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Blooming at 79 years old does not diminish Simon’s artistry in the least, rather it proof of the evergreen nature of her music. This week, consequentially, she attained not only her first entry on the Hot 100, but also her first entry on the Top 10 of the Digital Song Sales chart. The milestone of debuting at No. 6 with her Alanis Morissette-featured track “Coming Around Again” brands a new chapter for both artists, and is a testimony of Simon’s wide-spread influence.
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The track became a Simon hallmark when released in 1986 for the movie Heartburn. While the song is a cherished classic, the duet with Morisette reignited public interest. Both artists exchange and blend the verses and the trademark chorus of the song, delivering a stellar rendition that bridges Simon’s original folk-pop and Morisette’s alternative rock.
Fans widely appreciated Simon’s Instagram post where she praised the new version of the song and the replay of old memories the song brought them. The post praised that her warm tone and melodies elegantly describe love and in her own words, which the new version displayed. These two differing and adored singers clearly connected with the audience.
Devoted fans of the two artists expressed their excitement in the comments: “I love this song so much, it’s been my favorite since day one. Hits the heart every single time and will always be on repeat.” Such declaration was made by a handful of fans expressing how they have the song on constant playlist rotation. This particular love sparked over the song within the public praising the collaboration.
In the comment area, another fan expressed suggesting the collaboration for Carly Simon and Alanis Morissette, stating, “Could there be a Carly Simon & Alanis Morissette tour coming around? I know I can dream. Good Job ladies. Please do more songs together.” This joint tour suspicion sparked numerous other commenters, stating that seeing these two powerful performers in one stage is a dream for so many.
A tremendous amount of emotion from Simon’s music surfaced in the comment below: “Two of my favorite ladies to grace this planet. I thank you both for the gifts, the songs you’ve made to ease me through this life I’ve led which would have stopped long ago if it weren’t for you two.” This supports the profound writer in the comment, telling us that music is a means of survival for the listener while enduring unimaginable struggles.
Other admirers even urged that the two artists work together, with one imaginative suggestion: “ and now we need a mash up of You’re So Vain and You Oughta Know. Or better yet, the two of them duetting Take Me As I Am!” This not only demonstrates the acceptability of this collaboration but also imagines what’s yet to come.
Her recent public blackouts and health scares have only made this result more impressive. The ability to reach new heights in a music career decades after her iconic release truly speaks to the level of artistry Simon possesses. Simultaneously, Morisette is able to evolve artistically and stay relevant while retaining her 90s core. This, too, should not go uncelebrated.
The impact of this accomplishment far eclipses chart placement, as it reminds us of the power of music to transcend generations and the resurgence of artistry through collaboration. A song conceived in the magic of the 80s, when mercifully reinvented, can resurface in the 20s with new commercial vigor. It is a beautiful manifestation of legacy and ingenuity in artistry.
This achievement marks a milestone Carly Simon has barely equaled in her five decades-long musical career. It brings new light to iconic singles like You’re So Vain, Anticipation, and Nobody Does it Better and exposes new audiences to her music, thanks to Morisette’s fanbase. This collaboration is a great example of how an artist from one era can collaborate with musicians from another and create beautiful art.
Judging from the ongoing comment celebration, it seems unlikely that these musical partners that perfectly matched and caught many by surprise are finished making music as a team. Simon’s and Morisette’s fans celebrating the collaboration together is refreshing in a world of younger, newer faces dominating the music industry. Simon, at this age, is a beacon for artists of any generation, proving that supreme songwriting never goes out of style.
Simon’s fans and Morissette’s supporters have joined forces to celebrate this collaboration, as they ‘pour’ comments and keep the excitement coming. This ongoing celebration also indicates that the collaboration might continue, as it seems improbable that these musicians are done making music together. Simon is a beacon for artists of her age and beyond, proving that great music and ultimately, great songwriting, never goes out of style.
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As “Coming Around Again” her duet with Morisette, back in the spotlight, a fan perfectly summed it up by saying “Carly Simon approves. As do we all. Beautiful remake,” the new incarnation ‘coming around again’ is a beautiful and true measure of the grace real artistry has no expiry and that the best way to move forward might sometimes be looking back.
This story originally appeared on Celebrityinsider
