My Romance

Released in 1990, 'My Romance' serves as Carly Simon's second dedicated foray into the Great American Songbook, following 1981's 'Torch'. While her earlier work defined the 1970s confessional pop era, this album showcases her maturity as a vocal interpreter. Produced by Frank Filipetti and Simon herself, the record is notable for its 'unplugged' feel before that term became a marketing staple. The tracklist is a curated selection of standards, many of which deal with the complexities of long-term affection and the quietude of solitude. A significant highlight is 'In the Wee Small Hours of the Morning', which gained renewed cultural life through its inclusion in the 'Sleepless in Seattle' soundtrack. Critically, the album was viewed as a sophisticated, if safe, stylistic exercise that successfully leveraged Simon's signature alto range within a jazz context, proving her versatility beyond the pop charts.