My Romance
Carly Simon · 1990
37 min · 12 tracks · pop music
A lush collection of jazz standards, blending Simon's intimate vocals with understated arrangements that evoke classic romance.
Top tracks — play these first
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My Romance Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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My Funny Valentine — Simon’s rendition infuses this classic with a poignant vulnerability, highlighting her ability to convey deep emotion through subtle phrasing.
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In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning — The track showcases Simon's rich vocal tone and delicate delivery, perfectly capturing the song’s themes of loneliness and longing.
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Time After Time — This closing track exemplifies Simon’s mastery in blending heartfelt lyrics with a smooth melody, leaving listeners with a lasting impression of intimacy.
Elevation
Our rating, out of 100 — and why.
AI-generated from five scored dimensions. An opinion, not a measurement.
The album blends jazz standards with intimate vocals, showcasing strong arrangements and emotional depth.
What we noticed
- The album features a consistent arrangement style, with lush string sections accompanying Simon's vocals on nearly every track.
- Each song is performed at a slow to mid-tempo pace, creating a relaxed and intimate atmosphere throughout the record.
- Simon often employs subtle vocal embellishments, adding emotional nuance to her interpretations of the standards.
- Composition 25% of the score
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7/10
- Craft 20% of the score
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8/10
- Durability 25% of the score
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6/10
- Distinctiveness 18% of the score
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7/10
- Sequencing 12% of the score
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8/10
the writing — melody, harmony, structure, lyrics
production, performance, arrangement
whether it rewards returning to it
whether it sounds like itself
running order, pacing, length
Significant within its genre. Reported but not counted — how far a record travelled describes its reception rather than the record, and a newer release has had less time to travel than an older one.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- tender vocals for intimate settings
- poignant melodies for emotional depth
- for late-night solitude
Maybe skip if you
- seeking high-energy engagement
- prefer standalone upbeat tracks
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — Solid entry in her catalog focusing on jazz standards, not widely recognized as a key album.
- Career context
- By 1990, Carly Simon was well-established in the music industry, having released several successful albums since her debut in 1971. 'My Romance' marked a return to her roots in jazz and standards, following a period of pop and rock exploration. This album came after her 1987 release 'Coming Around Again', showcasing a shift towards more introspective and traditional material.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
- 1 My Romance Start here 2:33
- 2 By Myself / I See Your Face Before Me 3:12
- 3 When Your Lover Has Gone 4:06
- 4 In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning 3:16
- 5 My Funny Valentine 3:21
- 6 Something Wonderful 2:14
- 7 Little Girl Blue 3:41
- 8 He Was Too Good to Me 2:39
- 9 What Has She Got 2:42
- 10 Bewitched 4:01
- 11 Danny Boy 3:24
- 12 Time After Time 2:06
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Lady in Satin
Billie Holiday
Similar lush orchestral arrangements and emotional depth in jazz standards.
Come Away with Me
Norah Jones
Intimate vocals paired with a blend of jazz, pop, and nostalgic themes.
Ella Fitzgerald Sings the Irving Berlin Songbook
Ella Fitzgerald
Shares jazz standards with rich vocal interpretation and romantic themes.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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