This Kind of Love

Background

This Kind of Love was released via the Starbucks-owned label Hear Music, and was to be sold in Starbucks outlets as well as by general music retailers. To Simon's disappointment, Starbucks announced that it had ceased day-to-day operations of Hear Music five days before the release date of This Kind of Love. Starbucks reneged on its agreement to stock the album in stores and reduced her advance after Simon had spent $100,000 on recording sessions in Martha's Vineyard. In 2009, Simon sued Starbucks for "concealment of material facts", "tortious interference" with Simon's contract, and "unlawful, unfair and fraudulent business practices".

Production

Simon cited Brazilian music as an influence for the thirteen-song album. She worked on the album for two years.

Critical reception

This Kind of Love debuted at number 15 on the U.S. Billboard 200 chart, selling about 23,000 copies in its first week. By late 2009, the album had sold 124,000 copies.

Track listing

1. "This Kind of Love" (Carly Simon, Jimmy Webb, Peter Calo) – 4:56
2. "Hold Out Your Heart" (C. Simon, P. Calo) – 3:27
3. "People Say a Lot" (C. Simon) – 6:28
4. "Island" (Ben Taylor) – 4:24
5. "How Can You Ever Forget" (C. Simon, David Saw) – 2:41
6. "Hola Soleil" (C. Simon, B. Taylor, Jacob Brackman, J. Webb, P. Calo, D. Saw) – 4:55
7. "In My Dreams" (C. Simon, J. Webb, P. Calo) – 4:21
8. "When We're Together" (Sally Taylor) – 4:18
9. "So Many People to Love" (C. Simon, Wade Robson, Carole Bayer Sager) – 3:51
10. "They Just Want You to be There" (C. Simon) – 4:19
11. "The Last Samba" (J. Webb) – 3:16
12. "Sangre Dolce" (C. Simon) – 4:26
13. "Too Soon to Say Goodbye" (C. Simon) – 3:42

Charts

Album - Billboard (North America)