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
Compilation album by
Carly Simon
ReleasedSeptember 15, 2023 (2023-09-15)
Recorded1970–1972
GenrePop rock
Length76:40
LabelRhino, 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]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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 SimonAnticipation (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"SimonCarly Simon (1971)4:24
5."Dan, My Fling"
Carly Simon (1971)5:26
6."I've Got to Have You"Kris KristoffersonAnticipation (1971)4:48
7."The Love's Still Growing"Buzzy LinhartCarly 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 PrinePreviously 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[edit]

  • Yas Abassi – product manager
  • Allison Boron – project assistant
  • Bruce Botnick – mastering
  • Jacob Brackman – composer
  • Ed Caraeff – back cover photo, cover photo
  • Larry Ciancia – project assistant
  • Sheryl Farber – editorial supervisor
  • Freddy Gardner – composer
  • Paul Glanz – composer
  • Chase Goldman – project assistant
  • Bernie Grundman – mastering
  • Rachel Gutek – art direction, design
  • Amelia Halverson – photo editing
  • Jac Holzman – compilation producer
  • Eddie Kramer – composer
  • Kris Kristofferson – composer
  • Buzzy Linhart – composer
  • Billy Mernit – composer
  • Patrick Milligan – project supervisor
  • Ted Olson – compilation producer
  • John Prine – composer
  • Jim Ryan – composer
  • Susanne Savage – A&R
  • Carly Simon – composer, primary artist
  • Peter Simon – booklet
  • Matthew Taoatao – packaging manager
  • Alicia Yaffe – product manager

Charts[edit]

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

References[edit]

  1. ^ "These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon & Jac Holzman Story". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 25, 2023. Retrieved August 25, 2023.
  2. ^ a b "Carly Simon Details 'These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story' Compilation". Rhino. Archived from the original on July 18, 2023. Retrieved July 18, 2023.
  3. ^ "Angel From Montgomery". AllMusic. Archived from the original on August 28, 2023. Retrieved August 28, 2023.
  4. ^ Womack, Kenneth (September 15, 2023). "New Carly Simon compilation "These Are the Good Old Days" tells a wistful music industry story". Salon. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  5. ^ Willis, Joey (September 12, 2023). "'These Are The Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story' Gets Rhino Reissue (ALBUM REVIEW)". Glide. Archived from the original on September 21, 2023. Retrieved September 21, 2023.
  6. ^ These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story (booklet). Carly Simon. Rhino. 2023.{{cite AV media notes}}: CS1 maint: others in cite AV media (notes) (link)
  7. ^ "Album Top 40 slágerlista (fizikai hanghordozók) – 2023. 38. hét". MAHASZ. Retrieved September 27, 2023.

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