Anthology
Carly Simon · 2002
155 min · 40 tracks · pop music
A reflective collection intertwining soft rock melodies with intimate storytelling and Simon's signature confessional style.
Top tracks — play these first
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You're So Vain Start here — This track stands as Simon's most commercially successful single, blending biting lyrics about narcissism with an unforgettable melody. Its cultural resonance persists, often referenced in discussions about self-obsession.
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Anticipation — With its lush instrumentation and evocative lyrics, this song captures the essence of yearning and emotional vulnerability, making it a defining piece of Simon's catalog.
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Let the River Run — As the theme for the film Working Girl, this track earned Simon an Academy Award for Best Original Song, highlighting her ability to blend personal expression with cinematic storytelling.
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Mockingbird — This poignant ballad showcases Simon's heartfelt storytelling, reflecting familial bonds and emotional depth that resonate deeply with listeners.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- wave-like pacing with emotional depth
- reflective listening during quiet moments
- introspective exploration of love themes
- dynamic journey with emotional peaks
- nostalgic reflections on past relationships
Maybe skip if you
- seek fast-paced, energetic tracks
- prefer standalone singles over albums
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A reflective compilation showcasing her career without being a primary entry point.
- Themes
- self-obsession critique· familial bonds reflection
- Career context
- Released in 2002, Anthology marks Carly Simon's first major retrospective, showcasing her extensive career that began in the early 1970s. This compilation follows her successful album, The Bedroom Tapes (2000), and serves as a comprehensive overview of her evolution as an artist, featuring hits and deeper cuts alike.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be 4:17
- 2 One More Time 3:35
- 3 Anticipation 3:22
- 4 Legend in Your Own Time 3:45
- 5 Julie Through the Glass 3:25
- 6 You're So Vain Start here 4:19
- 7 We Have No Secrets 3:58
- 8 The Right Thing to Do 2:59
- 9 Mockingbird 4:12
- 10 Haven't Got Time for the Pain 3:55
- 11 Older Sister 3:08
- 12 Waterfall 3:32
- 13 Attitude Dancing 3:56
- 14 In Times When My Head 3:30
- 15 Nobody Does It Better 3:44
- 16 You Belong to Me 3:53
- 17 Devoted to You 2:31
- 18 Boys in the Trees 3:15
- 19 Vengeance 4:13
- 20 Come Upstairs 4:20
- 21 Jesse 4:18
Disc 2
- 1 Not a Day Goes By 2:43
- 2 Why 4:05
- 3 It Happens Everyday 2:47
- 4 Orpheus 3:53
- 5 Come Back Home 4:24
- 6 Coming Around Again 3:42
- 7 Give Me All Night 4:04
- 8 The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of 4:57
- 9 All I Want Is You 3:59
- 10 Let the River Run 3:42
- 11 My Romance 2:35
- 12 Better Not Tell Her 5:13
- 13 Love of My Life 3:34
- 14 Like a River 4:47
- 15 Two Little Sisters (Theme From ''Marvin's Room'') 3:24
- 16 Film Noir 3:38
- 17 Scar 5:34
- 18 Actress 4:51
- 19 Touched by the Sun (live, 1995: Grand Central) 5:38
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Both share deeply personal storytelling with soft melodies and introspective themes of love and self-reflection.
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Features intimate, confessional songwriting with gentle acoustic arrangements echoing a similar emotional landscape.
Tapestry
Carole King
Combines soft rock sensibilities with reflective lyrics on relationships and personal growth, akin to Simon's style.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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