These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story

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These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story
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Compilation album by
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2023 (2023-09-15)
Recorded1970–1972
Genre Pop rock
Length76:40
Label Rhino, Elektra
Carly Simon chronology
Live at Grand Central
(2023)
These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story
(2023)

These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released on September 15, 2023. [1]

Contents

The collection features a mix of hits and deep cuts selected from Simon's first three albums: Carly Simon , Anticipation (both 1971), and No Secrets (1972), as well as an outtake of Simon covering John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery" and a previously unreleased demo for "Alone". All tracks where chosen and sequenced by Jac Holzman. [2] In the accompanying booklet, music historian Ted Olson details Simon and Holzman's short but successful partnership. It's illustrated with photos from that period, and the commentary by Olson includes insights from new interviews conducted with Simon and Holzman exclusively for this release. [2]

"Angel from Montgomery" was released as a single on July 12, 2023. [3]

Reception

Salon called the album "the feel-good compilation of 2023", and further described it as "exceedingly well-curated." [4] Glide magazine stated: "Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Carly Simon's music, These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jan Holzman Story is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through song." [5]

Track listing

All songs have been remastered for this collection. Credits adapted from the album's liner notes. [6]

No.TitleWriter(s)Original albumLength
1."Anticipation" Carly Simon Anticipation (1971)3:22
2."It Was So Easy" No Secrets (1972)3:09
3."Alone (Audition Tape 1970)"SimonPreviously unreleased3:08
4."The Best Thing"Simon Carly Simon (1971)4:24
5."Dan, My Fling"
Carly Simon (1971)5:26
6."I've Got to Have You" Kris Kristofferson Anticipation (1971)4:48
7."The Love's Still Growing" Buzzy Linhart Carly Simon (1971)4:09
8."Summer's Coming Around Again"
  • Simon
  • Jim Ryan
  • Paul Glanz
Anticipation (1971)4:09
9."Our First Day Together"SimonAnticipation (1971)3:29
10."Embrace Me, You Child"SimonNo Secrets (1972)4:09
11."Legend in Your Own Time"SimonAnticipation (1971)3:44
12."That's the Way I've Always Heard It Should Be"
  • Simon
  • Brackman
Carly Simon (1971)4:17
13."The Carter Family"
  • Simon
  • Brackman
No Secrets (1972)3:31
14."Angel from Montgomery (Outtake)" John Prine Previously unreleased4:08
15."Julie Through the Glass"SimonAnticipation (1971)3:24
16."His Friends Are More Than Fond of Robin"SimonNo Secrets (1972)3:02
17."Reunions"
Carly Simon (1971)3:06
18."The Right Thing to Do"SimonNo Secrets (1972)3:00
19."We Have No Secrets"SimonNo Secrets (1972)3:58
20."You're So Vain"SimonNo Secrets (1972)4:17
Total length:76:40

Personnel

Charts

Chart performance for These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story
Chart (2023)Peak
position
Hungarian Physical Albums (MAHASZ) [7] 34

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