Original Album Series
Carly Simon · 2011
186 min · 51 tracks · pop music
Intimate storytelling blends with lush melodies, showcasing a blend of folk, pop, and confessional lyricism.
Top tracks — play these first
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That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be Start here — establishes the sonic palette early
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You're So Vain — As one of Simon's signature songs, it features astute lyrical commentary on vanity and relationships, combined with an unforgettable melody that has become iconic.
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Anticipation — The song captures the essence of longing and expectation in relationships, encapsulated through its soft piano and layered vocals, making it a staple in pop history.
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Mockingbird — This track showcases Simon’s emotional depth as she expresses vulnerability and familial love, highlighted by its gentle arrangement and heartfelt delivery.
Is this for you?
Good fit if you like
- steady pacing for reflective moments
- evocative storytelling through melodies
- for long drives
- introspective listening in solitude
- gradual resolution of emotions
Maybe skip if you
- need for high-energy tracks
- prefer short, standalone songs
Where this album fits
- In the catalog
- Deep Cut — A retrospective compilation showcasing early work, not a primary entry point.
- Themes
- 1970s confessional pop· intimate storytelling· familial love· vanity and relationships
- Career context
- Released in 2011, Original Album Series compiles Carly Simon's first five studio albums from the early 1970s, marking a retrospective phase in her career. By this time, Simon had already achieved significant commercial success with hits like You're So Vain and was celebrated for her unique blend of pop and folk influences.
- Stylistic neighbors
- James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell
Tracklist
Disc 1
- 1 That’s the Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be Start here 4:18
- 2 Alone 3:36
- 3 One More Time 3:32
- 4 The Best Thing 4:23
- 5 Just a Sinner 3:13
- 6 Dan, My Fling 5:27
- 7 Another Door 3:20
- 8 Reunions 3:08
- 9 Rolling Down the Hills 3:39
- 10 The Love’s Still Growing 4:07
Disc 2
- 1 Anticipation 3:21
- 2 Legend in Your Own Time 3:44
- 3 Our First Day Together 3:29
- 4 The Girl You Think You See 3:07
- 5 Summer’s Coming Around Again 4:12
- 6 Share the End 3:59
- 7 The Garden 4:10
- 8 Three Days 3:17
- 9 Julie Through the Glass 3:24
- 10 I’ve Got to Have You 4:44
Disc 3
- 1 The Right Thing to Do 2:58
- 2 The Carter Family 3:30
- 3 You’re So Vain 4:18
- 4 His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin 3:01
- 5 We Have No Secrets 3:56
- 6 Embrace Me, You Child 4:08
- 7 Waited So Long 4:28
- 8 It Was So Easy 3:08
- 9 Night Owl 3:50
- 10 When You Close Your Eyes 3:13
Disc 4
- 1 Safe and Sound 3:39
- 2 Mind on My Man 2:59
- 3 Think I’m Gonna Have a Baby 3:54
- 4 Older Sister 3:09
- 5 Just Not True 5:18
- 6 Hotcakes 1:07
- 7 Misfit 3:09
- 8 Forever My Love 3:26
- 9 Mockingbird 4:14
- 10 Grownup 3:44
- 11 Haven’t Got Time for the Pain 3:56
Disc 5
- 1 After the Storm 2:49
- 2 Love Out in the Street 3:42
- 3 Look Me in the Eyes 3:36
- 4 More and More 4:04
- 5 Slave 3:56
- 6 Attitude Dancing 3:53
- 7 Sons of Summer 3:08
- 8 Waterfall 3:33
- 9 Are You Ticklish 2:28
- 10 Playing Possum 3:56
If this landed
Records by other artists that run on the same instinct.
Blue
Joni Mitchell
Shares intimate storytelling and confessional lyrics with a similar folk-pop sensibility.
Sweet Baby James
James Taylor
Features lush melodies and personal narratives, echoing the emotional depth found in Simon's work.
Tapestry
Carole King
Combines heartfelt lyrics and rich melodies, aligning with the confessional themes of familial love.
Reference: Wikipedia · MusicBrainz · Wikidata
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