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Carly Simon
The Best of Carly Simon
Elektra Records
109-2 (252 025)
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The Best of Carly Simon is a landmark collection of works documenting the first stage of the phenomenal career of this gifted singer/songwriter. Featured are songs from Carly Simon's first five albums, nearly every one of which received a Grammy nomination.
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1. That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be** 4:15
(Carly Simon and Jacob Brackman)
Produced by Eddie Kramer
Piano: Carly Simon, Paul Griffin
Bass: Tony Levin
Drums: Jimmy Johnson
Strings arranged by Ed Freeman
Copyright (C) 1978 by Carly Simon and Jacob Brackman. Published by Quackenbush Music, Ltd./Kensho Music, ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

2. The Right Thing To Do 2:57
(Carly Simon)
Produced by Richard Perry
Piano: Carly Simon
Bass: Jimmy Ryan
Drums: Andy Newmark
Congas: Ray Cooper
Background Vocals: Carly Simon, Liza Strike, Vicki Brown
Strings and Horns arranged and conducted by Kirby Johnson
Copyright (C) 1972 by Quackenbush Music, Ltd. ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

3. Mockingbird 4:11
(Inez and Charlie Foxx)
Additional Lyrics by James Taylor
Produced by Richard Perry
Vocals: Carly Simon and James Taylor
Piano and Organ: Dr. John
Electric Lead Guitar: Robbie Robertson
Drums: Jim Keltner
Bass: Klaus Voorman
Baritone Sax: Bobby Keys
Electric Rhythm Guitar: Jimmy Ryan
Percussion: Ralph McDonald
Tenor Sax Solo: Michael Brecker
Copyright (C) 1963, 1974 by Unart Music Corporation, BMI. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

4. Legend In Your Own Time* 3:45
(Carly Simon)
Produced by Paul Samwell-Smith
Acoustic Guitars: Carly Simon, Jim Ryan
Electric and Bass Guitars: Jim Ryan
Acoustic Bass: John Ryan
Piano: Carly Simon, Paul Glanz
Percussion: Andy Newmark
Copyright (C) 1971 by Quackenbush Music, Ltd. ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

5. Haven't Got Time For The Pain 3:50
(Carly Simon and Jacob Brackman)
Produced by Richard Perry
Piano: Carly Simon
Acoustic Lead Guitar: James Taylor
Acoustic Rhythm Guitar: Jimmy Ryan
Bass: Klaus Voorman
Drums: Jim Keltner
Percussion: Ralph McDonald
Background Vocals: Carl Hall, Tasha Thomas and Lani Grove
Strings and Woodwinds arranged and conducted by Paul Buckmaster
Copyright (C) 1974 by C'Est Music and Maya Productions, Ltd. ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

6. You're So Vain 4:17
(Carly Simon)
Produced by Richard Perry
Piano: Carly Simon
Bass: Klaus Voorman
Drums: Jim Keltner
Guitars: Jimmy Ryan
Percussion: Richard Perry
Strings arranged by Carly Simon, orchestrated by Paul Buckmaster
Copyright (C) 1972 by Quackenbush Music, Ltd. ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

7. (We Have) No Secrets 3:57
(Carly Simon)
Produced by Richard Perry
Acoustic Guitars: Carly Simon, Paul Keough
Bass: Klaus Voorman
Drums: Jim Gordon
Electric Piano: Kirby Johnson
Lead Guitar: Jimmy Ryan
Strings arranged by Kirby Johnson
Copyright (C) 1972 by Quackenbush Music, Ltd. ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

8. Night Owl 3:47
(James Taylor)
Produced by Richard Perry
Vocal: Carly Simon
Piano: Nicky Hopkins
(courtesy of Columbia Records)
Bass: Klaus Voorman
Drums: Jim Keltner
Electric Guitars: Jimmy Ryan
Congas: Ray Cooper
Tenor Sax: Bobby Keys
Background Vocals: Bonnie Bramlett, Doris Troy, Paul and Linda
Strings arranged by Carly Simon, orchestrated by Paul Buckmaster
Copyright (C) 1967 by Blackwood Music, Inc/Country Road Music, BMI. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

9. Anticipation* 3:19
(Carly Simon)
Produced by Richard Perry
Acoustic Guitars: Carly Simon, Jim Ryan
Electric Guitar and Bass: Jim Ryan
Acoustic Bass: John Ryan
Piano: Carly Simon, Paul Glanz
Percussion: Andy Newmark
Copyright (C) 1971 by Quackenbush Music, Ltd. ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.

10. Attitude Dancing 4:00
(Carly Simon/Jacob Brackman)
Produced by Richard Perry
Piano: Carly Simon
Drums: Jim Gordon
Bass: Willie Weeks
Guitar: Andrew Gold
Conga: Eddie Bongo
Background Vocals: Carly Simon, Carole King, Abigale Haness, Kenny Moore
Strings and Horns arranged by Paul Riser
Copyright (C) 1975 by C'Est Music and Jacob Brackman. Published by C'Est Music  and Maya Productions, Ltd. ASCAP. Used by permission. All rights reserved.
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Produced by Richard Perry
* Produced by Paul Samwell-Smith
** Produced by Eddie Kramer

CDD Pre-Mastering by WCI Record Group

Management by Arlyne Rothberg, Inc.

Original Album Package Credits:
Art Direction: Glen Christensen
Photo: Albert Mackenzie Watson