Into White

Released in 2007, Into White represents a late-career peak for Carly Simon, marking her 21st studio album and her fifth foray into the Great American Songbook and folk standards. Produced by Jimmy Parr at his studio near Simon's Tisbury farm, the record is defined by its 'Martha's Vineyard' sound: organic, unhurried, and deeply connected to the landscape. Unlike her earlier standards albums like Torch or Film Noir, which often utilized lush orchestral arrangements, Into White opts for a sparse, chamber-folk aesthetic. The tracklist is a curated journey through Simon's own musical DNA, featuring covers of Cat Stevens, Judy Garland, and The Everly Brothers alongside traditional folk tunes. The centerpiece of the album is the collaboration with her children, Sally and Ben Taylor, on James Taylor's 'You Can Close Your Eyes.' Critics praised the album for its spectral beauty and its ability to rejuvenate Simon's chart profile, with AllMusic noting it as one of her best works since 2000's The Bedroom Tapes.