These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story

These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jac Holzman Story is a compilation album by American singer-songwriter Carly Simon, released on September 15, 2023.

The collection features a mix of hits and deep cuts selected from Simon's first three albums: Carly Simon, Anticipation (both 1971), and No Secrets (1972), as well as an outtake of Simon covering John Prine's "Angel from Montgomery" and a previously unreleased demo for "Alone". All tracks where chosen and sequenced by Jac Holzman. In the accompanying booklet, music historian Ted Olson details Simon and Holzman's short but successful partnership. It's illustrated with photos from that period, and the commentary by Olson includes insights from new interviews conducted with Simon and Holzman exclusively for this release.

"Angel from Montgomery" was released as a single on July 12, 2023.

Reception
Salon called the album "the feel-good compilation of 2023", and further described it as "exceedingly well-curated." Glide magazine stated: "Whether you’re a longtime fan or just discovering Carly Simon's music, These Are the Good Old Days: The Carly Simon and Jan Holzman Story is a must-listen for anyone who appreciates the art of storytelling through song."

Track listing
All songs have been remastered for this collection. Credits adapted from the album's liner notes.

Personnel

 * Yas Abassi – product manager
 * Allison Boron – project assistant
 * Bruce Botnick	– mastering
 * Jacob Brackman – composer
 * Ed Caraeff – back cover photo, cover photo
 * Larry Ciancia	– project assistant
 * Sheryl Farber	– editorial supervisor
 * Freddy Gardner – composer
 * Paul Glanz – composer
 * Chase Goldman	– project assistant
 * Bernie Grundman – mastering
 * Rachel Gutek – art direction, design
 * Amelia Halverson – photo editing
 * Jac Holzman – compilation producer
 * Eddie Kramer – composer
 * Kris Kristofferson – composer
 * Buzzy Linhart – composer
 * Billy Mernit – composer
 * Patrick Milligan – project supervisor
 * Ted Olson – compilation producer
 * John Prine – composer
 * Jim Ryan – composer
 * Susanne Savage – A&R
 * Carly Simon – composer, primary artist
 * Peter Simon – booklet
 * Matthew Taoatao – packaging manager
 * Alicia Yaffe – product manager