So Glad I'm Here - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Cooper, Clarence
Breton Lullaby - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Delia - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Will You Go Laddie Go - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Chicken Road - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Greene, Joe
Once I Had a True Love - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Wind Spiritual - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Wheeler, Billy Edd
Winkin', Blinkin' and Nod - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Field, Eugene
À la Claire Fontaine - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Rise Up - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Simon, Carly
Lorca Lullaby - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Garcia, Lorca F.
Waley, Waley (The Water Is Wide) - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Sano Duso - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Cuddlebug - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Arkin, Alan
If You Go Down to the Water - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Delbanco, Nick
Dink's Blues - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Turn, Turn, Turn - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
Hold Back the Branches - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), DeVega, Lope
Écoute Dans le Vent - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Dylan, Bob
Motherless Child - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly),
No One to Talk My Troubles To - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Weissman, Dick
My Fisherman, My Laddie O! - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Robinson, Earl
Feuilles-Oh (Leaves) - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Bernz, Harold
If I Had a Ribbon Bow - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Prince, Hughie
Pale Horse and Rider - The Simon Sisters (Lucy and Carly), Simon, Carly
Available for the first time in decades, this beautifully remastered collection boasts no less than 25 tracks of folk standards, originals, adaptations and lullabies - all from a duo that would soon turn the entertainment ... more »world upside down. Featuring a brand new, original "remembrance" essay from Carly Simon herself, this Hip-O Select release is essential for fans of folk and of those fabulous Simons.« less
Available for the first time in decades, this beautifully remastered collection boasts no less than 25 tracks of folk standards, originals, adaptations and lullabies - all from a duo that would soon turn the entertainment world upside down. Featuring a brand new, original "remembrance" essay from Carly Simon herself, this Hip-O Select release is essential for fans of folk and of those fabulous Simons.
CD Reviews
Simply amazing
DVD buff | Austin, TX USA | 01/12/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This CD collects the first two Simon Sisters albums onto one disc. These are the recordings made by Carly and Lucy Simon for the Kapp label in 1963 and 1964, released as two albums called THE SIMON SISTERS and CUDDLEBUG.
Both albums are presented in stereo (my old, scratchy LPs of these albums are both mono, so it's quite nice to hear the songs in stereo for the first time). Sound is remarkably excellent -- no tape hiss, wonderful clarity and stereo separation. The tapes from the CUDDLEBUG sessions seem to suffer from a bit of oxide-shedding, but I only noticed this when listening through headphones and it's relatively minor. Whoever did the remastering of these albums did an excellent job!
As for the material, this is pure early '60s folk music. The choice of material ranges from traditional folk songs to original songs written by the likes of Bob Dylan and Carly Simon herself. To my ear, these albums sound much like the earliest albums of Judy Collins. Most songs are accompanied by guitar and upright bass, with some percussion thrown in on some songs.
My only complaint with this CD is that it doesn't collect the "complete" recorded work of the Simon Sisters. They recorded a third album called THE LOBSTER QUADRILLE AND OTHER SONGS FOR CHILDREN for Columbia Records a few years later, and this album remains unavailable in its entirety on CD.
But, aside from the CD not being "complete," I am thrilled to have this CD of the Simon Sisters. How any recordings of Carly Simon have been out-of-print for so many decades is a complete mystery to me. But buy it quickly -- Hip-O Select is only making 5000 of them, so they will be gone soon..."
Simon Sisters - What A Treat
Marianne Tramelli | New York, New York | 02/21/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"Carly and her sister's renditions of the songs on this album touch your heart and prove from early on they both were extremely talented.I listen to this album almost every night - can not get enough! I have also love Carly Simon since first hearing "You're So Vain" - I am glad they finally released this early music. Carly - don't ever stop making music!"
Beautiful........
S. Carmean | Los Angeles, CA United States | 01/25/2007
(5 out of 5 stars)
"This is just amazing... so lovely... I am loving this collection of Carly and Lucy Simon. A desert island cd for me!"
"One Of These Mornings In The Drizzling Rain...You'll Call M
Mark Barry at Reckless Records, Lon | UK | 11/29/2008
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This December 2006 Hip-O Select CD is a US-only limited edition of 4000, which reissues the first part of Lucy and Carly Simon's musical career in the early Sixties. It comes in a tri-gatefold digipak sleeve with a 12-page booklet, which features photos of the album sleeves, detailed reissue credits and snaps of Lucy and Carly on stage with their acoustic guitars and matching cardigans! There's even affectionate and revealing liner notes penned by Carly Simon herself.
Here's the breakdown (66:36 minutes):
Tracks 1 to 13 are the album "The Simon Sisters" released in early 1964 on Kapp Records 1359 in the USA
Tracks 14 to 25 are the album "Cuddlebug" released late 1964 on Kapp Records 3397 in the USA
The 1st generation stereo tapes have been remastered by one of Universal's top engineer's ERICK LABSON who has over 800 mastering, remastering and audio restoration credits to his name - and he really has outdone himself - because the SOUND QUALITY ON THIS IS BEAUTIFUL - a really exceptionally transfer - clean and warm - it will thrill fans to the very core.
Musically the Sisters sound like Joan Baez meets a female Simon & Garfunkel circa "Wednesday Morning, 3 a.m." - freedom songs, lullabies, historical ditties, traditional airs - mixed up with an occasional original "Rise Up" and "Pale Horse & Rider". Their choices of cover versions were clever too - incredibly strong melodies given pretty and even beautiful renditions - "Will You Go Laddie Go" (the Wild Mountain Thyme song made famous by the McPeake family of Scotland) and "Waley, Waley" (The Water Is Wide song) particularly stick out.
It's not all peaches and cream of course. There are also times on these albums when the cute Sixties thing borderlines on twee and unlistenable - "Cuddlebug" for instance and the French language version of Dylan's "Blowin' In The Wind" are difficult to stomach. This is not the songwriting living life Carly Simon of the 1970s Elektra years, but someone working out their musical place in the world. Still, outside of the twee moments, there's great stuff on this CD to savour - "Hold Back The Branches" features lovely harmonies from Lucy - while "Dink's Blues" has a blistering lead from Carly that's incredibly accomplished (the title of this reviews is lyrics from the song) - and the production quality on both tracks is fantastic.
Hip-O Select releases are not cheap for sure, but I've over 20 now and if you're into an artist, they're the best. These two albums have been off catalogue for the guts of 40 years now - and Hip-O Select have done their reissue proud.
This is a must-own for fans of the great lady - and besides, even standing beside a lamppost in a natty cardigan as she does on Page 1 of the booklet, Carly Simon still manages to look like sex on legs...effortlessly...
Recommended."
Back to simpler times....
Nb Kok | Cape Town, South Africa | 06/06/2007
(4 out of 5 stars)
"This is definitely something different from what one normally expects from Carly Simon. Upon listening to it, it does also have that soothing effect that her latest album "Into White" aims for. This compilation of 2 albums of the Simon Sisters takes one back to simpler times, when life and most everything around one was simple, to a kind of music that one just doesn't hear anymore. Adding to the fact that it is a limited edition, it is a must have for any Carly Simon fan. Several of the songs grow on you after a while, and for those not familiar with folk music, a good way to be introduced to the genré back to its olden days. The essay in the booklet written by Carly is most joyful to read! Tracks like Rise Up, Dink's Blues, Winkin'Blinkin'&Nod and Once I had a True Love are great for those quiet evenings when one just wants to be alone and have a peaceful evening, as Carly and Lucy both emphasize their liking for lullabies. This is a rare jewel for anyone with an appreciation for wholesome good music from a time gone by."
Track Listings (25) - Disc #1