_id":50393321963851,"sku":"2047181","price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true},{"title":"CD","offer_id":50393321832779,"sku":"2047180","price":14.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/Carly_Simon_Jac_Holzman_Story_f554241e_thumbnail_4096.jpg?v=1726415266"},{"product_id":"like-a-river-live-at-grand-central-new-york-ny-april-2-1995-v34iya","title":"Like a River (Live At Grand Central, New York, NY - April 2, 1995)","description":"\u003cp\u003eCarly Simon's legendary surprise concert at New York's Grand Central Terminal is now available on audio and Blu-ray for the first time. \u003cem\u003eLive at Grand Central\u003c\/em\u003e features the video that has been digitized and converted to HD, re-edited, and the audio has been re-mixed by multi-Grammy Award-winning producer and engineer, Frank Filipetti, and re-mastered.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn April 1995, commuters walking through Grand Central were pleasantly surprised to stumble upon \u003cstrong\u003eCarly Simon\u003c\/strong\u003e and her band performing a full, unannounced concert in the middle of the main terminal. 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The subject of mass speculation ever since its release, soon after which it occupied the top spot on multiple Billboard charts for weeks, the anthem kept a captive public guessing at the identity of its smug subject for decades. The question surrounding the protagonist’s identity remained perhaps the only mystery on the otherwise sexually open and autobiographically daring \u003cem\u003eNo Secrets\u003c\/em\u003e, Simon’s commercial breakthrough and ‘70s singer-songwriter staple. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from the original master tapes, pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing in California, strictly limited to 3,000 numbered copies, and housed in a Stoughton gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity’s 180g 45RPM 2LP set affords the platinum-certified 1972 effort the finest sonic treatment it’s received on vinyl. Helmed by Richard Perry and recorded at London’s Trident Studios — where Beatles, David Bowie, and Elton John captured landmark LPs — No Secrets touts exceptional production qualities highlighted by this restorative reissue.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAudiophiles and record collectors, take note: This is the first time No Secrets has been available on 45RPM. The wider grooves and dead-quiet surfaces pay instant dividends. Simple, elegant, and disarming, songs seemingly float amid wide, deep soundstages. Simon’s voice takes on a confident, assertive tenor that emerges with accurate imaging, balanced tonality, and palpable presence. String arrangements and backing vocals come through with similar realism. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eEnhanced by an all-star cast — Simon’s then-husband James Taylor, Paul and Linda McCartney, Mick Jagger, Lowell George, Klaus Voorman, Bobby Keys, Jim Keltner, Nicky Hopkins, and Bonnie Bramlett are among the renowned musicians who lend a hand — No Secrets advances Simon’s themes of personal introspectiveness, no-holds-barred reflectiveness, and feminist-inspired boldness. She makes every moment of No Secrets worth savoring. Simon invests her all in the songs, handling beautiful ballads, sassy folk-rock numbers, and bluesy fare with calm, composure, and candour. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mobile Fidelity","offers":[{"title":"2LP - Black","offer_id":55927066558795,"sku":"R3887-9524","price":94.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0867\/1120\/6219\/files\/30987c23-446e-054b-c37b-6fc15694924c.jpg?v=1763414194"},{"product_id":"anticipation-1","title":"Anticipation","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cmeta charset=\"UTF-8\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCarly Simon’s quietly intense sophomore album comes across like an assertive notice nailed to a telephone pole for all to see. Bold, personal, and autobiographical, \u003cem\u003eAnticipation\u003c\/em\u003e announces the arrival of an artist who won’t back down. While Simon stands her ground on her eponymous debut, she elevates her passion and persona to heightened levels throughout this gold-certified record, dealing in private matters related to love, relationships, and desire. At times, Simon is nothing short of primal. She reflects on the difficulties of retaining your own identity while also giving yourself to a partner. Simon’s connection to her folk roots would never be stronger. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSourced from the original master tapes, strictly limited to 3,000 numbered copies, pressed at Fidelity Record Pressing in California, and housed in a Stoughton gatefold jacket, Mobile Fidelity’s 180g 45RPM 2LP set of Anticipation lays bare the rich tapestries afforded by the spare blend of soft guitars, mellow orchestration, and dreamy melodies. Audiophiles and record collectors, take note: This is the first time Anticipation has been available on 45RPM. The wider grooves and dead-quiet surfaces prove extremely rewarding. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe rhythmic framework anchored by session pro Andy Newmark’s drumming sounds dynamic and balanced, with songs benefiting from a focused midrange and taut low-end. Simon’s attachment to and investment in each lyric is made evident by way of the intimate, hushed atmospherics and expansive responsiveness. And just as Simon’s vocals feel more transparent and direct, so, too, do the supporting choral arrangements. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eReleased before the singer-songwriter movement reached full bloom, \u003cem\u003eAnticipation\u003c\/em\u003e remains remarkable for the high-quality songwriting and Simon’s gutsy stance. The album cover — depicting the vocalist holding the gates at Queen Mary’s Garden in Regent’s Park and seemingly defying anyone to take her on — serves as a metaphor for the content within. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKnown for having relationships with high-profile partners, Simon was heavily involved with Cat Stevens leading up to the recording of \u003cem\u003eAnticipation\u003c\/em\u003e. She draws from her experiences to craft tunes that resonate because of their honesty, realism, and strength. Few of those moments are better known than the Top 20 title track, which Simon composed in just 15 minutes as she waited for Stevens to pick her up for a date. Imbued with the nervousness, tension, and excitement that accompany the moments when a romance could go either way, the Grammy-nominated song presages the feminist-minded vulnerability and burning longing that informs a majority of the record. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOn the soulful “Legend in Your Own Time,” also inspired by Stevens, Simon harnesses yearning as a conduit to feel-good paradise. Deemed by Rolling Stone an “absolute clincher, an awesome description of the psychic ravages of gone-nuts, know-nothing love,” her cover of Kris Kristofferson’s “I’ve Got to Have You” moans with no-holds-barred desire and breathtaking sensuality.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e For all the wanting Simon pursues on \u003cem\u003eAnticipation\u003c\/em\u003e, her way of staying in control — vocally and personally — make the record a courageous statement of contemporary femininity. 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