Anticipation

Carly Simon

About Anticipation

"Anticipation" is a song written and performed by Carly Simon, and the lead single from her 1971 album of the same name. The song peaked at No. 13 on the Billboard pop singles chart and at No. 3 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. The song also ranked No. 72 on Billboard's Year-End Hot 100 singles of 1972, and garnered Simon a Grammy Award nomination for Best Pop Female Vocalist. Simon wrote the song on the guitar in 15 minutes, as she awaited Cat Stevens to pick her up for a date. "Anticipation" is one of Simon's biggest hits. It has been included on several compilations of her work, including The Best of Carly Simon (1975), Clouds in My Coffee (1995), The Very Best of Carly Simon: Nobody Does It Better (1999), Anthology (2002), and Reflections: Carly Simon's Greatest Hits (2004). A live version from her 1988 album Greatest Hits Live was included on Sony BMG/Legacy's 2014 compilation release Playlist: The Very Best of Carly Simon. The song was used in commercials for Heinz Ketchup through the late 1970s into the 1980s. Saturday Night Live used the song in a similar fashion for its mock commercial for "Swill Mineral Water." 


Year:
1975
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We can never know about the days to come
But we think about them anyway
And I wonder if I'm really with you now
Or just chasin' after some finer day

Anticipation, anticipation
Is makin' me late
Is keepin' me waitin'

And I tell you how easy it feels to be with you
And how right your arms feel around me
But I, I rehearsed those words just late last night
When I was thinkin' about how right tonight might be

Anticipation, anticipation
Is makin' me late
Is keepin' me waitin'

And tomorrow we might not be together
I'm no prophet and I don't know nature's ways
So I'll try and see into your eyes right now
And stay right here 'cause these are the good old days

(These are the good old days)
And stay right here 'cause these are the good old days
(These are the good old days)
(These are the good old days)
(These are the good old days)
(These are the good old days)

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Carly Simon

Carly Elisabeth Simon (born June 25, 1945) is an American singer-songwriter, musician, and children's author. She rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of hit records; her 13 Top 40 hits include "You're So Vain", "Nobody Does It Better", and "Coming Around Again". Her 1988 song "Let the River Run" was the first to win a Grammy Award, an Academy Award, and a Golden Globe Award for a song written and performed by a single artist. She was inducted into the Songwriters Hall of Fame in 1994. more »

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Written by: Carly Simon

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12 facts about this song

Lyrics & Meaning
The song "Anticipation" by Carly Simon was released in 1971 and discusses the emotions of waiting and the unknown that comes with it.
Chart Performance
This song achieved great success, reaching the 3rd position on Billboard's Adult Contemporary chart and number 13 on the Pop Singles chart in 1972.
Songwriter
Carly Simon wrote the song herself, reflecting her own feelings of anticipation and longing related to a date with fellow music artist, Cat Stevens.
Popular Usage
"Anticipation" gained even wider recognition from 1975 to 1979 when it was used in multiple television commercials for Heinz Ketchup. The theme of the ad campaign was the slow pouring of the thick, high quality ketchup.
Album Release
The song is the title track on her second studio album, also named "Anticipation".
Music Video
A music video of the song was filmed in 1971, which was a notable achievement as music videos were not a standard industry practice yet.
Song Duration
The original track length is approximately 3 minutes and 22 seconds.
Grammy Award
Carly Simon was nominated for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance at the Grammy Awards in 1972 for "Anticipation".
Cover Versions
Numerous artists, including Mandy Moore and Fred Hersch, have covered the song.
Live Performances
Simon often includes "Anticipation" in her setlist during live performances, and it remains one of her most popular and enduring hits.
Impact on Career
"Anticipation" solidified Carly Simon's position as a key singer-songwriter of the 1970s.
Association with Personal Life
The song, and its associated album, reflects Simon's relationships during this period of her life, showcasing an open and intimate portrayal of her personal feelings.

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