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Songs from the Trees (A Musical Memoir Collection)

Carly Simon · 2015

112 min · 31 tracks · pop music

A reflective tapestry of folk-infused pop, weaving personal narratives with lush melodies and Simon's signature emotive delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • reflective personal storytelling
  • long, immersive listening sessions
  • emotional and nostalgic vibes
  • gentle, soothing background music
  • introspective late-night moods

Where this album fits

Career context
By the release of 'Songs from the Trees' in 2015, Carly Simon was revisiting her storied career after decades of influential music-making. This compilation came nearly a decade after her last studio album, showcasing her enduring relevance and introspective songwriting as she reflected on her life and work.
Stylistic neighbors
James Taylor· Carole King· Joni Mitchell

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

Disc 1

  • 1 Boys in the Trees 3:14
  • 2 Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod 2:18
  • 3 Orpheus 3:52
  • 4 Older Sister 3:09
  • 5 It Was So Easy 3:09
  • 6 Embrace Me, You Child 4:10
  • 7 Hello Big Man 5:29
  • 8 Two Hot Girls (On a Hot Summer Night) 4:52
  • 9 It Happens Everyday 2:45
  • 10 His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin 3:03
  • 11 I'm All It Takes to Make You Happy 3:36
  • 12 That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be 4:18
  • 13 I've Got to Have You 4:45
  • 14 Anticipation 3:21
  • 15 Legend in Your Own Time 3:44
  • 16 Three Days 3:17

Disc 2

  • 1 Julie Through the Glass 3:22
  • 2 We Have No Secrets 3:58
  • 3 You're So Vain 4:19
  • 4 Mind on My Man 3:00
  • 5 Mockingbird 4:13
  • 6 After the Storm 2:49
  • 7 Haunting 2:29
  • 8 In Times When My Head 3:30
  • 9 You Belong to Me 3:52
  • 10 We're So Close 5:10
  • 11 From the Heart 2:51
  • 12 Come Upstairs 4:18
  • 13 The Right Thing to Do 3:00
  • 14 Showdown 3:26
  • 15 I Can't Thank You Enough 3:23

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