Rock Bands & Pop Stars
Carly Simon Pictures
Artist:
Carly Simon
Origin:
United States, New York City - New YorkUnited States
Born date:
June 25, 1945
Carly Simon Album: «Moonlight Serenade [Bonus Tracks]»
Carly Simon Album: «Moonlight Serenade [Bonus Tracks]»
    Album information
  • Title:Moonlight Serenade [Bonus Tracks]
  • Release date:
  • Type:Unknown
  • Genre:Soft Pop, Soft Rock
  • Label:Sony BMG/Columbia
  • Explicit lyrics:Yes
  • UPC:5099752054220
Review
Moonlight Serenade, Carly Simon's fourth collection of standards in 25 years, digs a little deeper than her previous outings. Perhaps it's the plethora of standards outings by popular artists -- Rod Stewart's done three in a row -- perhaps it's because of her pedigree and background; perhaps it's simply because she thinks she can pull it off; and indeed she can. She delivers these 12 songs with panache, savvy, and just a touch of sass. Produced by Richard Perry, these tracks are not so much elegant as enigmatic. Simon appreciates the swing inherent in delivering a standard, even if it's a ballad. Her smoky voice lends itself well to "I've Got You Under My Skin" and "My One and Only Love," and her sense of theatrics is drop-dead gorgeous on "I Only Have Eyes for You," which is a bit of a radical reworking that actually works. The slippery delivery on these songs -- her read of "All the Things You Are," for example, may be considered vulgar by some, but it's utterly lovely and brave -- is what lends them their unique, sexy character. This isn't for everyone, but it's a winner nonetheless. [This edition contains bonus tracks.] ~ Thom Jurek, All Music Guide