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Carly Simon Releases First Album in 18 Years

8/13/2026

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Summary

Story summary

Carly Simon releases her first album in 18 years, “Comes in Waves,” on August 14, recorded at her Martha’s Vineyard home with son Ben Taylor producing and daughter Sally Taylor providing vocals and cover art.
She disclosed having Parkinson’s disease and surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma on her face.
The album includes a posthumous John Forté contribution and the lead single “Howl,” co-written with David Spencer, which debuted in June.

History

Historical Context

After a string of poorly received solo releases, Paul McCartney recorded Band on the Run with Wings in Lagos, releasing the album in December 1973; its triple-platinum success restored his post-Beatles credibility. Decades later, Carly Simon returned in 2024 with Comes in Waves, produced by son Ben Taylor and featuring daughter Sally, showing how veteran artists use family collaboration to re-engage audiences.

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Story summary

Carly Simon releases her first album in 18 years, “Comes in Waves,” on August 14, recorded at her Martha’s Vineyard home with son Ben Taylor producing and daughter Sally Taylor providing vocals and cover art.
She disclosed having Parkinson’s disease and surgery to remove basal cell carcinoma on her face.
The album includes a posthumous John Forté contribution and the lead single “Howl,” co-written with David Spencer, which debuted in June.

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