Carly Simon - Half A Chance

[@johnnyjensen6067]

One of the greats from the '70's!!!

[@johnprovince5304]

In 1976 I was desperately poor and struggling. $3.50 was an extravagance but I always somehow scrapped it up for Carly's latest album.

[@stephenbarry5196]

Stephen. Another Carly song I Love.

[@dmhark7636]

This whole album is brilliant and one of her best. It has since become a fan favorite. I think it was "too good" to be a commercial hit at the time.

[@funkycandycool]

Finally someone posted this great, old song. Thanks for the upload.

[@jeremymorley9665]

Brilliant tune from 1976 by Carly Simon. It was released on Elektra as a single in the UK, but never charted. I guess for that reason it never features on any of Carly's collections/hits albums. Should have been at least a top 20 hit.

[@marcjoe7]

i originally thought this was the single from the lp as Carly sang this on SNL and i loved how it just flowed and thought this will b a top ten hit!! once again, i was wrong and never understood what the record company was thinking of not to release this great song as the single. so many missed chances.

[@drachirzim]

It was released as a single. Made#39 AC chart. Just wasn't promoted properly

[@SteveChapman1204]

@@drachirzim Carly has admitted that the whole album was not mixed to her liking. This song, her vocals should have been on top for a single.

[@markquiming2664]

Me, too. Loved her singing this on SNL back then. If people gave it ‘Half a Chance’ 🙃- one of Carly’s danceable tunes.

[@RaeZoladawn777]

incredible ...song x

[@ricardomonteiro2943]

The hit single that never was.

[@dmhark7636]

Ricardo Monteiro, absolutely.

[@saleconomos473]

Must agree. Wonder why ? The LP also was a disappointment in sales. Playing Possum also suffered the same fate. Go figure. Some of her best 70's music was on those two LP's. IMHO.

[@rickdepaula]

Perfect

[@ronaldmcmillan8264]

Truth.

[@helios1912]

"...there's always bitter with the sweet..." thanks for the string of replies we have going on this vintage gold

[@alanroberson9749]

Very good job dudes and well done!! Congratulations 999.31% yo. Boffo work by 71.9 bonus points. Another Carly song I Love.

[@itzjoeymac]

Doesn't get better.

[@colejx78]

I was just dozing in my chair in like a Twilight half sleep state, this song came to mind and I just looked it up in here it is!

[@kammeres61]

Bought this on vinyl shortly after it was released in 1976. Great album, star studded cast of supporting musicians. This KZbin listing, however, is missing three songs from the B side of the record. Check out Wikipedia entry for the album. Shame, as one of the missing songs is what I consider the best on the album, a very smooth cut titled "Riverboat Gambler".

[@halshearer7012]

And, it was the Doobie Brothers in the background doing the instrumentation!

[@moes663]

Actually just Mike McD

[@kattalady8114]

It's inscribed into my heart, this album. Georgia in Autumn of 1977. I miss you stepdad.

[@eduardoaresti1823]

Tema no tan difundido de Carly pero de mucha calidad!!

[@itzjoeymac]

You gotta.