Album Info
| Artist: | Carly Simon |
| Album: | Boys In The Trees |
| Gatefold: | Yes |
| Released: | US, 1978 |
Tracklist:
| A1 | You Belong To Me | 3:52 |
| Backing Vocals - James Taylor | ||
| Bass - Gordon Edwards | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Electric Guitar - Cornell Dupree, Eric Gale | ||
| Electric Piano - Richard Tee | ||
| Soloist [Alto Saxophone] - Dave Sanborn | ||
| Written-By - Michael McDonald | ||
| Written-By, Backing Vocals - Carly Simon | ||
| A2 | Boys In The Trees | 3:13 |
| Acoustic Guitar - Jeff Mironov | ||
| Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals - James Taylor | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Marimba - David Carey | ||
| Recorder [Tenor], Recorder [Soprano] - George Marge, Harvey Estrin | ||
| Written-By, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals - Carly Simon | ||
| A3 | Back Down To Earth | 3:08 |
| Acoustic Guitar - James Taylor | ||
| Bass - Will Lee | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Electric Guitar - Jeff Mironov | ||
| Electric Guitar [Lead] - John Hall | ||
| Written-By, Acoustic Guitar - Carly Simon | ||
| A4 | Devoted To You | 2:29 |
| Acoustic Guitar - James Taylor | ||
| Bass - Will Lee | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Soloist [Electric Guitar] - Hugh McCracken | ||
| Written-By - Boudleaux Bryant | ||
| A5 | De Bat (Fly In Me Face) | 2:28 |
| Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals - James Taylor | ||
| Backing Vocals - John Hall, Ken Williams, Luther Vandross, Roderick George | ||
| Congas, Bass Drum - Crusher Bennett | ||
| Percussion - Rubens Bassini | ||
| Written-By - Carly Simon | ||
| A6 | Haunting | 2:28 |
| Backing Vocals - Alyia Orme, Joanna Simon, Lucy Simon, Marc Embree, Steven Dickson | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Harp - Gloria Agostini, Margaret Ross | ||
| Oboe - Phil Bodner | ||
| Piano - Ken Bischel | ||
| Written-By - Carly Simon | ||
| B1 | Tranquillo (Melt My Heart) | 4:02 |
| Backing Vocals - Cissy Houston | ||
| Bass - Tony Levin | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Arp String Ensemble] - Don Grolnick | ||
| Guitar - Onnie McIntyre | ||
| Guitar, Backing Vocals - Hamish Stuart | ||
| Written-By - Arif Mardin | ||
| Written-By, Backing Vocals - Carly Simon, James Taylor | ||
| B2 | You're The One | 3:38 |
| Backing Vocals - Alex Ligertwood, Carly Simon | ||
| Backing Vocals, Vocals [Obligato] - Hamish Stuart | ||
| Bass - Gordon Edwards, Tony Levin | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Guitar - Cornell Dupree | ||
| Piano - Richard Tee | ||
| Written-By - Carly Simon | ||
| B3 | In A Small Moment | 3:08 |
| Bass - Tony Levin | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Electric Guitar - Stu Scharf | ||
| Electric Piano, Synthesizer [Arp] - Ken Bischel | ||
| Flute - Joe Farrell | ||
| Percussion - Crusher Bennett | ||
| Written-By - Carly Simon | ||
| B4 | One Man Woman | 3:39 |
| Bass - Gordon Edwards | ||
| Drums - Steve Gadd | ||
| Guitar - Cornell Dupree | ||
| Piano - Richard Tee | ||
| Soloist [Tenor Saxophone] - Michael Brecker | ||
| Written-By - James Taylor | ||
| B5 | For Old Times Sake | 3:41 |
| Acoustic Guitar, Autoharp - Stu Scharf | ||
| Bass - Tony Levin | ||
| Glass Harmonica - Arif Mardin | ||
| Written-By - Jacob Brackman | ||
| Written-By, Acoustic Guitar, Backing Vocals - Carly Simon |
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Description
Carly Simon's "Boys In The Trees," released in 1978, is a captivating and introspective album that showcases Simon's soulful vocals and poetic songwriting. Drawing from her personal experiences and emotions, the album weaves a tapestry of heartfelt and evocative songs.
The album's opening track, "You Belong To Me," immediately draws listeners in with its warm and soothing melody. Simon's expressive voice creates a sense of intimacy, inviting the audience into her world of emotions and reflections.
"Boys In The Trees" and "Devoted To You" are standout tracks that highlight Simon's ability to convey vulnerability and raw emotion through her music. The former reflects on the complexities of relationships, while the latter, a duet with James Taylor, evokes a sense of harmony and connection.
In "Haven't Got Time for the Pain" and "You're the One," Simon explores themes of self-discovery and love. Her introspective lyrics and soul-stirring performances make these tracks particularly compelling.
Beyond the lyrics, the album's arrangements and musical collaborations add depth and richness to the songs. "Libby" features a beautiful string arrangement that complements Simon's vocals, while "One Man Woman" showcases her chemistry with Stevie Wonder in a soulful duet.
Throughout "Boys In The Trees," Carly Simon's musicality and artistry shine through, making this album a gem in her discography. It is a work of honesty and vulnerability, leaving a lasting impression on listeners.