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Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits

Carly Simon · 2004

79 min · 20 tracks · pop music

A compelling collection of intimate storytelling and lush melodies that showcase Simon's distinctive voice and lyrical depth.

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Top tracks — play these first

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    You're So Vain Start here — This track is perhaps Simon's most recognized song, featuring biting lyrics that critique a self-absorbed lover while delivering an unforgettable hook.
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    Anticipation — With its haunting melody and evocative lyrics, this song captures the essence of longing and expectation, reflecting Simon's ability to convey complex emotions.
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    Nobody Does It Better — Originally written for a James Bond film, this track showcases Simon's powerful delivery paired with sophisticated orchestration, making it a standout in her repertoire.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • nostalgic reflective moments
  • introspective storytelling focus
  • long immersive listening sessions
  • emotional lyrical exploration

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Starting Point — A comprehensive collection that introduces new listeners to Simon's signature style.
Themes
1970s pop icon· self-reflection in love· Hollywood glamour
Career context
By the time 'Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits' was released in 2004, Simon had already established herself as a pop icon since her debut in the early 1970s. This album serves as a retrospective of her career, compiling signature songs from her extensive catalog and highlighting her commercial successes, particularly during the 1970s and 1980s.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell
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Tracklist

  • 1 That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be 4:18
  • 2 Legend in Your Own Time 3:46
  • 3 Anticipation 3:22
  • 4 The Right Thing to Do 3:00
  • 5 You're So Vain Start here 4:20
  • 6 Mockingbird 3:50
  • 7 Haven't Got Time for the Pain 3:55
  • 8 Nobody Does It Better 3:44
  • 9 You Belong to Me 3:14
  • 10 Jesse 4:19
  • 11 Coming Around Again 3:42
  • 12 Give Me All Night 4:04
  • 13 The Stuff That Dreams Are Made Of 4:27
  • 14 All I Want Is You 3:59
  • 15 Let the River Run 3:43
  • 16 Better Not Tell Her 4:48
  • 17 Love of My Life 3:34
  • 18 Like a River 4:48
  • 19 Touched by the Sun 5:28
  • 20 Amity 3:02

What to play next

Moonlight Serenade
Listen next

Moonlight Serenade

2005

Continues the intimate storytelling with lush arrangements, enhancing the mood from the greatest hits.
Letters Never Sent
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Letters Never Sent

1994

Offers a deep dive into Simon's lyrical themes, setting the stage for her greatest hits.
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